COVID-19 impact: Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India to temporarily shut production plants from May 1 'Depending upon the evolving COVID situation and the market recovery, the company shall be reviewing its production plan in the subsequent months,' HMSI said in a statement. Share Via Email | A+A A- By PTI NEW DELHI: Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India (HMSI) on Thursday said it will temporarily shut its four manufacturing plants across the country for 15 days with effect from May 1, in view of the severe situation on account of COVID-19 second wave and subsequent multiple lockdowns across various cities. The two-wheeler major said it will utilise the production halt from May 1 to May 15, for its annual plant maintenance activities.