Honda began selling a new version of the Activa in the Indian market on 8 May 2009, with a new 109 cc (6.7 cu in) engine.

Honda began selling the Activa-i in India, a cheaper and lighter version of the Activa, in December 2013.

On September 22, 2015, Honda announced that they had sold over 1 million Activas in five months in the Indian market, from April to August.

In April, 2014, The Economic Times reported the Honda Activa to be the best selling two wheeler in India, outselling the Hero Splendor.

Honda claims that it is now India's top scooter-selling brand, holding 57 percent of the market share.