Hero MotoCorp Reports Strong July 2026 Dispatches Driven by Domestic Demand and Scooter Growth

Hero MotoCorp, the world's largest manufacturer of motorcycles and scooters, maintained its upward growth trajectory in July 2026, reporting total dispatches of 533,416 units. This compares to 449,755 units during the same period last year, reflecting a robust 19% year-on-year growth.

Monthly Performance: July 2026 vs. July 2025

Hero MotoCorp recorded total dispatches of 533,416 units in July 2026, marking an 18.6% increase compared to 449,755 units dispatched in July 2025.

The performance across product categories and geographical regions highlights key trends:

Motorcycles: Dispatches expanded to 468,565 units in July 2026, up nearly 17% from 400,615 units in the corresponding month of the previous year.

Scooters: The scooter portfolio demonstrated notable momentum, reaching 64,851 units in July 2026-a 31.97% surge over the 49,140 units recorded in July 2025.

Domestic Market: Domestic dispatches drove the primary volume growth, rising 21.58% to 501,403 units in July 2026 from 412,397 units a year prior.

Exports: International dispatches experienced a temporary contraction, dropping 14.31% to 32,013 units in July 2026 compared to 37,358 units in July 2025.

Year-to-Date (YTD) Performance: FY27 vs. FY26

On a cumulative basis for the financial year (YTD FY27), total vehicle dispatches scaled to 2,210,729 units, reflecting a 21.67% growth over 1,816,825 units achieved in the same period of FY26.

Key highlights from the YTD numbers include:

Motorcycles: Year-to-date motorcycle dispatches advanced to 1,952,820 units, compared to 1,674,526 units in YTD FY26.

Scooters: Scooter dispatches nearly doubled, jumping 81.24% to 257,909 units in YTD FY27 from 142,299 units in YTD FY26.

Domestic Growth: Cumulative domestic sales surged to 2,073,510 units compared to 1,715,054 units recorded in the corresponding period of the previous fiscal year.

Export Trajectory: Despite the dip in July, global business dispatches maintain an upward YTD trajectory, surging 34.83% to 137,219 units in YTD FY27 compared to 101,771 units in YTD FY26.

VIDA SUSTAINS STRONG RETAIL MOMENTUM; EXPANDS GLOBAL FOOTPRINT

VIDA, Hero MotoCorp's Emerging Mobility business unit, sustained its strong performance in July 2026 with dispatch of 22,714 units. The business expanded its international footprint with its first global debut into Nepal, marking a significant milestone in Hero MotoCorp's electric mobility journey. VIDA also unveiled its refreshed brand identity, VOOM, and introduced a new high-capacity 4.4 kWh variant, offering enhanced range and performance.

DOMESTIC ICE BUSINESS MAINTAINS ROBUST RETAIL MOMENTUM

The Company's domestic ICE business recorded dispatches 478,689 units in July 2026, compared to 401,171 units in the same period last year, reflecting approximately 19% year-on-year growth.

This sustained momentum was driven by healthy retail performance across key segments. Both Splendor and new Passion maintained strong retail traction, complemented by robust performance from the Glamour X and upgraded Super Splendor XTEC 2.0. The scooter portfolio also delivered significant growth, with the Destini and Xoom series leading the category. Complementing its operational milestones, Hero MotoCorp launched a new marketing initiative for the Hero Destini, titled "Hero Ka Scooter, Scooter Ka Hero." Centered on imaginative storytelling, the campaign highlights the heartwarming bond between a father and daughter, positioning the Destini as a trusted family partner.

GLOBAL BUSINESS EXPANDS ITS MARKET PRESENCE

The Company's Global Business unit recorded dispatches of 32,013 units in July 2026, driven by aggressive international expansion. Strengthening its global presence, the company officially entered Ecuador and Germany. The entry into Germany marks a major milestone as Hero MotoCorp's 53rd global market, reinforcing its strategy to deliver sustainable, premium mobility solutions to international markets.

COMMITMENT TO "MAKE IN INDIA FOR INDIA AND THE WORLD" CONTINUES

In a significant move to strengthen its operational foundation and supply chain network, Hero MotoCorp laid the foundation stone for its second state-of-the-art Global Parts Center (GPC) in Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh. This new facility will serve as a strategic hub for domestic and export spare parts logistics. Furthermore, the expansion aims to scale up annual production capacity at the Tirupati plant-where 100% of Hero MotoCorp's EV portfolio is engineered and built. Coupled with ongoing investments in Ather Energy and EV ecosystems, this move underscores the company's commitment to sustainable mobility and long-term vision.

Shares of Hero MotoCorp Limited was last trading in BSE at Rs. 5382.70 as compared to the previous close of Rs. 5325.25. The total number of shares traded during the day was 231305 in over 6840 trades.

The stock hit an intraday high of Rs. 5397.80 and intraday low of 5299.00. The net turnover during the day was Rs. 1234768078.00.

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