New Delhi: Honda Cars India Ltd. (HCIL) reported total sales of 8,284 units in July 2026, supported by a sharp increase in domestic demand. The company sold 6,014 vehicles in India, up more than 48% from the same month last year, while exports stood at 2,270 units.
Honda Cars India had recorded domestic sales of 4,050 units in July 2025, meaning its home-market volumes increased by 1,964 units year-on-year. The company had also exported 3,474 units during the corresponding month last year.
On an overall basis, Honda’s combined domestic and export volumes increased from 7,524 units in July 2025 to 8,284 units in July 2026, representing growth of roughly 10% year-on-year. The domestic market did most of the heavy lifting this time, offsetting a decline in export volumes.
Honda attributed the improvement in domestic performance to customer response across its portfolio, including the recently introduced New City and the launch of the Honda ZR-V, alongside continued sales of the Honda Elevate and Honda Amaze.
Sharing his thoughts on the sales performance, Kunal Behl, Vice President, Marketing & Sales, Honda Cars India Ltd., said, “Our sales performance with over 48% growth in domestic sales in July’26 reflects the positive momentum we are building across our portfolio. The encouraging response to the recently introduced New City and the launch of the Honda ZR-V has further strengthened customer interest in the brand, while Honda Elevate and Honda Amaze continue to deliver robust sales backed by their strong value proposition and customer trust. With the onset of the festive season, we are confident that our strengthened portfolio and customer-focused initiatives will help us sustain this momentum in the months ahead.”
While domestic sales strengthened considerably, exports declined to 2,270 units from 3,474 units a year earlier, a fall of about 35%. The contrasting numbers underline how Honda’s July performance was increasingly driven by demand within India rather than overseas shipments.
With the festive season approaching, Honda will be looking to carry the domestic momentum into the coming months. For the carmaker, July’s numbers provide an encouraging start: stronger showroom demand has more than compensated for softer exports, putting the focus firmly on whether its refreshed model line-up can sustain the pace through India’s crucial festive buying period.
