Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India Pvt. Ltd. (HMSI) is set to expand its production capabilities by adding a third production line to its second plant located in Tapukara, Alwar district, Rajasthan. The new line, which is scheduled to become operational in 2028, will add an annual production capacity of 670,000 units, bringing the total capacity of the second plant to 2.01 million units.
The second plant commenced operations in July 2011 with an initial capacity of 600,000 units, which was doubled to 1.2 million units by March 2012. Since 2023, HMSI has been incorporating new technologies to automate machining processes, increasing the current annual production capacity to 1.3 million units. The company plans to further enhance this capacity to 1.34 million units by the end of the fiscal year ending March 31, 2027.
To support the growing and diversifying demand for motorcycles in India, HMSI will invest approximately 15 billion rupees to acquire 74,000 square meters of land adjacent to its second plant for the construction of the new production line. This expansion is expected to create 2,000 jobs and enhance the plant's flexibility to produce a combined total of 670,000 units of 125cc and 160cc scooters and light motorcycles.
In addition to the new line at the second plant, HMSI aims to increase production capacity across its other plants, elevating its overall annual production capacity from the current 6.25 million units to 8 million units by 2028.
Tsutsumu Otani, President & CEO of HMSI, emphasized the company's commitment to meeting customer expectations and trust in India and globally, stating, “Through this additional investment in our second plant, we will continue to offer compelling products and services, which will bring greater joy to our customers.”