According to an exclusive report by Autocar India, Honda is exploring partnerships with Indian original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) as part of a strategy to drive scale, reduce costs, and regain competitiveness for its future India programme.
The development represents a potential shift in Honda's India strategy as the Japanese automaker seeks to strengthen its position in the competitive Indian automotive market. Such partnerships could enable Honda to leverage shared platforms and components with domestic carmakers, potentially improving economies of scale.
This news comes as Honda has announced an aggressive product offensive for India, planning to launch 10 new models by 2030, including seven SUVs. The company's President and CEO Toshihiro Mibe indicated at the Japan Mobility Show that Honda is considering a wider range of options, from high-volume products to premium offerings.
The potential supply partnerships would mark a strategic evolution for Honda Cars India, which currently operates manufacturing facilities in Greater Noida and Rajasthan, and sells models including the City sedan, Amaze, and Elevate SUV in the Indian market.