01 - 05 - 2026

Hero MotoCorp posts 85% surge in April dispatches

By Our Correspondent
Mumbai, May 1, 2026

Hero MotoCorp dispatched 566,086 units in April, an 85% rise from the 305,406 units shipped during the same month last year. The company’s domestic retail sales, measured by Vahan registrations, rose by approximately 8% to 552,713 units.

In the internal combustion engine (ICE) segment, Hero recorded its highest April dispatch volume since the pandemic, with volumes rising 83% year-on-year. The company stated that growth was distributed across its entry, deluxe, premium, and scooter categories.

To support its premium push, the manufacturer expanded its sales network with 70 new touchpoints, bringing its total Premia outlet count to 132.

Hero’s dispatches of its electric vehicle (EV) brand, Vida, recorded a 129% year-on-year growth. The company linked this performance to several consumer initiatives, including a “Battery-as-a-Service” campaign and a promotional partnership with the Kolkata Knight Riders cricket team.

In its global business division, Hero reported dispatches of 33,653 units. The company recently appointed Quilmotors as its exclusive distributor in Ecuador, a move that includes the establishment of assembly operations and a distribution network in the South American nation.