Honda plans six FY27 launches in India to claw back share from 1%

Honda Cars India lines up six FY27 launches—including its first BEV, a sub-4m SUV and a mid-size SUV—to reverse a market share slide from 4% in FY20 to 1% in FY26. The premium ZR-V, with 8 lakh global units sold since 2022, returns via the import route.

— Source publishedFri, 22 May, 2026, 18:52 IST·First seen Fri, 22 May, 2026, 19:05 IST·Source Business Today · Latest

What happened

Honda Cars India plans six new launches in FY27, including its first BEV, sub-4m SUV and mid-size SUV, to revive market share that fell from 4% to 1%. Re-enters

Key facts

  • 6 launches FY27
  • market share 4% FY20 to 1% FY26
  • ZR-V 8 lakh units global sales since 2022

Why this matters

Honda's import-led ZR-V revival plus a localized BEV roadmap opens partnership windows in EV supply chains, charging infrastructure, and dealer network rebuilds as the OEM scrambles to rebuild relevance.