Honda took 23 years to reach the massive sales milestone of 6 crore units in the Indian market, thanks to the good reception for Activa and Shine amongst other models
Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India (HMSI) has reached a significant milestone of 6 crore unit sales in the domestic market. The Japanese auto major made its debut in India with the Activa as the retail sales commenced in June 2001 and since then, the company has etched numerous milestones courtesy of the good reception for the Activa and Shine amongst other two-wheelers.
Honda took eleven years to reach its first milestone of 1 crore customers. However, the pace accelerated significantly, with the company achieving the 2 crore mark in the following three years. Subsequently, the 3 crore milestone was reached in April 2017, approximately 16 years after its inception.
Impressively, the next 3 crore customers joined the Honda family in just under seven years, culminating in the remarkable achievement of reaching the 6 crore domestic sales milestone in March 2024. Commenting on this huge achievement, Tsutsumu Otani, MD, President & CEO – Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India, said,
“We are happy to announce that HMSI is now a family of over 6 crore happy customers. Achieving this sales milestone is a testament to the trust and confidence that Indian consumers have placed in brand Honda. We are immensely proud of this accomplishment and as we look ahead, we remain dedicated to exceeding the expectations of our customers and contributing positively to the growth & development of the Indian two-wheeler industry.”
Honda’s Red Wing product lineup encompasses four scooter models, including the Activa and Dio in the 110cc scooter category, as well as the Activa 125 and Dio 125 in the 125cc scooter segment. In the motorcycle category, the company offers nine captivating models spanning across various segments: from the 100-110cc range featuring the Shine 100, CD 110 Dream Deluxe, and Livo, to the 125cc segment with the Shine 125 and SP125, followed by the 160cc category with the Unicorn and SP160, and finally the 180-200cc range with the Hornet 2.0 and CB200X, in addition to other special edition models.
The BigWing Topline caters to the entire premium motorcycle range spanning from 300cc to 1800cc, strategically located in top metro areas. Additionally, there’s the BigWing exclusively dedicated to the mid-size motorcycle segment, ranging from 300cc to 500cc. The diverse range of motorcycles offered by Honda includes the H’ness CB350, CB350RS, CB300F, CB300R, NX500, XL750 Transalp, Africa Twin, and Gold Wing Tour.