Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India (HMSI) kicked off the new fiscal year with significant momentum, reporting a 17% year-on-year (YoY) growth for April 2026. The company moved a total of 5.63 lakh units, a substantial jump from the 4.80 lakh units recorded in the same month last year.
Sales Breakdown: Domestic vs. Exports
The growth was fueled by strong performance in both local and international markets:
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Domestic Sales: Rose to 4.84 lakh units, marking a 14.7% increase compared to April 2025 (4.22 lakh units).
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Exports: Witnessed a massive surge of 37.4%, with 79,600 units shipped abroad compared to 57,900 units last year.
Strategic Expansion and Future Outlook
Tsutsumu Otani, President & CEO of HMSI, attributed this success to resilient market demand and a disciplined execution of the company’s product strategy. To sustain this growth, Honda is doubling down on its Indian infrastructure:
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New Production Line: HMSI is investing approximately 15 billion rupees to add a third production line at its Tapukara plant in Rajasthan.
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Capacity Boost: Scheduled to go live in 2028, this line will focus on 125cc and 160cc scooters and light motorcycles, adding 670,000 units to the plant’s annual capacity.
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Economic Impact: The expansion involves acquiring 74,000 square meters of land and is expected to create 2,000 new jobs.
With over 7,000 touchpoints across India, Honda continues to solidify its footprint, aiming for a total production capacity of 2.01 million units at its second plant once the expansion is complete.
