Honda has been on an upward trajectory in India and is quickly catching up to Hero in terms of volumes. Rishaad Mody – Editor (Bikes), Autocar India – and Ketan Thakker – Editor, Autocar Professional – discuss why on this episode of the Autocar Deep Drive Podcast powered by Kotak Mahindra Prime.
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0:00 – Introduction
1:34 – Honda aiming for the number one spot
4:04 – Honda’s history in India and JVs
7:51 – Why Hero is still conceived as a mass market brand?
10:41 – Honda’s focus on electric vehicles
16:43 – Honda expanding their product portfolio
18:42 – Honda being bullish on Indian market
20:51 – Will Honda overtake Hero?
24:01 – Honda’s take on 300cc motorcycles
25:18 – Honda International’s philosophy
27:04 – Honda’s 500cc motorcycle plan
30:15 – Financial Analysis of Hero vs Honda
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