Honda Two-Wheeler Production Capacity to Reach 80 Lakh Units by 2028

09 November 2026: Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India (HMSI) expects its annual two-wheeler production capacity in India to rise from 6.25 million (62.5 lakh) units to 8 million (80 lakh) units by 2028. Honda set the target while announcing a third production line at its Tapukara plant in Rajasthan. HMSI chief Tsutsumu Otani says the capacity will serve domestic and overseas customers.

According to Honda’s announcement of the Tapukara line, HMSI’s four plants have a combined capacity of 6.25 million units a year. Otani, HMSI’s President and CEO, told PTI in July 2026 that the Rajasthan and Gujarat expansions will create more than 3,800 jobs.

How Honda two-wheeler production capacity will grow

Honda two-wheeler production capacity in India will grow through a third line at Tapukara and a fourth line at Vithalapur in Gujarat. Honda’s release adds that HMSI plans to increase capacity at its other plants as well.

Plant	Current capacity (units a year)	Announced addition
Manesar, Haryana	3.8 lakh	Not specified
Tapukara, Rajasthan	13 lakh	Third line of 6.7 lakh units from 2028
Narasapura, Karnataka	26 lakh	Not specified
Vithalapur, Gujarat	19.7 lakh	Fourth line of 6.5 lakh units from 2027

The Tapukara line in Alwar district will cost about INR 1,500 crore, which includes buying 74,000 square metres of land next to the plant. The line will build 125cc and 160cc scooters and light motorcycles, and Honda expects it to create 2,000 jobs.

Otani told PTI that HMSI announced the Gujarat line in 2025 with an investment of INR 920 crore. He said the line will make Vithalapur Honda’s largest motorcycle assembly plant in the world. 

Why is HMSI expanding exports from India?

HMSI is expanding exports because India plays a growing part in Honda’s global production, Otani told PTI. “India is an increasingly important part of Honda’s global manufacturing and export strategy,” he said.

Otani said HMSI exports to 65 countries, including Japan and Europe. He told PTI that exports grew from 0.36 million units in FY24 to 0.51 million in FY25 and 0.62 million in FY26.

Alongside domestic market development, the company intends to strengthen exports to international destinations, particularly emerging markets where demand for affordable and reliable two-wheelers continues to expand. India’s established automotive manufacturing ecosystem, skilled workforce and competitive production capabilities provide a strong foundation for expanding export operations.

The proposed capacity expansion is also expected to benefit India’s automotive component manufacturing sector, including suppliers of precision-engineered parts, electrical and electronic components, plastic mouldings, metal assemblies and specialised automotive materials.

What HMSI said about localising parts

Greater localisation of components and stronger supplier partnerships could help improve cost competitiveness, reduce dependence on imported materials and strengthen supply-chain resilience.

Honda’s manufacturing investments are also likely to create additional employment opportunities and encourage technology development across the automotive value chain.

With its planned capacity expansion to 80 lakh units annually by 2028, Honda aims to consolidate its presence in India’s two-wheeler industry while increasing the country’s contribution to its international manufacturing and export network. The initiative reflects growing confidence in India’s potential as a major global automotive production centre.