India Yamaha Motor (IYM) today announced a strategic restructuring initiative aimed at strengthening its corporate structure, governance, enhancing operational efficiency, and accelerating innovation for future growth.
Yamaha Motor in India currently operates through four distinct entities — India Yamaha Motor (IYM), Yamaha Motor India Sales (YMIS), Yamaha Motor Research & Development India (YMRI), and Yamaha Motor India (YMI). To create a leaner and more agile organizational framework, the company will reorganize its structure into two focused entities.
As part of this transition, YMIS and YMI will be seamlessly consolidated into IYM, bringing sales, marketing, finance, corporate & administrative functions, and the entire manufacturing capabilities under one unified structure. YMRI will continue to serve as a dedicated, independent innovation powerhouse, working closely with IYM to drive advanced engineering and develop future-ready mobility solutions.
This consolidation aims to simplify operations, strengthen governance, eliminate structural redundancies, and enable improved collaboration across the value chain.
Mr. Hajime Aota, the Chairman of YMIG Group will also be Managing Director of IYM. Commenting on this restructuring exercise, Mr. Aota said, “This transition reflects our strong commitment to sustainable growth and value creation. By aligning our structure with our long-term vision, we are empowering our teams to innovate faster and respond to market needs with greater agility. India is a key pillar in Yamaha Motor’s global strategy, and this initiative will help us strengthen our brand further, deepen market penetration, and reach a wider customer base.”
Mr. Inagaki Junpei who is currently heading the YMRI will continue to lead the company in the role of Managing Director, spearheading the company’s innovation agenda and strengthen its competitive edge in engineering and technology.
The restructuring reinforces Yamaha’s ambition to deliver world-class mobility solutions while fostering a stronger and more collaborative workforce. With unified manufacturing and corporate operations and a focused R&D engine, Yamaha is confident of driving enhanced customer satisfaction and expanding its presence in the rapidly evolving mobility ecosystem.
The proposed restructuring is subject to necessary approvals from Indian regulatory authorities and other relevant stakeholders.
Yamaha remains committed to a seamless transition with no impact on customers, partners, or employees. The new structure is expected to unlock fresh opportunities for talent, nurture innovation, and set the foundation for future growth.
