Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India (HMSI) has announced a major expansion of its manufacturing capacity in the country, with plans to add a third production line at its Tapukara facility in Alwar district of Rajasthan. The move comes as the company looks to meet the growing and increasing demand for two-wheelers in India.
Tapukara Plant Capacity Expansion
The new production line is expected to be operational in 2028 and will have an annual capacity of 6,70,000 units. With this addition, the total production capacity at the Tapukara plant will increase to 2.01 million units per annum. The expansion is also set to create jobs for over 2,000 people and contribute to regional economic growth.
overall manufacturing footprint
HMSI currently operates four manufacturing plants in India with a combined annual capacity of 6.25 million units. Since commencing operations in 2001, the company has produced over 70 million units in the country, underscoring its long-term commitment to the Indian market.
Apart from the Tapukara expansion, HMSI is also setting up a fourth production line at its Vitthalpur plant in Gujarat, which is expected to be commissioned in 2027. This will further strengthen the company’s overall manufacturing network in India.
Investments and future plans
Honda will invest around Rs 1,500 crore for the new production line in Tapukara. With this and other planned expansions, the total annual production capacity of HMSI in India is expected to increase from 6.25 million units to approximately 8 million units by FY2028.
Commenting on the development, HMSI President and CEO Tsutsumu Otani said India is entering a new phase of mobility transformation and the company is focused on strengthening its production ecosystem to improve flexibility, resilience and future preparedness. He said the expansion will help HMSI better respond to market demand while continuing to support customer aspirations.
Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma welcomed the investment, saying the expansion strengthens Rajasthan’s position as a preferred manufacturing hub. He said that HMSI’s continued investment will boost the automotive ecosystem and create employment opportunities in the region.
The new line will be able to manufacture commuter motorcycles and scooters, in line with Honda’s focus on the high-volume segment. Along with capacity expansion, HMSI continues to integrate sustainable practices such as solar energy use, water conservation and recycling initiatives, in line with Honda’s global goal of achieving carbon neutrality by 2050.
Tapukara plant growth over the years
The Tapukara plant, which began operations in 2011 with a capacity of 0.6 million units, has seen several upgrades over the years. It currently has a capacity of 1.3 million units, which is expected to increase to 1.34 million units by FY2026 through efficiency improvements and automation.
