Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India Pvt. Ltd. Manesar, Gurugram - Haryana

Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India Pvt. Ltd. (HMSI), located in Manesar, Gurugram, Haryana, is Honda’s first manufacturing facility in India. Established in 1999, it has played a key role in revolutionizing the Indian two-wheeler market with products like Activa, Dio, Shine, and Unicorn. The plant reflects Honda’s commitment to quality, innovation, and environmental responsibility, making it a significant hub for both domestic and export production.

About

Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India Pvt. Ltd. (HMSI) is a wholly owned subsidiary of Honda Motor Co., Japan. Established in 1999, the Manesar plant (commissioned in 2001) was Honda’s first two-wheeler manufacturing facility in India. Major models include Activa, Dio, Shine, SP 125, Unicorn.

Description

Industry: Two-Wheeler Manufacturing

Production Capacity (Manesar): ~1.6 million units/year

Key Products: Scooters & motorcycles for Indian and export markets

Speciality

Leader in scooter segment (Activa series)

Advanced automation & quality control

Environment-friendly manufacturing practices

Address & Coordinates

Address: Plot No. 1 & 2, Sector 3, IMT Manesar, Gurugram, Haryana – 122050, India

Coordinates (Lat, Long): 28.3349° N, 76.8897° E

Visiting Timings

Factory visit: By prior appointment only

Working hours: Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Traveling Facilities

Road: Located on NH‑48, accessible from Gurugram & Delhi by car or bus

Public Transport: Local buses and cabs available in IMT Manesar

Food Facilities

On-site cafeteria (for staff & authorized visitors)

Multiple restaurants & dhabas nearby in IMT Manesar

Stay Facilities

Nearby hotels/resorts: Heritage Village & Spa, Hyatt Regency, Golden Turtle Farm Resort

Hotels in Gurugram (20–25 km)

Nearby Visiting Places

Damdama Lake (~20 km)

Sultanpur National Park (~15 km)

Manesar Golf Course (~5 km)

Sheetla Mata Mandir (~6 km)

Heritage Transport Museum (~35 km)

Gurugram malls & CyberHub (~20 km)

Nearby Railway Stations

Garhi Harsaru (~10 km)

Gurugram Railway Station (~25 km)

Nearby Airport

Indira Gandhi International Airport, Delhi (~32 km)

Nearby Bus Station

Gurugram Bus Stand (~25 km)

Haryana Roadways services along NH‑48

Bus Routes to Industry

Regular Haryana Roadways buses from Delhi, Gurugram, Jaipur, Rewari to Manesar

Train Routes to Industry

Delhi → Gurugram → Garhi Harsaru → Manesar (via local taxi/bus)

Airways to Industry

Delhi IGI Airport → NH‑48 road transfer (~45–60 minutes)

Preferable Visiting Season

October – March (pleasant weather for outdoor travel & sightseeing)

Nearby Shopping (Famous For)

Gurugram malls (DLF CyberHub, MGF Mall)

Haryanvi handicrafts & fabrics at Heritage Village Resort

Surajkund Crafts Mela (Feb–March, nearby Faridabad)

The Manesar plant of Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India Pvt. Ltd. stands as a pillar of advanced manufacturing in the two-wheeler industry. With its modern production systems, environmental focus, and strategic location near major transport hubs, it provides an excellent case study for industrial visits, academic research, and industry analysis. Visitors—when permitted—can witness world-class manufacturing combined with a vibrant industrial ecosystem supported by local culture, attractions, and amenities.