Archive · 7 Sep 2026
Honda Extends Lead Over Hero MotoCorp in August Sales
Honda sold more two-wheelers than Hero MotoCorp for the second month in a row.
This also happened in July.
Overall, people bought more than 1.7 million two-wheelers in August.
Sales were higher in both rural and urban areas.
Rural sales grew slightly faster than urban sales.
Electric two-wheelers made up more than 10% of sales for the first time in a non-festive month.
Passenger-vehicle sales also reached a record August level.
Dealers said demand remained strong, including in rural areas.
Honda outsold Hero MotoCorp in August, marking the second consecutive month it led two-wheeler registrations.
Total two-wheeler retail sales reached 1,714,610 units, up 19.69% year-on-year and setting a new August peak since 2018.
Rural two-wheeler sales rose 20.25%, while urban sales increased 19.07%.
Electric two-wheelers exceeded 10% of sales in a non-festive month, compared with 7.66% a year earlier.
Passenger-vehicle retail sales reached a record 402,398 units, although inventory rose to about 38–40 days.
- Who
- Honda, Hero MotoCorp, two-wheeler buyers, dealers, and the Federation of Automobile Dealers Associations (FADA).
- What
- Honda outsold Hero MotoCorp for the second consecutive month in two-wheeler registrations, while overall vehicle retail sales increased.
- When
- August; the article also states that Honda led Hero MotoCorp in July.
- Where
- India, including rural and urban markets.
- Why
- Dealers attributed strong demand to GST 2.0 affordability and steady rural demand; FADA said non-farm rural activity also supported mobility and goods movement.
- Two-wheeler sales
- 1,714,610 units in August
- Two-wheeler growth
- 19.69% year-on-year
- Rural two-wheeler growth
- 20.25%
- Urban two-wheeler growth
- 19.07%
- Electric two-wheeler share
- More than 10%, compared with 7.66% a year earlier
- Passenger-vehicle sales
- 402,398 units, up 16.14% year-on-year
- Passenger-vehicle inventory
- Approximately 38–40 days, above FADA’s recommended 21-day benchmark