New Delhi, 11 May 2026 – India’s two-wheeler market recorded approximately 1.92 million registrations in April 2026, signalling structural demand strength across both urban and rural markets, even as volumes normalised following the financial year-end surge. On a month-on-month basis, registrations declined by 2.3 percent compared to March 2026, which is in line with the usual seasonal slowdown after the financial year-end.
The April outcome follows a strong FY26 close, with the two-wheeler industry entering FY27 on a stable footing. Unlike earlier cycles where demand softened sharply post-March, April 2026 demonstrated continuity in retail momentum, supported by improving consumer sentiment, better product availability and steady financing access.
Commenting on the April data, Ravi Bhatia, President, JATO Dynamics India – Global Automotive Intelligence, said, “April’s two-wheeler numbers reflect a mature and predictable market. The marginal month-on-month decline is seasonal and expected. The year-on-year growth, on a higher base, is the real story – and it remains firmly intact.”
Hero MotoCorp retained its leadership position in April with registrations exceeding 5.5 lakh units, driven primarily by the continued strength of its commuter motorcycle portfolio. Honda followed closely with over 4.7 lakh registrations. Yamaha reported healthy growth, while Suzuki experienced a marginal decline, reflecting brand-level and portfolio-level variances rather than market weakness.
At the model level, Hero Splendor Plus remained India’s highest registered two-wheeler in April 2026, reaffirming the enduring strength of value-focused commuter motorcycles. Honda Activa retained leadership in the scooter segment, followed by TVS Jupiter, while Bajaj Pulsar continued as the top-selling sporty commuter motorcycle.
Motorcycles continued to dominate the segment mix with close to 59 percent share, while scooters accounted for about 30 percent of total registrations. Electric scooters increased their contribution to nearly 9 percent, highlighting gradual but consistent growth in EV adoption. Mopeds, big bikes and electric motorcycles remained niche with limited volumes.
From a geographic perspective, Delhi emerged as the single largest two-wheeler market in April, followed by Bengaluru and Pune. Chennai and Mumbai also featured among the top city markets, reflecting sustained urban demand despite traffic, regulatory and cost pressures.
At the state level, Uttar Pradesh led two-wheeler registrations, followed by Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu and Bihar, highlighting broad-based demand across northern, western and southern regions of the country.
Rural demand, commuter motorcycles and expanding electric scooter adoption are expected to remain the primary growth pillars in the coming months. Financing availability and product refresh cycles will continue to play a critical role in sustaining momentum.
“The two-wheeler market has entered FY27 with a level of predictability we have not seen in several years,” Bhatia concluded. “Seasonality still exists, but the underlying demand engine is stable, diversified and resilient.”
Overall, April 2026 data indicate a structurally strong two-wheeler market. While month-on-month volumes moderated, year-on-year growth remained healthy. Rural demand, commuter motorcycles and rising electric scooter adoption are expected to continue supporting market momentum in the coming months.
Data source: Data extraction as of 1 May 2026, registrations excluding Telangana
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