Indian Scooter Sales Hit Record High in September 2026 With Nearly 10 Lakh Units Dispatched

Indian scooter manufacturers shipped a record 9,95,576 units in September 2026, marking a 34 percent jump compared to the 7,42,602 units sold in September 2025. This figure also comfortably beats the previous all-time high of 8,55,715 units set just a month prior in August 2026, falling just 4,424 units short of the ten lakh mark.

Market Leaders

Honda Motorcycle and Scooter India led the market by a wide margin with 3,83,035 units dispatched, which is a 46 percent increase from last year and gives them about 38 percent of the market. TVS Motor Company took second place with 2,77,115 units, up 29 percent to claim roughly 28 percent of the market. Suzuki shipped 1,06,274 units with a one percent rise, while Hero MotoCorp recorded 96,254 units, showing a sharp 67 percent increase.

Electric Scooters

Electric scooter dispatches reached 1,86,692 units in September, marking a 68 percent year-on-year increase and standing as the second-highest month ever for EVs behind August 2026. TVS led the EV segment with 62,347 units for its iQube and Orbiter models. Ather Energy shipped 30,121 units, Hero MotoCorp sold 28,962 units of its Vida range, and Bajaj posted 28,862 units for the Chetak.

Context

Total scooter dispatches for the April to September period reached 48.2 lakh units, representing a 29 percent year-on-year growth. This surge in sales comes as the auto industry enters the festive season, a period in India when vehicle purchases traditionally see a major boost.