Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India October 2026 Sales Rise 13% to 7.34 Lakh Units on Festive Demand
Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India (HMSI) reported total wholesale dispatches of 7,34,566 units in October 2026, registering a 13% increase compared to 6,50,596 units sold during the same month last year. The volume expansion was powered by broad-based momentum across domestic channels and sharp growth in overseas shipments during the peak festive period.
The Japanese automaker's domestic dispatches rose 11% year-on-year to 6,64,831 units in October 2026, compared to 5,98,952 units clocked in October 2025. The company's export shipments expanded at a considerably faster pace, jumping 35% to 69,735 units from 51,644 units in the year-ago period.
Key Sales Metrics for October 2026:
- Total Sales: 7,34,566 units, up 13% YoY from 6,50,596 units.
- Domestic Sales: 6,64,831 units, up 11% YoY from 5,98,952 units.
- Exports: 69,735 units, up 35% YoY from 51,644 units.
Sustained Demand Boosts April–October Totals
HMSI's October performance extended a strong run in the current fiscal year. During the first seven months of FY27 (April to October 2026), the two-wheeler manufacturer reported cumulative sales of 41,74,638 units, reflecting a 15% increase over 36,44,151 units sold in the corresponding period of FY26.
During this seven-month stretch, domestic sales climbed 13% to reach 37,08,903 units. Outbound shipments for the period stood at 4,65,735 units, marking a 28% increase compared with 3,63,161 units shipped between April and October 2025.
Festive Momentum and Distribution Reach
Automakers in India typically rely on October to record their highest dispatches of the year, as Navratri, Dussehra, and Dhanteras/Diwali purchases drive retail footfalls into showrooms. HMSI stated that underlying demand remained steady across its commuter and executive segments, supported by its extensive nationwide retail and service footprint spanning over 7,000 touchpoints.
The company manufactures its two-wheelers across four production facilities located in Manesar (Haryana), Tapukara (Rajasthan), Narsapura (Karnataka), and Vithalapur (Gujarat). Although the manufacturer did not release a specific model-wise sales breakdown for October, high-volume products such as the Activa and Dio scooter lineups, alongside commuter motorcycles such as the Shine and Unicorn, continue to form the core of its operational volumes in the Indian market.
