Honda Cars India Ltd (HCIL) has reported domestic sales of 7,609 units in October 2026, registering a 19 per cent year-on-year increase from 6,394 units in the corresponding month last year. The automaker's total sales, including exports, stood at 8,082 units during the month. This comprised 7,609 units sold in the domestic market and 473 units exported.
However, the decline in exports weighed on overall sales. Shipments fell to 473 units in October 2026 from 4,124 units in the year-ago period. As a result, total sales dropped to 8,082 units from 10,518 units in October 2025.
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Honda Elevate Drives Local Sales
According to Kunal Behl, Vice President, Marketing and Sales, Honda Cars India, the growth in domestic sales is due to the festive demand and positive customer sentiment. He noted the recently launched Honda Elevate received a strong response from customers, with its updated styling and features contributing to the company's sales momentum in October.
Behl added that Honda Cars India expects to maintain the positive momentum in the coming months.