Honda boosts motorcycle production in India with new line at Gujarat plant
Honda Motorcycle and Scooter India (HMSI), the Indian subsidiary of Honda Motor Co, today announced an expansion plan with the addition of a fourth production line at its Vithalapur plant in Gujarat. Set to commence operations in 2027, the new line will add an annual capacity of 650,000 units, taking the total output of the plant to 2.61 million units per year—making it Honda's largest motorcycle assembly facility globally.advertisementThis Rs 9.2 billion investment will also generate 1,800 new jobs and further strengthen Honda's manufacturing presence in India. The expansion comes as HMSI celebrates a significant milestone—reaching 70 million cumulative production units this April, 25 years since operations began in 2001.The Vithalapur plant, operational since February 2016, has steadily increased its capacity through three production lines. It began with an annual production capacity of 600,000 units, which doubled to 1.2 million units by June 2016 with the addition of the second line. The third line, launched in January 2024, further raised capacity to 1.96 million units annually. With the upcoming fourth line, the facility's capacity will reach 2.61 million units per year. This expansion will also contribute to increasing Honda's total annual manufacturing capacity across its four Indian plants from the current 6.14 million units to approximately 7 million units by 2027.advertisement
Tsutsumu Otani, President and CEO, HMSI, said, "Honda has long been investing and expanding its production capacity in India, the world's largest motorcycle market, to bring joy to its customers. 25 years on, with much support, HMSI has reached the milestone of 70 million units of cumulative production. With the additional investment in our fourth plant, Honda will continue to deliver attractive products and services to its customers around the world who have higher expectations and trust in the company, and further solidify its Indian motorcycle business."Honda currently operates four plants across Haryana, Rajasthan, Karnataka, and Gujarat. It manufactures a wide range of ICE and electric two-wheelers, including popular models like the Activa series, Dio, Unicorn, Shine, CB350, and the ACTIVA e:.With around 23,000 employees and robust local operations, Honda's move underscores its long-term commitment to India as a global manufacturing and innovation hub for two-wheelers.Subscribe to Auto Today Magazine
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