Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India (HMSI) closed October 2025 on a highly positive note as the company reported strong domestic sales driven by festive demand, improved buyer sentiment, and market stability after the GST 2.0 reforms. Several key Honda models performed exceptionally well, led by the ever-popular Activa, Shine series, and Dio, which together contributed over 85% of Hondaโs total sales.
In a major achievement, Honda also crossed 3.5 crore (35 million) cumulative sales for the Activa lineup (Activa 110, Active 125, Active-i), making it the best-selling scooter series in Indiaโs history.
Hondaโs Overall Performance in October 2025
Honda registered 5,98,946 units in domestic sales during October 2025, marking a 9.11% year-on-year growth over the 5,48,960 units sold in the same month last year. This translates to a volume increase of 49,986 units, reflecting strong festive season demand.
Honda Active Dominates the Market
The Honda Activa continued its unmatched dominance:
- Units sold: 3,26,551
- YoY Growth: 22.39%
- Share in Hondaโs sales: 54.52%
With more than half of Hondaโs monthly sales coming from the Active alone, its leadership position in the scooter segment remains unchallenged.
Shine Series Sees a Dip, Doi Shows Growth
Shine 125 & SP125 (Combined)
- Sales: 1,44,372 units
- YoY Decline: -8.90%
Despite being Hondaโs second-largest contributor, the Shine 125 and SP125 reported a drop in sales compared to last year.
Honda Dio
- Sales: 36,340 units
- YoY Growth: 9.53%
The Dio scooter witnessed renewed interest, aided by fresh styling and strong demand among young buyers.
Mid-Segment Models: Mixed Performance
Honda Unicorn
- Sales: 32,825 units
- Growth: 3.33%
The Unicorn continued to attract steady buyers, especially in Tier-2 and Tier-3 cities.
Shine 100
- Sales: 30,243 units
- YoY Decline: -20.03%
The recent competition in the 100cc segment impacted Shine 100โs performance.
Hornet 125 Debut
- Sales: 9,899 units
A strong entry for the new Hornet 125, contributing notably in its first months.
Other Honda Models โ Growth Trends & Highlights
- SP160: 5,756 units (โ 9.14%)
- Livo: 4,351 units (โ 15.29%)
- CB350: 3,395 units (โ 84.71%, major increase)
- Hโness 350: 2,056 units (โ 25.80%)
- Hornet 2.0: 1,949 units (โ 54.81%)
- CB200X: 1,053 units (โ 6.69%)
- XL750: 84 units (โ 366.67%)
- CBR 650: 66 units
- GL1800 Gold Wing: 6 units
Four models recorded zero sales:
Dream, CB300, CB500 and QC1.
Honda confirmed that the Activa e has been discontinued since August 2025.
Conclusion
Hondaโs performance in October 2025 shows clear signs of market revival and strong customer confidence. While the Activa continues to rule the charts, other models like the CB350, Hornet 125, and Hornet 2.0 also contributed to overall growth. With the festive season boost and recovering rural demand, Honda is positioned for a strong finish to the year.
