TL;DR
Honda is expanding its Indian motorcycle production to 8 million units annually and will launch India-focused car models from 2028 as part of a new strategic plan.
Honda Motor Co. has unveiled a comprehensive mid-to-long-term business strategy that emphasizes India as a priority market. The company plans to significantly expand its motorcycle production capacity in India to 8 million units annually, a substantial increase from its current 6 million units. This move underscores Honda's commitment to strengthening its presence in the robust Indian two-wheeler market.
Beyond two-wheelers, Honda also announced plans to introduce new India-focused car models starting from 2028. These vehicles will be specifically designed for two key segments: cars under four meters in length and the mid-size category, tailored to meet Indian customer preferences and market requirements. The strategy includes leveraging its dominant motorcycle business to attract customers upgrading to cars and establishing a new captive finance business in India by FY27 to support sales growth.
