Indian motorcycle sales cross 6.9 million units in first half of fiscal year

Indian motorcycle makers dispatched 6.92 million units between April and September 2026, marking a 10 percent rise from the 6.27 million units sold in the same period last year. This performance stands as the second-best first half on record, trailing only the 7.37 million units reached in H1 FY2019. September set a record with 1.41 million units dispatched, which is the highest single-month total ever recorded, while every month in the half crossed the one-million mark.

Manufacturer Sales

Hero MotoCorp led the market by selling 29.4 lakh units, up 12 percent, to claim a 43 percent market share. Honda sold 13,89,056 units, rising 12 percent to hold a 20 percent share. Bajaj Auto stood as the sole major brand to face a decline, dropping 7 percent to 9.32 lakh units and seeing its market share fall from 16 percent to 13 percent. TVS Motor Company sold 7,74,391 units, growing 13 percent for an 11 percent share, while Royal Enfield grew 23 percent to 6,42,021 units, raising its share from 8 to 9 percent. Yamaha sold 2,27,408 units, up 34 percent, and Suzuki Motorcycle India recorded 11,714 units, up 65 percent. Kawasaki, Triumph India, and Piaggio sold 2,476, 785, and 1,940 units respectively.

Context

Vehicle dispatch numbers are closely watched indicators that show how many vehicles manufacturers send to dealers rather than direct retail sales to customers. Strong numbers across entry-level and mid-range segments reflect widespread consumer demand across different regions.