Honda Two-Wheeler Sales Hit 5.74 Lakh Units in January 2026

Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India (HMSI) has started 2026 with strong sales momentum, clocking a sharp rise in dispatch in the month of January. This growth was complimented by the high domestic demand and steady export performance. Domestically Honda has reported 5,10,579 units in January meanwhile exports stood at 54,832 units within the same month. Compared to both January last year and December 2025, Honda’s numbers have risen significantly which show that the buyer confidence has returned strongly at the start of the new calendar year. 

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Key Highlights

• Strong domestic sales drive January growth
• Healthy year-on-year sales improvement
• Month-on-month volumes rebound sharply
• Exports remain stable and supportive

Strong Start to the Year

Honda Two-Wheeler Sales – January 2026

In January 2026, Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India had recorded total sales of 5,74,411 units. whereas domestic sales have largely covered the majority of this figure, that shows the importance of the Indian consumers and its impact on Honda’s overall business. Moreover, exports have also complemented this figure with a steady contribution of 54,832 units sent globally, helping push total volumes higher. The table shows that nearly nine out of every ten Honda two-wheelers sold in January were for the Indian market, highlighting the strong demand across cities and rural areas in the country. 

Year-on-Year Growth

Year on Year growth also shows positive numbers altogether, when compared to January 2025, Honda’s has marked a noticeable improvement in the sales performance. Total volumes grew by around 29 percent, hinting at strong presence in the market and better consumer reach via dealerships. 

YoY Sales Comparison: January 2026 vs January 2025

As per the table, domestic sales rose by over 1.16 lakh units supported largely by steady demand for popular models which includes Activa, Shine, Dio, and Unicorn. Along with that export volumes also recorded strong double-digit growth accounting 31.0%, indicating stable overseas demand for India-made Honda two-wheelers.

Month-on-Month Growth Highlights Post-Year-End Recovery

MoM Sales Comparison: January 2026 vs December 2025

Sales growth was not limited to year-on-year comparisons. Honda also reported a sharp monthly sale in December 2025 total sales numbers stood at 4,46,048 units in which 53,742 were exported globally when compared to January 2026 Honda reported 5,74,411-unit sales in January with 54,832 exported in the global markets. This shows a total MoM increase of 28.8%. This suggests a strong rebound after the typical year-end slowdown, reflecting improved buying sentiment at the beginning of the year. Export volumes remained largely stable, showing consistency rather than volatility.

FY26 Year-to-Date Numbers Remain on Track

Honda FY26 YTD Sales April to January

Talking of the broader picture, HMSI’s FY26 performance from April 2025 to January 2026 remains positive. While domestic sales growth has been steady, exports have grown at a faster pace, contributing meaningfully to total volumes. As seen in the table, exports are growing faster than domestic sales on a percentage basis, reflecting Honda’s increasing focus on international markets while maintaining a strong foothold in India.

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Verdict 

Honda’s January 2026 performance clearly points to real demand returning to the market rather than short-term restocking. Strong domestic numbers backed by steady exports give Honda a balanced growth story. With its core commuter models continuing to deliver volumes, HMSI looks well placed to sustain momentum in the near term, provided market conditions remain stable.