Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India (HMSI) has reported total sales of 5.63 lakh units in April 2026, registering a year-on-year growth of 17.44% as compared to 4.79 lakh units sold in April 2025. The company has had a positive start to the new financial year driven by stable domestic demand and strong export growth.
However, in a departure from its usual practice, Honda has released its sales data in decimal million format rather than in absolute numbers. This differs from both its own historical reporting style and the industry standard, where OEMs typically report exact unit figures.
domestic sales drive volume
Honda’s domestic sales stood at 4.84 lakh units, a growth of 14.69% year-on-year as compared to 4.22 lakh units in April last year. Domestic sales were approximately 86% of total sales, highlighting the brand’s strong dependence on the Indian market. On a month-on-month basis, domestic sales declined by 5.52% compared to 5.12 lakh units in March 2026, in line with seasonal trends at the end of the financial year.
Exports saw strong growth
Exports emerged as a major growth driver for Honda in April 2026. The company shipped 0.796 lakh units, registering a strong 37.48% year-on-year growth over 0.579 lakh units in April 2025. Even on a monthly basis, exports more than doubled with a growth of 116.3% MoM as compared to 0.368 lakh units shipped in March 2026. Export contribution was about 14% of the total. Vol.
overall performance snapshot
– Total Sales: 5.63 lakh units (+17.44% YoY)
– Domestic: 4.84 lakh units (+14.69% YoY)
– Exports: 0.796 lakh units (+37.48% YoY)
– MoM total growth: +2.64%
Commenting on the performance, Mr. Tsutsumu Otani, President & CEO, HMSISaid, “Building on our April performance, we continue to strengthen customer confidence through disciplined and consistent execution. Demand in the two-wheeler market remains resilient across all segments. We will continue to respond with agility to market dynamics while focusing on delivering sustainable and stable growth. Supported by a strong product portfolio and our dealer partners across the country, we are committed to enhancing long-term enterprise value.”
Honda’s April 2026 performance reflects steady growth in both domestic and export markets, with exports seeing particularly strong momentum. While domestic volumes saw a slight decline sequentially, overall demand remains resilient.
