Honda to add 3,800+ jobs in India by 2028 in two-wheeler capacity push

HMSI will scale India two-wheeler production to 8 million units by 2028, investing Rs 1,500 crore at Tapukara and Rs 920 crore at Vithalapur to add new lines. The expansion creates over 3,800 jobs and strengthens India as an export hub, shipping to 65 countries with 0.62 million export units in FY26.

— Filed Thu, 9 Jul, 2026, 09:42 IST · Source The Hindu BusinessLine · Updated

Honda's two-wheeler arm HMSI will expand India production capacity to 8 million units by 2028, investing in new lines at Tapukara and Vithalapur plants, creating over 3,800 jobs and boosting India as an export hub.

Why this matters

HMSI's dual-plant expansion at Tapukara and Vithalapur signals a bet on India as a global two-wheeler export hub, adding 3,800+ jobs and lifting capacity to 8 million units by 2028.

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