Honda Commits ₹920 Crore for New Production Line in Gujarat.

Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India Pvt. Ltd (HMSI) announced recently a significant investment of ₹920 crore for the construction of a fourth production line at its two-wheeler manufacturing plant in Vithalapur, Gujarat. This expansion will solidify the Gujarat facility's position as the largest assembly plant for Honda Motorcycles globally.

The new fourth line will be dedicated to the production of 125cc class motorcycles, marking a strategic shift from the existing three production lines which currently produce models like the Honda Activa and Honda Dio, including their 125cc scooter variants. With an annual production capacity of 6.5 lakh units, this new line will boost the Vithalapur plant's total capacity to an impressive 26.1 lakh units.

HMSI anticipates the fourth line to be commissioned in 2027 and projects the creation of 1,800 new jobs as a result of this expansion.

Commenting on the investment, Tsutsumu Otani, President & CEO, HMSI, stated, "Honda has long been investing and expanding its production capacity in India, the world’s largest motorcycle market, to bring joy to its customers. Twenty five years on, with much support, HMSI has reached the milestone of 70 million units of cumulative production." He added, "With the additional investment in our fourth plant, Honda will continue to deliver attractive products and services to its customers around the world who have higher expectations and trust in the company, and further solidify its Indian motorcycle business.”

This substantial investment underscores Honda's commitment to the Indian market and its strategy to meet the growing demand for motorcycles in the region.