Hero MotoCorp dispatches 5.08 lakh units in May 2025
Hero MotoCorp
reported dispatches of 5.08 lakh motorcycles and scooters in May 2025, marking both sequential and year-on-year growth. The company also recorded around 5 lakh registrations on the VAHAN portal during the month, reflecting continued demand across its product portfolio.
In the electric mobility segment, the company's VIDA brand dispatched 8,361 units of its V2 electric scooters. VAHAN data showed 7,161 registrations for VIDA scooters, translating to a market share of 7.2 per cent in the electric two-wheeler category. A new electric product under the VIDA brand is scheduled for launch on July 1, 2025.
International markets showed steady performance, with the company reporting positive momentum in Bangladesh and Colombia. Exports are expected to grow further, according to Hero MotoCorp, as demand picks up in key regions.
The two-wheeler maker also continued its expansion in the
premium motorcycle segment
, growing its Premia retail network to over 100 outlets across India.
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