Domestic scooter manufacturers dispatched a record 48,65,192 units across the country during the first half of FY2027, marking a 29 percent year-on-year increase. This six-month stretch featured two distinct monthly records, starting with April 2026 registering 6,91,993 units as the best-ever April on record. Subsequently, September saw 9,95,576 units delivered, establishing the highest monthly total for the category and falling just 4,424 units short of the milestone 1 million mark. Over a 12-year timeframe, total volumes have more than doubled from the 2.4 million units recorded in H1 FY2016, with the current half-year already hitting roughly 60 percent of the previous full-year record of 8.11 million units set in FY2026.
Electric Scooter Growth and Manufacturer Standings
Electric vehicles represent the fastest-expanding segment within the category, with e-scooter wholesales surging 103 percent year on year to 9,78,017 units in H1 FY2027 compared to 4,81,199 units in H1 FY2026. This steep climb elevated the EV contribution to total scooter dispatches from 13 percent to 20 percent over a single year. TVS Motor Company captured the top position in the e-scooter space by dispatching 3,05,972 units of its iQube and Orbiter models, representing a 107 percent growth and securing a 31 percent market share.
Bajaj Auto secured second place with 2,60,982 units of Chetak and Yulu scooters, translating to a 116 percent jump and a 27 percent share. Together, TVS and Bajaj control 58 percent of all electric two-wheelers sold during the period. Ather Energy followed in third place with 1,71,611 units and 56 percent growth, though its segment share moved from 23 percent to 18 percent due to broader market expansion. Meanwhile, Hero MotoCorp through its Vida brand dispatched 1,33,964 units, up 118 percent for a 14 percent share. Traditional Japanese players Honda, Suzuki, and Yamaha combined for 12,523 e-scooters and a 1 percent collective share, led by Honda with 7,010 units up 176 percent.
Overall Brand Rankings and Performance
| Brand | H1 FY2027 Units / Models | Growth | Market Position / Share Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Honda | Category Leader | Up 15 percent | Market share dipped from 38 percent to 34 percent |
| TVS | 1.43 million units | Up 32 percent | Added 3,49,404 units year on year |
| Suzuki | 6,22,722 units | Up 11 percent | Third place in overall rankings |
| Hero MotoCorp | 4,09,319 units | Up 70 percent | Fourth place in overall rankings |
| Bajaj Auto | 2,60,982 units | Up 116 percent | Fifth place, displacing Yamaha |
| Yamaha | 2,02,131 units | Up 33 percent | Sixth place in overall rankings |
| Ather Energy | 1,71,611 units | Up 56 percent | Seventh place in overall rankings |
| River Mobility | 30,232 units (Indie) | New entry | Entered top 10, overtaking Piaggio |
When combining internal combustion engine (ICE) and electric models, Honda Motorcycle and Scooter India stays at the front of the category with 15 percent growth, although its share shifted from 38 percent to 34 percent. TVS Motor Company occupies second position with 1.43 million units and 32 percent growth, adding 3,49,404 units year on year with nearly half of that incremental volume originating from its electric portfolio. Suzuki holds third place with 6,22,722 units up 11 percent, while Hero MotoCorp takes fourth with 4,09,319 units up 70 percent.
Bajaj Auto climbed to fifth position with 2,60,982 units, pushing past Yamaha which registered 2,02,131 units up 33 percent. Ather Energy stands in seventh place, and River Mobility entered the top ten by outperforming Piaggio with 30,232 deliveries of the Indie scooter.
Market Outlook and Festive Expectations
With the festive season currently underway, industry participants are aiming to translate the robust H1 momentum into strong retail conversions. It remains to be seen whether the subsequent quarters can maintain the nearly 30 percent growth rate required to push total annual scooter sales past the 10 million unit threshold for the first time, but current trajectories indicate strong movement in that direction.