Hero MotoCorp

Hero MotoCorp, India’s largest two-wheeler manufacturer, recorded a robust 21% increase in sales for July, reflecting improving market sentiment and rising demand in both domestic and export markets. The company reported total dispatches of over 4.85 lakh units during the month, compared to approximately 4 lakh units in the same period last year. This strong performance highlights the recovery in rural and semi-urban demand, alongside increasing mobility needs across urban India.

Hero MotoCorp, the world’s largest two-wheeler manufacturer by volume, is preparing to break new ground by entering European markets in the second quarter of fiscal year 2026. This marks a pivotal moment in the company’s global growth narrative, reflecting its ambition to evolve beyond its dominant presence in Asia, Africa, and Latin America. Hero plans to introduce a portfolio tailored to European tastes, combining premium motorcycles and electric scooters to align with the continent’s sustainability goals.

Hero MotoCorp has announced a key promotion as part of a broad leadership overhaul: Ashutosh Varma, formerly National Sales Head for the India Business Unit, will assume the role of Chief Business Officer (India Business Unit), effective May 1, 2025. This internal appointment aligns with a strategic refocus on strengthening domestic operations. The move accompanies several other executive realignments — including a new Acting CEO and expanded roles for HR and manufacturing — aimed at reinforcing the company’s governance framework and fuelling growth amid intensifying market competition.

Hero MotoCorp is set to unveil a subscription-based Battery-as-a-Service (BaaS) model for its VIDA electric scooters starting July 2025, aiming to lower the barrier to EV adoption. The new offering will enable customers to decouple battery ownership from the vehicle itself, significantly reducing upfront purchase costs. This pay-as-you-go system will offer flexible financing options, including separate loans for the chassis and battery, allowing users to manage expenses through tailored monthly plans.

Hero MotoCorp, India’s leading two-wheeler manufacturer, reported a modest 2% year-on-year increase in total sales for May 2025, reaching 5,07,701 units. The uptick was largely driven by improved domestic demand, with dispatches to dealerships rising to 4,88,997 units. Exports remained stable, reflecting consistent performance in international markets. The company attributed this growth to strong consumer response to its latest offerings across both motorcycles and scooters.

Hero MotoCorp has officially commenced deliveries of its much-anticipated Xpulse 210 across select Indian cities, signaling a fresh chapter in the company’s premium adventure motorcycle segment. First showcased at the Bharat Mobility Expo and launched earlier this year, the Xpulse 210 represents a full redesign from its predecessor—the Xpulse 200 4V. Backed by a new 210cc liquid-cooled engine, upgraded features, and a refined dual-sport frame, the Xpulse 210 is being retailed exclusively through Hero’s limited Premia dealership network.

Hero MotoCorp reported a substantial 43% decline in dealer dispatches for April 2025, totaling 305,406 units compared to 533,585 units in the same month the previous year. This downturn is attributed to a three-day production halt at four of its manufacturing facilities, aimed at aligning supply chains and conducting scheduled maintenance. Despite this setback, the company maintains a consistent month-on-month increase in retail market share throughout 2025.

Hero MotoCorp, India’s leading two-wheeler manufacturer, has announced a temporary suspension of production at four of its key manufacturing facilities between April 17 and April 19, 2025. This planned pause is part of a short-term supply alignment initiative and will also be used to carry out maintenance and operational upgrades. The company assured stakeholders that the move would not disrupt retail supply across domestic or international markets, as operations at its Tirupati and Halol plants will continue uninterrupted.

India’s automotive retail landscape in FY25 has been marked by a resilient uptick, driven primarily by the performance of the two-wheeler segment. Hero MotoCorp has emerged as the clear market leader, with over 5.4 million units sold, regaining momentum in an increasingly competitive environment. Data from the Federation of Automobile Dealers Associations (FADA) underscores broader sectoral gains, including an 8% rise in two-wheeler registrations and a 6% overall boost in automotive retail activity.