Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India to Expand Tapukara Plant Capacity; New Production Line by 2028

Bengaluru, March 19, 2026: Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India Pvt. Ltd. (HMSI) has announced a major capacity expansion at its Tapukara manufacturing facility in Rajasthan, reinforcing its long-term commitment to India’s rapidly evolving two-wheeler market.

The company will install a third production line at its plant in Tapukara, with operations scheduled to begin in 2028. This new line will add an annual production capacity of 6,70,000 units, taking the plant’s total capacity to 2.01 million units per year.

Expansion to Meet Rising Two-Wheeler Demand

The move comes as HMSI aims to address growing and diversifying demand for scooters and motorcycles in India. The expansion will enhance the company’s manufacturing flexibility, supply chain resilience, and ability to respond to market trends.

According to Tsutsumu Otani, the expansion aligns with India’s ongoing mobility transformation and HMSI’s vision of delivering accessible, sustainable, and value-driven mobility solutions.

₹1,500 Crore Investment and Job Creation

HMSI will invest approximately ₹1,500 crore (INR 15 billion) in the new production line. The expansion is also expected to create over 2,000 jobs, contributing significantly to regional economic development.

Welcoming the move, Bhajan Lal Sharma highlighted that Rajasthan is emerging as a key manufacturing hub and that HMSI’s investment will boost the automotive ecosystem in the state.

Boost to Overall Production Capacity

With the Tapukara expansion and ongoing developments at other facilities, HMSI plans to increase its total annual production capacity from 6.25 million units to around 8 million units by FY2028.

The company is also progressing with the addition of a fourth production line at its plant in Vithalapur, which is expected to commence operations in 2027.

Tapukara Plant Growth Journey

HMSI’s second manufacturing plant at Tapukara began operations in 2011 with a capacity of 0.6 million units, which was quickly expanded to 1.2 million units in 2012. Through continuous efficiency improvements and automation initiatives introduced since 2023, the current capacity stands at 1.3 million units, with plans to reach 1.34 million units by FY2026 before the new line becomes operational.

Focus on Sustainable Manufacturing

Aligned with Honda’s global vision of achieving carbon neutrality by 2050, HMSI is integrating sustainable practices across its operations. These include solar-powered facilities, water conservation measures, and recycling initiatives to ensure environmentally responsible growth.

Strengthening India’s Mobility Ecosystem

Since commencing operations in 2001, HMSI has produced over 70 million two-wheelers in India, underlining its strong manufacturing base and long-term commitment to the country.