Executive Summary
India's two-wheeler market recorded 1,524,678 unit sales in April 2026, representing a +9.8% month-on-month change. Hero MotoCorp maintained market leadership with 34.9% market share. The Commuter segment led the market performance.
Market Overview — April 2026
| Segment | April 2026 | Prev Month | MoM | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Commuter | 522,523 | 467,636 | +11.7% | — |
| Electric | 69,290 | 66,635 | +4.0% | — |
| Executive | 325,713 | 297,185 | +9.6% | — |
| Premium | 136,321 | 131,215 | +3.9% | — |
| Scooter | 470,831 | 425,852 | +10.6% | — |
| Total | 1,524,678 | 1,388,523 | +9.8% |
OEM Performance
Market Share Distribution
OEM Sales & Growth
Segment Analysis
State-wise Performance
Top States by Sales Volume
| # | State | Sales | MoM |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Uttar Pradesh | 203,705 | -21.4% |
| 2 | Maharashtra | 189,150 | -21.4% |
| 3 | Gujarat | 145,620 | -21.3% |
| 4 | Tamil Nadu | 130,965 | -21.4% |
| 5 | Rajasthan | 116,432 | -21.4% |
| 6 | Karnataka | 101,908 | -21.3% |
| 7 | Madhya Pradesh | 87,330 | -21.4% |
| 8 | Andhra Pradesh | 72,816 | -21.4% |
| 9 | West Bengal | 72,800 | -21.4% |
| 10 | Telangana | 58,181 | -21.4% |
Dealer Intelligence
Top Performing Dealers
| Dealer | OEM | Location | Sales | Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vijay Motors (Bajaj) | Bajaj | Uttar Pradesh, City | 200 | +138.1% |
| Bhagwati Auto (Suzuki) | Suzuki | Tamil Nadu, City | 200 | +0.0% |
| Sunrise Motors (Bajaj) | Bajaj | Karnataka, City | 199 | +54.3% |
| Atlas Motors (Ola) | Ola Electric | Maharashtra, City | 199 | +7.6% |
| Patel Motors (RE) | Royal Enfield | Karnataka, City | 197 | +14.5% |
| Lakshmi Motors (Honda) | Honda | Maharashtra, City | 194 | +120.5% |
| Fortune Motors (Ola) | Ola Electric | Maharashtra, City | 194 | +71.7% |
| Galaxy Vehicles (Bajaj) | Bajaj | Maharashtra, City | 193 | +160.8% |
| Eagle Motors (Bajaj) | Bajaj | Uttar Pradesh, City | 192 | +0.5% |
| Heritage Automobiles (TVS) | TVS | Maharashtra, City | 191 | +91.0% |
Fastest Growing Dealers
Market Trends
National Highway construction activity boosted tipper and MHCV demand.
SUVs now account for over 45% of passenger car sales driven by customer preference.
Electric three-wheelers now dominate new registrations in major cities.
Electric scooters witnessing rapid adoption in urban markets.
Last-mile logistics growth continues to fuel demand for light commercial vehicles.
Ride-hailing platforms driving organized fleet demand.
Better credit availability supporting tractor purchases in key states.
GPS-enabled and precision farming tractors seeing increased demand.
Premium motorcycles (>150cc) showing strong growth momentum.
Electric small commercial vehicles saw growing adoption in metro cities.
Electric vehicles gaining traction in premium segment with new launches.
CNG three-wheelers gaining share in goods transportation segment.
Two-wheeler demand in rural markets showing signs of recovery.
Mandatory safety norms driving replacement demand in entry segments.
Tractor exports to Africa and ASEAN showing strong growth.
Prediction & Outlook
Looking ahead to May, the two-wheeler market is expected to benefit from rural demand recovery, new product launches in the electric segment, and seasonal buying patterns. Scooter segment may see increased traction.
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