India Scooter Sales Hit Record High in September 2026 Led by Activa and Jupiter

Top ten scooters in India recorded combined sales of 8,42,293 units in September 2026, marking a 32.47 percent growth. Total domestic scooter sales reached 9,95,576 units, which is the highest ever recorded.

Sales Breakdown

Honda Activa led the market with 3,52,271 units, showing a 48.19 percent rise from September 2025 and accounting for more than half of the top ten group's net growth. TVS Jupiter took second place with 1,54,725 units, growing 8.87 percent. Suzuki Access kept third place with 71,928 units. TVS Ntorq followed with 47,955 units after a 44.24 percent jump. TVS iQube reached 45,320 units with a 47.05 percent increase, while Bajaj Chetak grew 38.73 percent to 42,394 units. Hero Destini 125 posted the highest growth rate in the top ten at 92.33 percent, reaching 41,839 units. Honda Dio sold 29,160 units, growing 22.37 percent. Vida followed with 28,862 units, marking an 88.28 percent increase as the second-fastest growing nameplate. Suzuki Burgman completed the list with 27,839 units.

Market Totals

Electric models played a strong role, with combined sales for iQube, Chetak, and Vida reaching 1,16,576 units. The top ten scooters made up about 84.60 percent of all domestic scooter volumes for the month. Exports also went up to 76,370 units, a 41.27 percent rise from the previous year. Total domestic sales and exports combined reached 10,71,946 units. For the July to September quarter, total domestic scooter sales stood at 26,49,481 units, growing 27.44 percent over the same period in 2025. Scooter sales grew at more than twice the rate of motorcycle sales during the quarter.

Context

India's two-wheeler market tracks monthly sales to measure urban and rural consumer demand. Scooter demand is largely driven by daily city commuting needs, while electric models continue to expand their market share due to new model choices and rising buyer acceptance.