Honda Activa Continues Dominance; EV Scooters Strengthen Presence
India’s scooter market remained strong in February 2026, with the ever-reliable Honda Activa continuing its undisputed leadership. Alongside traditional ICE models, electric scooters are steadily gaining traction, highlighting a shift in buyer preferences.
Honda Activa Remains Untouchable
The Honda Activa continues to dominate the Indian scooter segment with over 2.5 lakh units sold. Its strong brand recall, reliability, and wide service network keep it far ahead of rivals.
TVS Jupiter Holds Strong No.2 Position
The TVS Jupiter maintains its second spot with consistent demand from family buyers, thanks to comfort and practicality.
Electric Scooters Gaining Ground
Electric mobility is no longer niche:
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TVS iQube ranks 4th with 38K+ units
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Bajaj Chetak secures 6th position
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Ather Rizta enters the Top 10
This signals growing consumer confidence in EV infrastructure and technology.
125cc Segment Still Dominant
Models like:
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Suzuki Access 125
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TVS Ntorq 125
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Hero Destini 125
continue to perform strongly, showing a clear preference for more powerful yet efficient scooters.
Premium Scooters Finding Buyers
Scooters like Suzuki Burgman Street and Yamaha Ray ZR highlight rising demand for stylish and feature-rich offerings.
Market Trend Analysis
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ICE scooters still dominate, but EV penetration is rising steadily
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TVS emerges as a strong multi-product player with both ICE and EV success
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125cc scooters are the sweet spot for Indian buyers
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Urban markets are driving EV adoption
Conclusion
February 2026 reaffirms that while legacy models like the Honda Activa continue to rule, the market is gradually evolving. Electric scooters are no longer fringe players and are now competing directly with established ICE models.
As infrastructure improves and prices stabilize, the coming months could see even stronger competition between petrol-powered scooters and EVs.
