Activa, Shine and More Assist HMSI Register 42% Domestic Sales Growth in April

Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India (HMSI) saw a 45% YoY growth in April, with 5,41,946 units sold in total. The company supplied 4,81,046 units domestically and 60,900 units internationally, representing a 42% and 67% year-on-year increase, respectively. Its sales growth can be ascribed to some of the best-selling models, which include Activa, Dio, and Shine. 

In March 2024, HMSI reported sales of 3,86,455 units, indicating an 82% year-over-year increase. Of this, domestic sales stood at 3,58,151 units and exports at 28,304 units, with year-over-year growth of 81% and 95% respectively. Let's look at other developments of the company in the last month.

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Some Key Developments in April 2024

With an emphasis on CKD (Completely Knocked Down) exports, HMSI inaugurated a brand-new, cutting-edge engine assembly line at its Global Resource Factory in Manesar, Gurugram, (Haryana). The new assembly line has a solid production capability of 600 engines per day, with capacities ranging from 110cc to 300cc for an extensive range of models. 

In addition, the company celebrated selling a total of eighty lakh units in Eastern India, comprising locations such as Bihar, Jharkhand, West Bengal, Odisha, and North-East India. It also established BigWing dealerships in Thane, Maharashtra, New Delhi, and Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh, to extend its network. Additionally, it opened a Red Wing dealership in Deoria, Uttar Pradesh.

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Upcoming Launches 

In 2024, Honda Motorcycle and Scooter India (HMSI) intends to launch the Activa electric variant. The Honda Activa Electric will reportedly have a 50km/h top speed and a fixed battery configuration. It will be followed by another electric scooter designed on a new platform, and featuring a swappable battery setup.