India’s scooter market shifts into high gear! The nation’s top 10 best-selling scooters clocked an impressive 23% YoY growth in April 2026. Total volume for the segment scaled to 6,04,228 units, comfortably outpacing the 4,92,735 units sold in April 2025.
The Honda Activa comfortably maintained its iron grip on the Indian scooter market, effortlessly leading the pack. However, TVS made a massive statement with a triple-threat presence—the Jupiter, iQube, and Ntorq all securing spots on the leaderboard. Meanwhile, the electric revolution showed serious teeth, with the TVS iQube, Bajaj Chetak, and the new Ather Rizta all posting aggressive growth numbers.
| Rank | Brand | Model | Apr ’26 Sales | Apr ’25 Sales | YoY Change | Market Status |
| 1 | Honda | Activa | 2,20,774 | 1,94,787 | 13% | Undisputed Market Leader |
| 2 | TVS | Jupiter | 1,17,383 | 1,02,588 | 14% | Strong Six-Figure #2 |
| 3 | Suzuki | Access | 70,339 | 65,107 | 8% | Stable Podium Finisher |
| 4 | TVS | iQube | 37,193 | 27,604 | 35% | Top-Selling Electric Scooter |
| 5 | Bajaj | Chetak | 34,304 | 19,216 | 79% | Aggressive EV Expansion |
| 6 | TVS | Ntorq | 33,994 | 25,383 | 34% | Youth Segment Favorite |
| 7 | Honda | Dio | 27,083 | 20,555 | 32% | Steady Moto-Scooter Demand |
| 8 | Hero | Destini 125 | 25,861 | 4,393 | 489% | Highest Growth (Wildcard) |
| 9 | Suzuki | Burgman | 19,337 | 23,050 | -16%🔻 | Only Model in Decline |
| 10 | Ather | Rizta | 17,960 | 10,052 | 79% | New Family EV Contender |
| — | Total | Top 10 | 6,04,228 | 4,92,735 | 23% | Robust Industry Health |
The Leaderboard: Top 10 Scooters in India (April 2026)
The Undisputed King & The Podium Finishers
- Honda Activa: Continues to act as the bedrock of the Indian scooter market. Crossing the 2-lakh mark with 2,20,774 units (up 13% from 1,94,787 units in April 2025), the Activa single-handedly commanded more than one-third of the entire top 10 sales volume.
- TVS Jupiter: Firmly locked into the second-place spot, the Jupiter crossed six figures with 1,17,383 units, yielding a steady 14% YoY growth over last year’s 1,02,588 units.
- Suzuki Access: Holding down the final podium spot, the Access clocked 70,339 units, enjoying a modest but stable 8% YoY bump from the 65,107 units it moved in April 2025.
The Electric Surge: Family EVs Move In
April 2026 highlighted a massive macroeconomic shift toward green mobility, specifically in the practical, family-oriented electric vehicle segment.
- TVS iQube (#4): Led the EV charge with 37,193 units, securing a stellar 35% YoY expansion.
- Bajaj Chetak (#5): Hot on the iQube’s heels, the Chetak brought in 34,304 units, showcasing an explosive 79% YoY growth trajectory.
- Ather Rizta: Proving that practical family electrics are the current market darlings, the Rizta successfully breached the top 10 leaderboard with 17,960 units—matching the Chetak’s blistering 79% YoY growth rate.
The Wildcard Rocket & Youth Appeal
- Hero Destini 125: The absolute showstopper of the month. The Destini 125 went on an unprecedented tear, sky-rocketing by 489% YoY to sell 25,861 units, compared to a meager 4,393 units during the same period last year.
- TVS Ntorq & Honda Dio: Gen-Z and performance favorites both enjoyed strong double-digit summers. The Ntorq moved 33,994 units (up 34% YoY), while the Dio found 27,083 new homes (up 32% YoY).
The Lone Decline
- Suzuki Burgman: Amidst an otherwise booming market, the Burgman was the sole top-10 contender to see red. Its sales slipped 16% YoY, dropping from 23,050 units in April 2025 down to 19,337 units this year.
EV Momentum and ICE Icons Push Scooter Sales Up 23%
India’s two-wheeler landscape showcased incredible vitality in April 2026, with the top 10 scooter leaderboard expanding by a massive 23% year-on-year. The traditional heavyweights—Activa, Jupiter, and Access—seamlessly held the top three spots, but the wind is clearly blowing toward green and refreshed portfolios.
- The Green Wave: The TVS iQube, Bajaj Chetak, and Ather Rizta proved that practical, family-centric electric scooters are no longer a niche choice—they are mainstream volume drivers.
- The Comeback: Hero MotoCorp made the loudest noise on the chart, with the Destini 125 staging an explosive turnaround.
Whether fueled by petrol or electricity, the Indian commuter is upgrading, with a clear preference for reliable family vehicles.