Harley Davidson Quit India

But the dismay goes far beyond just money lost because for many this is a harsh and abrupt end to a passionate 10-year old love affair.

Harley davidson quit india. Major blow to local manufacturing September 25 2020 October 19 2020 5 min read Mainak Das Making the speculation true the American cult bike manufacturer Harley-Davidson has announced that it will shut down manufacturing operations in India as the bikemakers sales remain week and outlook stands shaky. Harley-Davidson sold only 176 bikes in India last month. Harley-Davidson is shutting down its sales and manufacturing operations in India as part of its strategy to reduce costs and refocus its efforts on more profitable markets.

Other on the list include General Motors and MAN Trucks while Ford has also quit solo operations and has joined hands with Mahindra Mahindra. The brands network in India is now watching for what its new innings with Hero MotoCorp may bring. Yet none of this was enough to prevent Harley Davidson from winding up its operations in India.

Bikes Sold in India before exit- Harley Davidson Forty Eight Street Rod 1200 Custom Low Rider Forty Eight Special and Low Rider S. The American company which primarily produces large-capacity cruisers recently announced its exit from India citing consistently low levels of demand for its bikes which made it unviable for Harley to continue running its manufacturing and assembly operations in Bawal Haryana. Harley Davidson conformed to quit the worlds largest motorcycle market.

In India Harley Davidson found a fierce challenger in the Royal Enfield and by all means it came up short against the local rival. Harley-Davidson reported losses of 96 million between April 2020 to June 2020. India is right now Worlds biggest motorbike market.

The withdrawal is part of an overhaul that Harley-Davidson. The company entered the Indian market in 2010. 117 year old iconic motorcycle brand Harley Davidson has shut down Indian operations and quit manufacturing and sales operatons in India.

The move is part of the Milwaukee-based companys Rewire strategy announced earlier this year that involves scaling back and streamlining operations. After a long ride Harley-Davidson is leaving India The closure has dealt a blow to Indias ambitions to lure manufacturers a campaign. Harley-Davidson to exit India On Sept.