India Two Wheeler Sales August 2026 recorded strong growth, with domestic retail sales reaching 17,14,610 units, according to data from the Federation of Automobile Dealers Associations (FADA). Retail sales increased by 19.69% year on year, compared with 14,32,537 units in August 2025, highlighting strong consumer demand across India’s two-wheeler market.
The market did, however, see a 5.70% month-on-month decline from July 2026, when dealers retailed 18,18,289 two-wheelers. FADA attributed the strong annual growth to healthy rural demand and improved affordability, while the monthly decline was influenced by seasonal factors including the monsoon and the Shravan/Aadi period.
August also produced an interesting change at the top. Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India remained India’s No. 1 two-wheeler brand in domestic retail registrations, while TVS Motor Company became the largest manufacturer by total monthly two-wheeler dispatches, including exports.
This difference between retail registrations and manufacturer sales is important when comparing August 2026 two-wheeler sales.
India Two-Wheeler Sales August 2026: Key Highlights
- India’s two-wheeler retail sales reached 17,14,610 units.
- Retail sales grew 19.69% YoY over August 2025.
- August retail sales were down 5.70% MoM from July 2026.
- Honda led domestic retail sales with 4,47,342 units.
- Hero MotoCorp ranked second in retail sales with 4,13,996 units.
- TVS Motor ranked third in retail sales with 3,53,746 units.
- TVS recorded 5,91,437 total two-wheeler sales/dispatches, including exports.
- Honda reported 5,79,162 total two-wheeler sales, including exports.
- Hero MotoCorp reported 5,68,398 total two-wheeler sales.
- Electric two-wheelers accounted for 10.68% of total two-wheeler retail registrations.
- TVS led electric two-wheeler retail sales with 48,938 units.
- Bajaj followed with 41,114 electric two-wheelers, while Ather recorded 28,757.
India Two-Wheeler Retail Sales August 2026
FADA’s retail data provides the clearest picture of actual vehicle registrations in India during August.
| Rank | Manufacturer | Aug 2026 Retail | Aug 2025 Retail | YoY Growth | Market Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Honda | 4,47,342 | 3,72,867 | 19.97% | 26.09% |
| 2 | Hero MotoCorp | 4,13,996 | 3,49,039 | 18.61% | 24.15% |
| 3 | TVS Motor | 3,53,746 | 2,82,347 | 25.29% | 20.63% |
| 4 | Bajaj Auto | 1,57,149 | 1,36,335 | 15.27% | 9.17% |
| 5 | Suzuki Motorcycle India | 1,04,217 | 96,184 | 8.35% | 6.08% |
| 6 | Royal Enfield | 94,448 | 76,505 | 23.45% | 5.51% |
| 7 | Yamaha | 62,375 | 55,172 | 13.06% | 3.64% |
The table shows that Honda retained the top retail position, while TVS delivered the strongest year-on-year growth among the three largest manufacturers.
Honda Leads India’s Two-Wheeler Retail Market
Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India remained at the top of the domestic retail rankings in August 2026.
The company recorded 4,47,342 retail registrations, up from 3,72,867 units in August 2025. That represents 19.97% YoY growth, giving Honda a 26.09% share of the retail two-wheeler market.
Honda’s strong position continues to be supported by its extensive scooter and motorcycle portfolio. The company’s strong presence in the commuter motorcycle and family scooter segments gives it a broad customer base across urban and rural markets.
It is important to distinguish this retail number from Honda’s company-reported sales.
Honda reported 5,79,162 total two-wheeler sales in August, consisting of 5,17,329 domestic units and 61,833 exports. Total sales were up 8% from 5,34,861 units in August 2025.
Hero MotoCorp Remains Close Behind Honda
Hero MotoCorp recorded 4,13,996 retail registrations in August 2026, compared with 3,49,039 units in August 2025.
The company’s retail sales increased 18.61% YoY, giving it a 24.15% market share. Hero therefore remained within striking distance of Honda in the domestic retail market.
Hero’s traditional strength remains the commuter motorcycle market, although its scooter business is becoming increasingly important.
At the manufacturer level, Hero dispatched 5,68,398 two-wheelers in August 2026, up 2.65% from 5,53,727 units a year earlier.
One interesting development was the sharp increase in scooter volumes. Hero dispatched 74,547 scooters, up 42.8% YoY, while motorcycle dispatches stood at 4,93,851 units, down 1.53%.
Hero’s domestic sales were 5,42,305 units, while exports declined to 26,093 units.
TVS Motor Becomes the Biggest Manufacturer by Total Dispatches
The biggest headline from India’s August 2026 two-wheeler market came from TVS Motor Company.
TVS reported 5,91,437 two-wheeler sales in August 2026, up from 4,90,788 units in August 2025. This represents approximately 21% YoY growth.
The company recorded 4,33,796 domestic two-wheeler sales, while exports stood at 1,57,641 units.
This pushed TVS ahead of Honda and Hero in the manufacturer-dispatch ranking for August.
However, there is an important clarification for readers:
TVS was No. 1 by total manufacturer-reported two-wheeler sales/dispatches, while Honda was No. 1 in India’s domestic retail registrations.
These are two different measurements and should not be presented as interchangeable.
TVS’s August performance was helped by both international markets and strong electric two-wheeler growth.
TVS Electric Two-Wheeler Sales Rise 137%
Electric mobility was one of the strongest growth areas for TVS in August.
TVS sold 59,453 electric two-wheelers in August 2026, compared with 25,138 units in August 2025. That represents a huge 137% YoY increase.
This growth demonstrates how quickly electric scooters are becoming an important part of TVS’s overall business.
The company’s electric portfolio, led by the iQube family, has helped TVS strengthen its position in India’s rapidly expanding electric two-wheeler market.
Electric Two-Wheeler Sales August 2026
According to FADA retail data, India recorded 1,83,204 electric two-wheeler registrations in August 2026.
That represented 10.68% of the overall two-wheeler retail market, compared with 7.66% in August 2025. EV penetration therefore increased by around three percentage points over the year.
The leading electric two-wheeler manufacturers were:
| Rank | EV Manufacturer | Aug 2026 Retail Sales | YoY Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TVS Motor | 48,938 | 90.82% |
| 2 | Bajaj Auto | 41,114 | 235.73% |
| 3 | Ather Energy | 28,757 | 49.70% |
| 4 | Hero MotoCorp | 19,007 | 38.04% |
| 5 | Ola Electric | 13,852 | -28.83% |
| 6 | Greaves Electric Mobility | 8,613 | 88.59% |
| 7 | River | 5,141 | 170.15% |
| 8 | BGauss | 4,845 | 180.22% |
TVS remained the retail leader in electric two-wheelers, while Bajaj recorded particularly strong year-on-year growth. Ather maintained the third position.
Ola Electric was the notable exception among the major players, with August registrations declining 28.83% YoY.
Bajaj Auto Records Strong Two-Wheeler Growth
Bajaj Auto reported 4,43,748 two-wheeler sales in August 2026, compared with 3,41,887 units in August 2025.
That represents 30% YoY growth.
The company’s domestic two-wheeler sales increased 10% to 2,01,898 units, while exports jumped 53% to 2,41,850 units.
This makes exports a major part of Bajaj’s August performance.
Bajaj’s total August sales across two-wheelers and commercial vehicles were 5,35,764 units, but this figure should not be used as its two-wheeler sales figure. For two-wheeler comparisons, the correct number is 4,43,748.
Bajaj’s strong electric scooter performance also helped its position in the growing EV market.
Royal Enfield Maintains Strong Premium Motorcycle Demand
Royal Enfield sold 1,26,479 motorcycles in August 2026, compared with 1,14,002 units in August 2025.
The company recorded approximately 11% YoY growth.
Domestic sales increased to 1,14,204 units, while exports reached 12,275 units.
Royal Enfield’s motorcycles up to 350cc and EVs recorded 1,13,143 units, growing 14.71% YoY. The above-350cc segment, however, declined 13.24% to 13,336 units.
The numbers indicate that the company’s 350cc-focused portfolio continues to be a major volume driver.
Suzuki and Yamaha Continue Their Growth
Suzuki Motorcycle India recorded 1,04,217 retail registrations in August 2026, up 8.35% compared with August 2025.
Yamaha recorded 62,375 retail registrations, representing 13.06% YoY growth.
Both manufacturers continue to have a strong presence in scooters, commuter motorcycles and premium motorcycle segments.
What August 2026 Two-Wheeler Sales Tell Us About the Indian Market
Strong demand despite a monthly decline
The 19.69% YoY growth shows that the underlying two-wheeler market remained healthy. The 5.70% MoM decline should be viewed in the context of seasonal monsoon conditions and the Shravan/Aadi period rather than as a major deterioration in demand.
EVs are becoming mainstream
Electric two-wheelers crossed the 10% share mark in August retail registrations. While penetration declined slightly from July’s 11.24%, the year-on-year increase from 7.66% remains significant.
TVS is gaining momentum
TVS’s combination of domestic growth, exports and electric scooter sales has made it one of the strongest performers in the market.
Exports are influencing manufacturer rankings
TVS and Bajaj benefited significantly from international sales in August. This explains why manufacturer-reported sales can look very different from domestic retail rankings.
Scooters are becoming increasingly important
Hero’s 42.8% YoY increase in scooter dispatches is a good example of the growing importance of scooters within the two-wheeler industry.
Retail Sales vs Manufacturer Sales: Why the Numbers Are Different
One of the most important things to understand about August 2026 two-wheeler sales is that retail registrations and manufacturer sales are not the same measurement.
FADA’s retail data records vehicles registered with customers through dealers.
Manufacturer sales/dispatch data can include domestic dispatches as well as exports.
Therefore:
Domestic retail leader: Honda — 4,47,342 registrations.
Manufacturer total-sales leader: TVS — 5,91,437 two-wheelers, including exports.
This is why the statement “TVS became India’s No. 1 two-wheeler manufacturer by August dispatches” is more precise than simply saying “TVS sold more bikes in India than Honda.”
For an automobile website, maintaining this distinction improves the accuracy and credibility of the sales report.
India Two-Wheeler Sales Outlook for September 2026
September could be an important month for India’s two-wheeler industry as the festive season approaches.
Manufacturers are likely to benefit from increased consumer activity, new product launches, promotional campaigns and financing offers.
The key areas to watch will be:
- Whether Honda retains its retail leadership
- Whether TVS can maintain its strong manufacturer-sales momentum
- Hero’s scooter growth
- Bajaj’s export performance
- Growth of electric scooters
- Royal Enfield’s 350cc motorcycle demand
- Festive-season retail registrations
The growing EV share will also remain one of the biggest trends to watch. With TVS, Bajaj, Ather, Hero and Ola competing aggressively, electric scooter sales could become even more important in the coming months.
Final Verdict
India’s two-wheeler market delivered a strong performance in August 2026, with 17.14 lakh retail registrations and 19.69% YoY growth.
Honda remained the retail market leader, while Hero MotoCorp followed closely. TVS recorded the fastest growth among the three largest retail players and also emerged as the largest manufacturer by total two-wheeler dispatches, helped by strong exports and rapidly growing electric two-wheeler sales.
The electric two-wheeler segment was another major highlight, crossing a 10% share of the overall retail two-wheeler market. TVS led the EV retail market, followed by Bajaj and Ather.
With the festive season approaching, September and October could bring another major shift in India’s two-wheeler sales rankings.
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