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Based on current plant specifications and selected expansion factors. Greater Noida plant produces 4-cylinder gasoline car engines (1.2L-1.5L), while Narsapura handles single-cylinder 125cc & 150cc two-wheel engines.
Finding out who actually churns out Honda engines India can feel like a maze of subsidiaries and joint ventures. The short answer is: Honda’s own Indian arms - Honda Cars India Ltd and Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India - run dedicated engine plants, while a few contract makers help with specific components. Below we break down the who, where, and how of Honda engine production on Indian soil.
Honda’s corporate presence in India
Honda Motor Co., Ltd is a Japanese multinational that designs, manufactures and sells automobiles, motorcycles and power equipment worldwide. The group entered the Indian market in 1999 through a joint venture with Hero Cycles, creating Hero Honda, and later established two wholly‑owned subsidiaries to handle cars and two‑wheelers. Over the past two decades, Honda has invested more than ₹12 billion in local manufacturing, R&D centers and dealer networks, making it one of the top ten automotive brands in the country.
Honda also runs a dedicated R&D centre in Gurgaon, Haryana, focused on powertrain calibration, emissions testing and next‑generation hybrid technologies. The centre works hand‑in‑hand with the engine plants, feeding back data that shortens development cycles by up to 20 %.
Main subsidiaries that manufacture engines
Honda Cars India Ltd (HCI) - Car engine manufacturer
Honda Cars India Ltd (commonly abbreviated HCI) is the legal entity that assembles Honda’s passenger cars in India. HCI operates a state‑of‑the‑art engine plant in Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh. The plant was commissioned in 2007 and produces four‑cylinder gasoline engines for models such as the Amaze, WR‑V and the newer City facelift. With an annual capacity of roughly 300,000 engine units, the facility supplies both domestic assembly lines and export shipments to emerging markets in Africa and the Middle East.
Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India (HMSI) - Two‑wheel engine manufacturer
Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India (HMSI) handles the production of motorcycles, scooters and their powertrains. Since 2006 HMSI has run an engine plant in Narsapura, Karnataka, near the Bangalore‑Mysore corridor. The plant specializes in single‑cylinder 125 cc and 150 cc engines that power popular models like the CB Shine, Activa and the Dio. Its current output stands at about 1 million engine units per year, making it one of the largest two‑wheel engine factories in South Asia.
Engine plant locations and production capacity
| Plant | Location | Primary products | Annual capacity (units) | Year launched |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greater Noida Engine Plant | Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh | Four‑cylinder gasoline car engines (1.2 L - 1.5 L) | ≈ 300,000 | 2007 |
| Narsapura Engine Plant | Narsapura, Karnataka | Single‑cylinder 125 cc & 150 cc two‑wheel engines | ≈ 1,000,000 | 2006 |
Supply chain partners and component makers
While the two Honda subsidiaries own and operate the core engine blocks, a network of Indian Tier‑1 suppliers provides pistons, cylinder heads, fuel‑injection systems and testing equipment. Notable partners include:
- Motherson Sumi Systems Ltd - supplies engine mounting brackets and precision‑stamped components.
- Bosch India - provides electronic fuel‑injection and ignition modules.
- Dana India - manufactures transmission housings that integrate directly with the engine.
All incoming components undergo a six‑stage inspection protocol-visual, dimensional, functional, durability, emissions and final audit-aligned with ISO/TS 16949 standards. This rigorous approach is why Honda consistently achieves V‑Mark (zero‑defect) ratings in its Indian factories.
The localized supply base also helps meet the “Make in India” policy targets set by the Ministry of Heavy Industries.
Recent expansions and the road ahead
In 2023 Honda announced a ₹2 billion investment to expand the Narsapura facility with a dedicated electric‑motor assembly line. The new line is slated to start production in 2025, aligning with India’s push for electric two‑wheelers. Simultaneously, HCI is evaluating a modest upgrade to the Greater Noida plant to incorporate hybrid‑engine technologies for the upcoming City Hybrid model.
The Indian government’s Production‑Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme for automotive manufacturing offers a rebate of up to 6 % on capital expenditure for electric‑drive projects. Honda’s 2023 Narsapura upgrade qualifies, reducing the effective cost of its electric‑motor line to roughly ₹1.8 billion.
Industry analysts from the Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM) predict that Honda’s localized engine output could rise by 20 % by 2028 if these projects stay on schedule.
Quick reference checklist
- Primary manufacturers: Honda Cars India Ltd (car engines) and Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India (two‑wheel engines).
- Key plant sites: Greater Noida (Uttar Pradesh) and Narsapura (Karnataka).
- Combined annual engine capacity: ~1.3 million units.
- Major Indian suppliers: Motherson Sumi, Bosch, Dana.
- Future focus: electric‑motor production in Narsapura and hybrid‑engine upgrades in Greater Noida.
Does Honda import any engines into India?
A small fraction of specialty engines-mainly for the premium Accord and CR‑V models-are still imported from Japan, but the bulk of volume production (over 95 %) comes from the two Indian plants.
Are the Indian‑made engines exported?
Yes. The Greater Noida plant ships a portion of its engines to assembly lines in Bangladesh, Sri Lanka and select African markets. The Narsapura two‑wheel engine output also finds its way to East‑African motorcycle assemblers.
Which Honda models use the Indian‑made engines?
All current Indian‑market cars-Amaze, City, Jazz and the upcoming HR‑V-run engines built in Greater Noida. On the two‑wheel side, the Activa, Dio, CB Shine, and Hornet 160 all rely on Narsapura‑produced powertrains.
What is the role of contract manufacturers?
Contract manufacturers such as Motherson Sumi and Bosch supply critical sub‑assemblies-pistons, valve trains, fuel‑injection units-under strict Honda quality standards. They do not assemble whole engines but provide components that keep the line running smoothly.
Will Honda produce electric engines in India?
The 2023 investment earmarked for an electric‑motor line at Narsapura confirms Honda’s intent to add fully electric powertrains to its Indian portfolio, starting with electric scooters anticipated in 2025.