India Two-Wheeler Market July 2026 Registrations Rise 28.15%

India Two-Wheeler Registrations Grow 28.15% In July 2026

India’s two-wheeler registrations rose 28.15% year on year to 1.818 million units in July 2026, compared with 1.419 million units in July 2025, according to JATO data. The India Two-Wheeler Market July 2026 figures are based on vehicle registrations recorded as of August 1, 2026, with Telangana excluded from the dataset. On a month-on-month basis, registrations declined 1.30% from 1.842 million units in June 2026. JATO attributed the annual increase to personal mobility demand, rural consumption and continued demand for commuter vehicles.

Demand Remains Strong Despite Monthly Decline

Ravi Bhatia, President of JATO Dynamics India, said the July performance showed that the market continues to demonstrate strong year-on-year growth. The annual increase indicates sustained registration momentum despite the modest monthly decline from June. The data also points to a market supported by multiple demand drivers rather than a single product category. Personal mobility requirements, improving rural consumption and commuter-oriented purchasing all contributed to the stronger registration base, while the month-on-month movement suggests that July did not extend the June level of activity.

Honda Leads Two-Wheeler Market In July

Honda led the market in July with 449,468 registrations and a 26.40% share, with registrations increasing 22.98% year on year. Hero recorded 419,452 units and held a 24.63% share, despite a 0.21% year-on-year decline in market share. TVS recorded 357,808 registrations and a 21.01% share, with its share increasing 0.95% year on year, the largest gain among the major OEMs listed by JATO. Bajaj recorded 171,789 units for a 10.09% share, while Suzuki registered 97,716 units for a 5.74% share.

July 2026 Two-Wheeler OEM Registration Performance

Electric-Focused Brands Show Mixed Performance

The next group of manufacturers also showed varied registration performance. Royal Enfield recorded 90,492 registrations, followed by Yamaha with 64,872 units. Among the electric-focused brands identified in the JATO data, Ather recorded 28,540 registrations, representing a 60.02% year-on-year increase. Ola recorded 13,085 units, down 29.08% from the corresponding period, while Ampere recorded 9,592 registrations, up 124.85%. The contrasting results among electric-focused brands highlight uneven performance within the expanding electric two-wheeler segment.

Hero Splendor Plus Remains Top Registered Model

At the model level, Hero Splendor Plus was the highest-registered two-wheeler in July with 288,599 units. Honda Activa followed with 217,944 units, while TVS Jupiter recorded 122,298 units and Bajaj Pulsar registered 100,190 units. The model rankings underline the continuing importance of high-volume commuter motorcycles and scooters in the Indian market. The leading models also demonstrate how established product platforms continue to generate substantial registration volumes even as electric models and newer mobility technologies gain visibility within the broader two-wheeler market.

Motorcycles Continue To Dominate Vehicle Mix

Motorcycles accounted for 56.9% of total two-wheeler registrations in July, making them the largest vehicle segment. Scooters contributed 32.2%, while electric scooters represented 9.5% of total registrations. By propulsion type, petrol-powered vehicles accounted for 88.7% of registrations, compared with 11.2% for electric vehicles. JATO said the figures show that petrol vehicles remained the majority of registrations while electric vehicle adoption increased. The segment mix therefore reflects continued strength in conventional two-wheelers alongside a growing, but still smaller, electric market presence.

Uttar Pradesh Remains Largest State Market

At the city level, Delhi recorded the highest registrations at approximately 50,600 units in July, followed by Bengaluru with 47,800 units, Chennai with 39,200 units, Hyderabad with 35,600 units and Pune with 29,400 units. At the state level, Uttar Pradesh remained the largest market with approximately 199,400 registrations. Maharashtra followed with 185,000 units, while Tamil Nadu recorded 184,900 units. These figures show that demand remained concentrated across several major urban centres and large states with substantial two-wheeler usage.

Urban And Rural Demand Both Support Registrations

Urban markets accounted for 1.061 million registrations, while rural markets contributed 435,900 units. Metro cities recorded 321,000 registrations, with JATO linking the classification to scooter and electric vehicle penetration. The distribution indicates that urban areas remained the larger source of registrations, while rural demand continued to provide an important contribution to overall market growth. The combination of personal mobility demand and rural consumption cited by JATO is therefore reflected in the registration distribution across urban and rural markets.

Dealer Inventory Remains Aligned With Retail Demand

Two-wheeler inventory levels stood at approximately 37 to 40 days in July, according to JATO. The company said dealers maintained stock levels in line with retail demand, with no significant indications of inventory buildup or channel stress. This inventory position provides an additional indication that the higher registration volume was not accompanied by a major deterioration in dealer stock conditions. Overall, the July data combines strong year-on-year growth, continued dominance of petrol-powered vehicles, increasing electric adoption and broadly aligned dealer inventories.

Frequently Asked Questions

What was the two-wheeler registration growth in July 2026?
India recorded 1.818 million two-wheeler registrations in July 2026, representing a 28.15% year-on-year increase compared with 1.419 million units in July 2025. JATO attributed the annual growth to personal mobility demand, rural consumption and commuter vehicle demand. Registrations declined 1.30% from June 2026, when the market recorded 1.842 million units. The July figures are based on registrations available as of August 1, 2026, with Telangana excluded from the dataset.

Which company led the Indian two-wheeler market in July 2026?
Honda led the Indian two-wheeler market in July 2026 with 449,468 registrations and a 26.40% market share. Its registrations increased 22.98% year on year. Hero followed with 419,452 units and a 24.63% share, while TVS recorded 357,808 registrations and a 21.01% share. TVS achieved the largest market-share gain among the major OEMs listed by JATO, increasing its share by 0.95 percentage points year on year.

What was the electric vehicle share of two-wheeler registrations?
Electric vehicles represented 11.2% of total two-wheeler registrations in July 2026, while petrol-powered vehicles accounted for 88.7%. Electric scooters alone represented 9.5% of total registrations. JATO said the figures demonstrate that petrol vehicles continued to dominate the market even as electric vehicle adoption increased. Performance among electric-focused manufacturers was mixed, with Ather registrations increasing 60.02% year on year, Ola declining 29.08% and Ampere increasing 124.85% during the same period.