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From 8 stories, the newest dated 9 Oct 2026. Summary written 16 Oct 2026.
India Yamaha Motor sells motorcycles and scooters in India, and its new models reach Yamaha Blue Square dealerships. [1] source: Business Today
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It has an annual capacity of 1.5 million vehicles across Surajpur and Chennai. [2] source: The Hindu BusinessLine Business Standard reported that it holds around 3% of the overall domestic motorcycle market. [3] source: Business Standard Its India investment totals ₹3,800 crore cumulatively, including ₹2,000 crore in Chennai R&D and manufacturing. [2] source: The Hindu BusinessLine
On 1 September 2026 ET Small Business reported that India Yamaha Motor will absorb Yamaha Motor Electronics India, with the restructuring expected to conclude by the first half of 2027. [4] source: ET Small Business In August 2026 it launched the YZF-R2 200cc range at Rs 2.31 lakh to Rs 2.53 lakh, with dealer arrivals from mid-September 2026. [1] source: Business Today In July 2026 it launched the Aerox E electric scooter at ₹2.81 lakh ex-showroom Delhi. [5] source: IndianWeb2 It targets over 1.1 million domestic and export units this year, around 10% growth on approximately 1.0 million last year. [3] source: Business Standard It expects its capacity to fill within two to three years. [2] source: The Hindu BusinessLine Autocar India reported 1,066 Yamaha EC-06 retail sales since March, as Honda, Suzuki and Yamaha together held a 0.66% share of India's e-2W market. [6] source: Autocar India
Yamaha Motor India is cautious on expanding electric two-wheelers because of imported battery-cell dependence, supply constraints and margin pressure. [3] source: Business Standard Its Indian R&D division has approximately 280 personnel. [3] source: Business Standard Honda, KTM and Suzuki are named alongside it in coverage of the Chennai-made YZF-R2. [7] source: Outlook Business
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What is India Yamaha Motor's current strategy in India?
India Yamaha Motor launched the Aerox E electric scooter at ₹2.81 lakh in July 2026, launched the YZF-R2 range from Rs 2.31 lakh in August 2026, and in September 2026 was reported to be absorbing Yamaha Motor Electronics India by the first half of 2027. [5] source: IndianWeb2[1] source: Business Today[4] source: ET Small Business
Who are India Yamaha Motor's main competitors?
Honda, KTM and Suzuki are the brands named alongside India Yamaha Motor's Chennai-made YZF-R2 in August 2026. [7] source: Outlook Business The YZF-R2 is positioned above the Yamaha R15 and is listed with the KTM RC 200. [8] source: ET Small Business
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