Honda Cars India has reported a steady start to FY 2027, with total sales of 4,938 units in April 2026, registering a marginal growth of 1.38% year-on-year as compared to 4,871 units sold in April 2025. Growth during the month was mainly driven by the domestic market, even as exports declined sharply.
Domestic sales increased by 21%
Honda’s domestic sales stood at 4,069 units, showing a strong growth of 21.10% as compared to 3,360 units sold in April last year. This growth was supported by steady demand for key models such as Amaze, City and Elevate, which remain the backbone of Honda’s India lineup. However, on a month-on-month basis, home volumes declined by 46.35% compared to 7,585 units in March 2026, which is usually seen at the end of the financial year.
Impact of decline in exports on overall numbers
Exports stood at 869 units, showing a sharp decline of 42.49% from 1,511 units in April 2025. This decline offset gains in the domestic market, resulting in relatively flat overall growth. The decline in exports indicates some softness or shipment timing adjustments in overseas markets during the month.
Mr. Kunal Bahl, Vice President, Marketing & Sales, Honda Cars India Limited. “The start of the new financial year has been positive for us, with good sales momentum for Amaze, City and Elevate. HCIL has reported 21% growth in domestic sales for April 2026. We are confident of maintaining this growth path in the coming months,” said.
New launches to increase speed
Looking at the future, Honda is preparing to strengthen its portfolio in India. The company is set to launch the City facelift and ZR-V SUV on May 22, with both models expected to play different roles in its strategy.
While the ZR-V will be a fully imported CBU model, aimed at building brand image and presence in the premium SUV space, the City facelift will focus on improving features and competitiveness in the highly competitive mid-size sedan segment. Additionally, Honda plans to introduce more CBU models later this year, further enhancing its brand positioning in India.
Made-in-India EV plans from 2027
Apart from the immediate launch, Honda is also working on its long-term India strategy. The company is expected to start launching locally manufactured models from next year, including its upcoming 0 Series electric vehicle (0 Alpha), which has already been spotted testing in India. This signals Honda’s intention to strengthen its presence not only in the ICE segment but also in the emerging EV sector.
Honda Cars India’s April 2026 performance highlights strong domestic demand but exports remain under pressure. However, with a number of new launches – including premium imports and updated core models – the company is getting ready to make a more aggressive push in the Indian market. The upcoming EV strategy and localization plans could play a key role in shaping Honda’s growth path in the coming years.
