SIAM Records 6.92 Million First-Half Motorcycle Dispatches as Premium Segment Climbs 31%
Indian motorcycle manufacturers dispatched 6.92 million units in the first half of fiscal 2027, recording the industry's second-highest six-month volume on record according to SIAM wholesales data.
- 6.92 million units
- 10%
- 1.41 million units
- 31%
What Happened
Industry dispatches compiled by SIAM showed that domestic two-wheeler manufacturers shipped 6.92 million motorcycles from April through September 2026. The half-year total advanced 10 percent from 6.27 million units in the corresponding period of fiscal 2026, trailing only the record 7.37 million units dispatched during the first half of fiscal 2019.
- 6.92 million units (+10% YoY)
- 6.27 million units
- 7.37 million units
Dispatches exceeded one million motorcycles in each of the six individual months, reaching a monthly high of 1.41 million units in September. Volume expansion was anchored by market leader Hero MotoCorp and Honda, while robust shipments from TVS and Royal Enfield also expanded to meet festive retail commitments.
Why this matters
A 10 percent year-on-year dispatch increase was propelled by a 31 percent jump in 150cc to 350cc motorcycles, demonstrating a strong consumer shift toward premium two-wheelers ahead of the festive season. The half-year volume marks the strongest wholesale performance since the pre-pandemic peak of 7.37 million units in fiscal 2019.
Terms in This Story
- OTA
- Over-the-air update, a software update delivered remotely to a vehicle.
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