Honda 2Wheelers India cumulative exports cross the 30 Lac units’ Milestone

With Dio leading the charge, Honda consolidates as No. 1 Scooter exporter of India

• Accelerated export growth: Compared to 15 lac exports achieved in first 16 years, recent 15 lac exports added in under 5 years
• Aggressive diversification from 1 model (Activa) in 2001, Honda now exports 18 models
• Expands footprint in Advanced markets with exports to more than 29 countries
• Honda Dio continues its reigns as No. 1 Exported Scooter from India

New Delhi, March 23, 2022: Further strengthening its export footprint across the globe, Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India today announced its latest milestone of delighting customers around the world. Honda 2Wheelers India’s cumulative exports have now breached the 30 lac units’ mark in its 21 st year of operations.

Journey to 30 lac Cumulative Exports!
Honda 2Wheelers India started exports in 2001 with its debut model Activa. While Honda’s cumulative exports crossed the historic 15 lac mark in 2016, the next 15 lac exports were added in only last 5 years, which is more than 3 times the earlier speed.

Noteworthy, in 2021 the company established a new Overseas Business Expansion business vertical and also expanded its global exports footprint to developed markets like United States, Japan & Europe among others. Additionally, HMSI has also commenced the manufacturing of global engines from its 4th factory at Vithalapur, Gujarat.

Sharing his thoughts on the occasion, Mr. Atsushi Ogata – Managing Director, President & CEO, Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India Pvt. Ltd. said, “Such milestones are a shining testimony of HMSI’s sustained efforts in expanding Honda’s footprint in global exports. Last year we flagged off our global engine production line at Vithalapur plant in Gujarat, thus strengthening our export capabilities further. As we make further inroads into developed markets, our reinstated focus on exports expansion takes HMSI one step closer to become a ‘Manufacturing Hub for the World’.”

Speaking on this milestone achievement, Mr. Yadvinder Singh Guleria, Director - Sales & Marketing, Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India Pvt. Ltd. said, “In the last two decades, Honda has delighted more than 30 lac two-wheeler customers through exports. Led by Dio Scooter, we are expanding our export portfolio including both scooters & motorcycles. To establish high quality and efficiency, matching global standard, HMSI raised a dedicated Overseas Business vertical in 2021.”

Honda 2Wheelers India – Developing engines of Growth for the World!
As World’s No. 1 scooter exporter of India, Honda has delighted more than 30 lac customers in 29 diverse export markets. The company’s export portfolio consists of 18 two-wheeler models with Dio – the most preferred moto-scooter leading the HMSI exports contingent.