7 months ago
Yamaha Restructures Indian Operations for Growth
Yamaha, a big company that makes motorcycles and other vehicles, is changing how it works in India.
Right now, it has four different groups doing different jobs.
After the change, it will have two groups.
One group will handle sales, marketing, money matters, and making the vehicles.
The other group will focus on inventing and creating new things.
The boss of the first group will be Hajime Aota, and the boss of the second group will be Inagaki Junpei.
They think this change will help them work better, be more flexible, and reach more customers.
Yamaha started in India a long time ago, in 1985, and now has two big factories there.
Yamaha Motor Co is restructuring its Indian operations to drive future growth and enhance efficiency.
The company will consolidate its four entities into two: India Yamaha Motor (IYM) and Yamaha Motor Research & Development India (YMRI).
IYM will handle sales, marketing, finance, corporate functions, and manufacturing, while YMRI will focus on innovation and R&D.
Hajime Aota will lead IYM, and Inagaki Junpei will continue to head YMRI.
Yamaha aims to strengthen its brand, deepen market penetration, and expand its presence in the mobility ecosystem.
- Who
- Yamaha Motor Co
- What
- Restructuring of Indian operations
- Where
- India
- When
- Announced on January 28, 2026
- Why
- To drive future growth, strengthen corporate structure, enhance operational efficiency, and accelerate innovation
Key facts
- Company
- Yamaha Motor Co
- Current Entities
- India Yamaha Motor (IYM), Yamaha Motor India Sales (YMIS), Yamaha Motor Research & Development India (YMRI), Yamaha Motor India (YMI)
- New Entities
- India Yamaha Motor (IYM), Yamaha Motor Research & Development India (YMRI)
- Manufacturing Plants
- Surajpur (Uttar Pradesh), Kanchipuram (Tamil Nadu)
- Initial Foray in India
- 1985 (joint venture)
- 100% Subsidiary
- August 2001
- Joint Investor
- Mitsui & Co, Ltd (2008)
Quotes
Hajime Aota
Chairman of YMIG Group and Managing Director of India Yamaha Motor (IYM)
“By aligning our structure with our long-term vision, we are empowering our teams to innovate faster and respond to market needs with greater agility.”
thehindubusinessline.com
“India is a key pillar in Yamaha Motor's global strategy, and this initiative will help us strengthen our brand further, deepen market penetration, and reach a wider customer base.”
thehindubusinessline.com
