The partnership aims to enhance customer access to Honda two-wheelers through competitive financing
Mumbai, February 3rd 2026: AU Small Finance Bank (AU SFB), India’s largest Small Finance Bank and the first in over a decade to receive in-principle approval to transition into a Universal Bank, has entered into a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India (HMSI). The collaboration will offer customers affordable and convenient financing options for purchasing Honda two-wheelers across India.
As a preferred financier for Honda two-wheelers, AU Small Finance Bank will provide STP-enabled, analytics-based faster credit decisioning supported by Account Aggregator, along with digitally enabled repayment solutions to deliver a smoother, simpler, and more convenient financing experience. The partnership also includes joint marketing and promotional efforts across HMSI dealerships and AU Small Finance Bank branches.
Key Highlights of the Partnership
This collaboration will help to fulfil the dream of customers across segments including the first-time two-wheeler buyers, by enabling quicker eligibility assessment with paperless process, making it easier to own their vehicle. Honda customers will benefit from competitive schemes, promotional offers, and pre-approved offers, along with end-to-end tech-enabled loan support from AU Small Finance Bank.
AU Small Finance Bank customers will also gain the ability to purchase Honda’s trusted range of motorcycles and scooters, supported by the bank’s seamless system integration that enables online applications, real-time status tracking, and a frictionless financing experience. The tie-up further provides AU customers with direct access to HMSI’s extensive dealership network across India.
Commenting on the occasion, Uttam Tibrewal, ED & Deputy CEO, AU Small Finance Bank, said, “Partnering with Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India marks a significant milestone in AU Small Finance Bank’s journey of expanding mobility finance across the country. Honda is one of the most trusted and aspirational two-wheeler brands in India, and this collaboration strengthens our commitment to enabling millions of customers with easier access to high-quality mobility. As we progress toward becoming a Universal Bank, such partnerships reinforce our national distribution strength, customer-first philosophy, and our ability to deliver transparent and innovative financial solutions at scale.”
Mr. Yogesh Mathur – Director, Sales and Marketing, Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India, said, “Strengthening the financing ecosystem is central to HMSI’s customer-centric approach. This collaboration with AU Small Finance Bank is aimed at enhancing the credit solutions offered to the customers at HMSI dealerships across India. It will simplify the purchase journey and enable us to offer customers affordable and convenient financing options, while creating trust and transparency at every stage of the buying experience.”
Through this integrated operational framework, both organizations aim to maximize the effectiveness of the partnership and deliver a consistent, efficient, and customer-focused financing experience.
