Two-wheeler capacities may touch 15 m next fiscal

15 Nov 2010 Evaluate

Two-wheeler plant capacities across India are projected to be close to 15 million units in 2011-12, as manufacturers plan to go flat out in a buoyant market. This would translate into a 25 per cent jump from this fiscal, which is expected to close at a little over 12 million units. Despite this impressive number, India is still behind China whose annual output of two-wheelers is in the range of 20 million units

In 2011-12, market leader, Hero Honda is expected to finalise the location of its fourth plant which means its overall capacity could end up being over 5.5 million units. Its closest rival, Bajaj Auto, has planned around 4.5 million units for its three plants, with three-wheelers taking up the balance 500,000 units. TVS Motor Company and Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India could have around 4.5 million units between themselves. Other players like Mahindra, Suzuki and Yamaha are also planning to increase capacities though their combined numbers would be well under a million units.

While motorcycles continue to dominate the landscape, gearless scooters too have been doing brisk business. In motorcycles, the executive commuter segment (Rs 40,000-45,000) continues to be the top seller, with monthly sales closer to the 4.5 lakh mark.

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