Scooter Exports in India Surge 34.95% in H1 FY2027: Dio and Navi Lead the Charge

Scooter Exports in India Surge 34.95% in H1 FY2027: Dio and Navi Lead the Charge

Scooter exports from India have seen a significant surge in the first half of the financial year 2027, with a growth rate of 34.95%. This growth is attributed to the increasing demand for scooters in the global market, particularly in countries like Europe and Southeast Asia.

The scooter exports segment has been led by Honda Dio and Honda Navi, which together accounted for more than half of the overseas shipments. Honda Dio led the pack with 1,23,104 units, a growth of 58.07% over the previous year. The Dio's share of total shipments stood at 28.28%, while Honda Navi followed closely with 1,04,032 units, up 7.03% from the previous year.

The combined contribution of Dio and Navi to the scooter exports stood at 52.18%. Other notable performers in the scooter exports segment include TVS Ntorq, which ranked third with 50,744 units, down 4.51% from the previous year, and Yamaha RayZR, which followed with 41,422 units, growing 30.36%.

Hero Xoom completed the top five with 23,791 units, up 83.88%, adding 10,853 units over the corresponding period last year. Among the electric scooter offerings, Bajaj Chetak exports rose to 5,459 units from 210 units, an increase of 5,249 units, while Ather Rizta reached 2,502 units, compared with 123 units a year earlier.

The scooter exports segment contributed 13.57% of the total two-wheeler exports from India in H1 FY2027, which stood at 32,07,357 units, up 31.86%. The motorcycles remained dominant with an 86.20% share, while mopeds contributed 0.23%.

Within scooters, Dio and Navi continued to anchor volumes, supported by rising shipments of RayZR, Xoom, Jupiter and an expanding group of electric offerings.

Top 15 Scooter Exports in H1 FY2027

• Honda Dio - 1,23,104 units (28.28% share)
• Honda Navi - 1,04,032 units (23.90% share)
• TVS Ntorq - 50,744 units (11.66% share)
• Yamaha RayZR - 41,422 units (9.45% share)
• Hero Xoom - 23,791 units (5.46% share)
• Suzuki Burgman - 18,716 units (4.29% share)
• TVS Access - 14,807 units (3.40% share)
• TVS Jupiter - 14,110 units (3.24% share)
• Honda Activa - 10,659 units (2.45% share)
• TVS iQube - 7,762 units (1.78% share)
• Bajaj Chetak - 5,459 units (1.25% share)
• Ather Rizta - 2,502 units (0.58% share)
• TVS Orbiter - 2,392 units (0.55% share)
• Ather 450 - 2,271 units (0.52% share)
• Vespa - 3,524 units (0.81% share)

Electric Scooter Shipments Expand

The electric scooter segment saw significant growth in H1 FY2027, with several models recording substantial increases in exports.

Bajaj Chetak exports rose to 5,459 units from 210 units, an increase of 5,249 units, while Ather Rizta reached 2,502 units, compared with 123 units a year earlier.

Other notable electric scooter exports include TVS Orbiter, which contributed 2,392 units, and Ather 450, which increased 37.39% to 2,271 units.

Impact of Scooter Exports on Indian Economy

The growth in scooter exports has a positive impact on the Indian economy, as it increases the country's foreign exchange earnings and creates employment opportunities in the manufacturing sector.

Moreover, the growth in scooter exports is expected to boost the demand for raw materials and components, which will benefit the domestic industry.

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However, the growth in scooter exports also poses challenges for the Indian government, as it needs to ensure that the exports do not lead to a decline in domestic sales and a loss of market share for Indian manufacturers.

What to Watch Next

The scooter exports segment is expected to continue growing in the coming years, driven by the increasing demand for scooters in the global market.

Indian manufacturers are expected to focus on developing new models and improving their existing products to meet the changing demands of the global market.

The government is also expected to implement policies to support the growth of the scooter exports segment, such as providing incentives for manufacturers and exporters.

Expert Perspective

We spoke to industry experts to understand the implications of the growth in scooter exports on the Indian economy.