Strengthening capacity to meet India’s growing mobility
needs
Tapukara (Rajasthan):
Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India Pvt. Ltd. (HMSI), Honda’s motorcycle
production and sales subsidiary in India is advancing its capacity expansion to
meet the growing and diversifying demand for two-wheelers in the country.
HMSI is expanding its
manufacturing capacity with the installation of a new third production line at
its Tapukara plant in Alwar District, Rajasthan. This milestone underscores
HMSI’s unwavering promise of The Power of Dreams, aimed at empowering
millions of Indians to achieve their ambitions with confidence.
The new production
line at Tapukara is planned to begin operations in 2028 with an annual capacity
of 6,70,000 units. With this addition, the total capacity of the second factory
will increase to 2.01 million units per year. It will also generate employment
opportunities for over 2,000 people, further
contributing to development of the region.
Commenting on the capacity
expansion, Mr. Tsutsumu Otani, President & CEO, Honda
Motorcycle & Scooter India, mentioned, "
India is entering a new phase
of mobility transformation, and HMSI is committed to leading this journey with
responsibility and purpose. Strengthening our production ecosystem at Tapukara
is an important step towards building greater resilience, flexibility, and
future readiness across our supply chain. This expansion will help us respond
more effectively to market demand and continue delivering value that supports
the aspirations of millions of customers. In line with our commitment to safer,
cleaner, and more accessible mobility, we remain focused on long-term
sustainable growth that advances mobility and strengthens the company’s
foundation for the future.”
Sh. Bhajan Lal
Sharma, Hon’ble Chief Minister of Rajasthan added, “Rajasthan continues to strengthen its position as a preferred
destination for world-class manufacturing. The capacity expansion by Honda
Motorcycle & Scooter India in their Tapukara situated manufacturing plant
is a step forward in that direction. HMSI’s continued investment in the region
will not only enhance manufacturing capabilities but also generate employment
and contribute to growth of the automotive ecosystem in the region. We welcome
this move and look-forward to the industry’s continued contribution towards
mobility, innovation and economic development.”
HMSI operates four
manufacturing plants across India with a total annual capacity of 6.25 million units.
Since starting operations in 2001, the company has produced over 70 million
units, reflecting its scale and long-term commitment to India’s mobility
sector. As announced in May 2025, HMSI is adding a fourth production line at
its Vithalapur plant in Ahmedabad district, Gujarat. This new line, scheduled
to begin operations in 2027, is progressing as planned and will further
strengthen HMSI’s production network.
The second factory
began operations in July 2011 with an annual capacity of 0.6 million units,
which was expanded to 1.2 million units in March 2012. Since 2023, HMSI has
been introducing automation in machining and production efficiency
technologies, and the current annual capacity stands at 1.3 million units.
These efficiency improvements will continue, with plans to reach 1.34 million
units by FY2026.
HMSI will make a total investment of approximately INR 15 billion to
establish a highly flexible third production line capable of manufacturing
commuter models of scooters and motorcycles. For this HMSI will purchase 73,700 m² of land at Tapukara including
this third line and additional planned expansions at other plants, HMSI’s
overall annual production capacity will increase from the current 6.25 million units to
approximately 8 million units by FY2028.
Aligned with Honda’s global
vision to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050, HMSI integrates sustainable
practices across operations, from solar-powered factories to water conservation
and recycling initiatives, ensuring that environmental stewardship and business
growth go hand in hand.