Hero dispatches 5.08 lakh motorcycles and scooters in May 2025
Hero MotoCorp reported dispatches of 508,000 units in May 2025, reflecting both sequential and year-on-year growth. The company achieved 500,000 Vahan registrations (excluding Telangana).The company's retail market share grew, driven by positive responses to new products in both the motorcycle (475,164 units) and scooter (32,537 units) categories. Hero MotoCorp's electric vehicle brand, VIDA, saw significant traction with 8,361 units dispatched and 7,161 Vahan registrations for the VIDA V2 range, securing a 7.2% market share in the electric segment. VIDA is poised for further growth with a new product launch scheduled for July 1, 2025.advertisement
Globally, Hero MotoCorp maintained robust momentum, particularly in Bangladesh and Colombia, with exports holding steady at 18,704 units. The company also expanded its premium retail network, Premia, to over 100 locations across India, strengthening its presence in the premium segment.In marketing, VIDA's 'Charging Simple Hai' campaign, launched during the IPL season, highlighted the convenience of its removable battery technology, which allows charging from any standard 5-amp socket. On the motorsport front, Hero MotoSports Team Rally added Austrian rider Tobias Ebster to its roster. The team performed strongly at the South African Safari Rally, with Ignacio Cornejo finishing 6th and FIM world champion Ross Branch securing 11th despite a fall.Subscribe to Auto Today Magazine
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