Honda Cars India’ New President And CEO Is Takashi Nakajima From April 1 Onwards
Takashi Nakajima has been named as Honda Cars India’s new president and CEO, with effect from April 1, 2025. Takuya Tsumura, who is returning to Honda’s headquarters in Japan following his three-year stint in India, will be replaced by Nakajima.He will take over at a junture where Honda is trying to find its place in a competitive auto market.
Nakajima has worked for the parent business Honda Motor Co. for more than 30 years, holding a number of executive roles in foreign markets. Japan, China, Spain, and the Czech Republic are among them. Since 2021, he has served as President of Honda Motor Russia, which was his most recent assignment.
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Honda unveiled the City e:HEV, the Elevate SUV, and the third-generation Amaze, India’s first mainstream hybrid car, under the direction of departing President and CEO Tsumura. Additionally, he set the stage for later introductions, such as Honda’s first electric vehicle (ACE), code-named for the Indian market.
During his tenure, the Japanese company also started exporting the Elevate, which is made in India, to Japan. Under Tsumura’s direction, Honda also saw a 16 percent year-over-year gain in revenue, reaching a six-year high of Rs 16,461 crore, and a 25 percent increase in profit before taxes, reaching Rs 1,029 crore. Export volumes increased 65.4% to 37,660 units, while total sales volumes increased 8.8% to a five-year record of 124,244 units.
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In India, Honda currently retails the Amaze compact sedan, City mid-size sedan, and Elevate mid-size SUV. During the April-January period of this financial year, the Japanese automaker sold 53,081 units, and has a market share of 1.5 percent, while exporting 50,866 units.
Honda Cars India is positioned for strategic expansion with Takashi Nakajima taking over as President and CEO. Under Takuya Tsumura’s direction, Honda expanded its market share with new product introductions, a major increase in exports, and a noteworthy improvement in its financial situation. With more than 30 years of international expertise, Nakajima is anticipated to spur innovation, broaden Honda’s reach, and quicken the company’s shift to electric vehicles in India. In order to navigate market dynamics and guarantee Honda’s continuous success in the cutthroat Indian automotive industry, his leadership will be essential.
