Honda to Expand Tapukara Plant Capacity to 2 Million Units with New Production Line

Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India Pvt. Ltd. (HMSI) is preparing to scale up its manufacturing footprint in the country, with plans to add a third production line at its Tapukara facility in Rajasthan. The expansion reflects the company’s ongoing push to meet rising demand across segments, particularly in the commuter and lightweight motorcycle categories.

The new production line, expected to be operational by 2028, will add an annual capacity of 670,000 units. Once completed, the total output capacity of HMSI’s second plant will rise to approximately 2.01 million units per year. This marks a significant jump from its current capability and underlines Honda’s long-term commitment to the Indian market.

Speaking on this expansion, Tsutsumu Otani, President & CEO, HMSI, said, “The motorcycle market in India has been growing steadily alongside the country’s economic growth. In order to fulfill the expectations and trust of customers in India and all around the world, Honda remains committed to strengthening our system and capability to supply our products to the market.”

The Tapukara plant has seen steady growth since it first began operations in July 2011 with an initial capacity of 600,000 units. Within a year, that figure was doubled to 1.2 million units, highlighting the rapid pace of expansion during its early years. More recently, HMSI has focused on improving efficiency through phased adoption of automation technologies. 

Since 2023, the facility has been upgrading its machining processes, which has helped raise its current capacity to around 1.3 million units annually. The company aims to push this slightly further to 1.34 million units by the end of the financial year 2026–27.

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HMSI Announces ₹1500 Crore Investment 

To support the upcoming expansion, HMSI will invest around ₹1500 crore to acquire roughly 74,000 square metres of land adjacent to the existing plant. The new production line will be designed with flexibility in mind, enabling it to manufacture a mix of 125cc and 160cc scooters as well as light motorcycles. This adaptability is expected to help the company respond more efficiently to shifting consumer preferences.

Beyond capacity expansion, the project is also expected to generate employment, with around 2,000 new jobs likely to be created. HMSI is also evaluating production increases at its other facilities. Once all planned upgrades are completed, the company’s total annual production capacity in India is projected to grow from 6.25 million units to 8 million units by 2028.