Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India Reports 8% Sales Growth in August at 5.79 Lakh Units

Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India (HMSI) on Tuesday reported total sales of 5.79 lakh units for the month of August, registering an 8 percent year-on-year growth compared to the same period in the previous year.

According to a company statement, total sales in August of the prior year stood at 5.34 lakh units. Domestic sales last month reached 5.17 lakh units, also logging an 8 percent growth on a year-on-year basis.

In addition to domestic performance, the company recorded an uptick in its international shipments. Exports for August stood at 61,000 units, representing a 15 percent increase compared to 53,000 units exported during the corresponding month a year ago.

For the year-to-date period of the current fiscal year covering April to August, HMSI recorded cumulative total sales of 27.33 lakh units. This compares to 24.25 lakh units sold during the same five-month period in the previous year.

Domestic sales during this year-to-date period stood at 24.07 lakh units, marking an 11 percent growth year-on-year. Meanwhile, exports for the five-month period totaled 3.26 lakh units, up from 2.49 lakh units recorded a year ago.

"The steady performance reported by Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India reflects sustained consumer demand in the domestic market alongside a healthy expansion in export volumes. Maintaining consistent double-digit growth in international shipments indicates strong global competitiveness and effective supply chain execution. For businesses operating in manufacturing and large-scale distribution, balancing steady domestic traction with overseas expansion remains a reliable metric for long-term operational stability and market resilience." — Dr. Shishir Gupta, Founder & CEO, StartupLanes