India’s motorcycle exporters are on course to surpass 5 million units in 2026-27, driven by record overseas sales from Bajaj and TVS, especially in Africa and Latin America.
India’s motorcycle exporters have started the new fiscal year with momentum that points to another record. Data from the Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers, as reported by Autocar India, show shipments of 1.81 million motorcycles between April and July 2026, a rise of 33% from a year earlier. Motorcycles made up 86% of India’s 2.10 million two-wheeler exports in the period, underscoring how heavily the sector still depends on commuter bikes for overseas growth.
Bajaj Auto and TVS Motor Company remained the main engines of that expansion. Together, the two manufacturers accounted for 1.38 million motorcycle exports, or 76% of the total, with demand concentrated in the 100cc to 125cc range. Bajaj exported 854,991 motorcycles in the four-month period, up 48% year on year, while TVS shipped 529,041 units, a gain of 31%, according to the figures cited by Autocar India. The two companies have also benefited from stronger overseas demand in Africa and Latin America, where affordable, fuel-efficient models continue to sell well.
Reuters reported in June that Bajaj exported more two-wheelers than it sold in India during the quarter, highlighting how important foreign markets have become to its business mix. The news agency said growth was being driven by demand across Africa, Latin America and parts of Asia, while TVS was also posting record overseas sales. That wider strength follows a strong 2025-26 fiscal year, when India’s motorcycle exports climbed to a record 4.47 million units, according to Autocar Pro.
If current trends continue, India could surpass the 5 million mark in motorcycle exports for the first time in 2026-27. Autocar India said the first four months of the fiscal year already equal 40.5% of last year’s record, implying an annualised pace of roughly 5.44 million units. Industry watchers say that would reinforce India’s position as a global hub for low-cost commuter motorcycles, even as manufacturers continue to invest in capacity and electric vehicles.
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