In January 2026, the Indian two-wheeler market saw robust sales, led by the usual industry leaders. While total sales figures can vary slightly between sources (retail vs. wholesale), the ranking of the top 10 best-selling brands is consistent across major reports. Below is the list based on retail sales data from the Federation of Automobile Dealers Associations (FADA
Rank
Manufacturer
January 2026 Sales (Units)
Market Share
1
Hero MotoCorp
4,92,167
26.56%
2
Honda Motorcycles
4,72,938
25.52%
3
TVS Motor Company
3,64,241
19.66%
4
Bajaj Auto
1,95,752
10.56%
5
Royal Enfield
1,06,398
5.74%
6
Suzuki Motorcycle India
98,899
5.34%
7
Yamaha Motors
64,399
3.48%
8
Ather Energy
21,999
1.19%
9
Ola Electric
7,516
0.41%
10
Greaves Electric Mobility
5,337
0.29%
📈 Key Market Insights from January 2026
The sales figures reveal some interesting trends about the Indian two-wheeler market:
The Dominant Duo: The race for the top spot was incredibly close. Hero MotoCorp retained its leadership, driven by its strong portfolio of commuter motorcycles like the Splendor, which are especially popular in rural and semi-urban markets . However, Honda was a very close second, with its sales growth rate actually outpacing Hero’s, largely thanks to the ever-present demand for its Activa scooter .
Strong Performers in the Top 5: TVS Motor Company secured third place with impressive growth, powered by consistent demand for its Jupiter scooter and Apache motorcycle series . Bajaj Auto held the fourth position, seeing a strong month-on-month surge driven by its popular Pulsar range . Royal Enfield continues to dominate the premium motorcycle segment, occupying the fifth spot with sales of its 350cc and larger engine bikes .
EV Market Shake-up: The electric two-wheeler segment showed a mixed performance. While Ather Energy secured the eighth position with significant year-on-year growth, Ola Electric experienced a substantial drop in sales compared to the previous year, following customer service and quality issues . This shift allowed Ather to become a leading player in the EV space for the month .
I hope this gives you a clear picture of the two-wheeler market's performance in January 2026. Are you interested in the sales figures for a specific type of bike, such as electric models or premium motorcycles?
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