With Dio leading the charge, Honda consolidates as No. 1 Scooter exporter of India
- Accelerated export growth:Compared to 15 lac exports achieved in first 16years, recent 15 lac exports added in under 5 years
- Aggressive diversificationfrom 1 model (Activa) in 2001, Honda now exports 18 models
- Expands footprint in Advanced markets withexports to more than 29countries
- Honda Diocontinues its reigns as No. 1 Exported Scooter from India
New Delhi:Further strengthening its export footprint across the globe, Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India today announced its latest milestone of delighting customers around the world.Honda 2Wheelers India’s cumulative exports have now breached the 30 lac units’ mark in its 21st year of operations.
Journey to 30 lac Cumulative Exports!
Honda 2Wheelers India started exports in 2001with its debut model Activa. While Honda’s cumulative exports crossed the historic15 lac mark in 2016,the next 15 lac exports were added in only last 5 years, which is more than 3 times the earlier speed.
Noteworthy, in 2021the company established a new Overseas Business Expansion business vertical and also expanded its global exportsfootprint to developed markets like United States, Japan& Europe among others.Additionally, HMSI has also commenced the manufacturing of global engines from its 4th factory at Vithalapur, Gujarat.
Sharing his thoughts on the occasion, Mr. Atsushi Ogata – Managing Director, President & CEO, Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India Pvt. Ltd.said, “Such milestones are a shining testimony of HMSI’s sustained efforts in expanding Honda’s footprint in global exports. Last year we flagged off our global engine production line at Vithalapur plant in Gujarat, thus strengthening our export capabilities further. As we make further inroads into developed markets, our reinstated focus on exports expansion takes HMSI one step closer to become a ‘Manufacturing Hub for the World’.”
Speaking on thismilestone achievement, Mr.Yadvinder Singh Guleria, Director – Sales & Marketing, Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India Pvt. Ltd. said, “In the last two decades, Honda has delighted more than30 lac two-wheeler customers through exports.Led by Dio Scooter, we are expanding our export portfolio including both scooters & motorcycles. To establish high quality and efficiency, matching global standard, HMSI raised a dedicated Overseas Business vertical in 2021.”
