India’s two-wheeler market kicked off 2026 with strong momentum, as major bike and scooter makers posted healthy sales growth both in the domestic market and overseas. Riding on renewed buyer demand, festive carry-over interest, and export strength, the industry recorded more than 22.6 lakh two-wheelers sold in January — up sharply from this time last year.
🏆 Top 6 Brands — Sales Snapshot (Jan 2026)
| Brand | Domestic Sales | Exports | Total Sales | YoY Growth Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Honda | 5,19,579 | 54,832 | 5,74,411 | Strong gains |
| Hero MotoCorp | 5,20,208 | 37,663 | 5,57,871 | Consistent leader |
| TVS Motor | 3,83,262 | 1,10,933 | 4,94,195 | Rapid rise |
| Bajaj Auto | 2,14,727 | 1,91,568 | 4,06,295 | Exports bolster growth |
| Suzuki Motorcycle India | 1,00,296 | Smaller export share | ~1,10,000+ | Steady demand |
| Royal Enfield | 93,781 | Smaller export share | ~1,00,000 | Growing niche |
📊 Total two-wheeler sales in January 2026: 22,62,880 units — roughly 25% higher year-on-year.
🚗 Heads Up on Brand Performance
🏍️ Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India emerged as the overall sales champion when both domestic and exports were counted. Its brisk growth was led by perennial favourites like Activa and commuter bikes.
🚴 Hero MotoCorp remained neck and neck. With a massive sales footprint and strong commuter bike demand (think Splendor and HF Deluxe), Hero retained leadership in domestic numbers.
🏁 TVS Motor Company continued its upward trend — particularly in scooters like Jupiter and performance bikes such as Apache — and made notable export contributions too.
⚙️ Bajaj Auto balanced strong home market demand with a dominant export position, shipping nearly 2 lakh two-wheelers overseas.
🛵 Suzuki & Royal Enfield posted stable growth, reflecting steady interest in scooters and mid-capacity bikes.
📊 Domestic vs Export Split
| Segment | Units Sold | YoY Growth |
|---|---|---|
| Domestic | ~18.3 lakh | ~26% YoY increase |
| Exports | ~4.3 lakh | ~22% YoY increase |
Exports remained a vital driver for brands like Bajaj and TVS, helping overall industry figures stay robust.
🔍 What It Means for 2026
January’s numbers show that demand for commuter motorcycles, scooters, and niche premium motorcycles remains strong across India and abroad. With new model launches and rising electric-two-wheeler interest also shaping the landscape, analysts expect the momentum to continue into the rest of the year.
