World's top motorcycle maker Honda not immune from virus

Net profit projected to fall 64% with slump in India and other key markets

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A Honda factory in Gujarat, India. The coronavirus has dealt a blow to motorcycle sales in the country. © Reuters

TOMOYOSHI OSHIKIRI and RYOSUKE HANADA, Nikkei staff writers

TOKYO -- Honda Motor said Wednesday that group net profit will plunge 64% to 165 billion yen ($1.56 billion) for the year ending March 2021, as the coronavirus batters its usually lucrative motorcycle business.

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