NSEPress Release1 Oct 2026 · 1 Oct 2026, 03:42 pm
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Hero MotoCorp Limited · HEROMOTOCO
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Hero MotoCorp reported 12% YoY growth in September dispatches, driven by high consumer demand and strong momentum ahead of the festive season.
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it Hero
October 1, 2026
Asst. Vice President, Listing Deptt., The Secretary,
National Stock Exchange of India Ltd. BSE Limited
Exchange Plaza, Plot C-1, Block G, 25th Floor,
Bandra Kurla Complex, Phiroze Jeejeebhoy Towers,
Bandra (E), Dalal Street,
Mumbai - 400 051 Mumbai - 400 001
Scrip Code: HEROMOTOCO Scrip Code: 500182
Subject: Press Release
Dear Sir / Madam,
Please find enclosed herewith a copy of the Press Release being issued by the Company.
Kindly place the same on your records.
Thanking you,
For Hero MotoCorp Limited,
Prabhat Singh
Company Secretary & Compliance Officer
Encl.: As above
Hero MotoCorp Ltd.
Regd. Office: The Grand Plaza, Plot No.2, Nelson Mandela Road, Vasant Kunj - Phase -II, New Delhi - 110070, India
Tel. +91-11-46044220, Fax +91-11-46044399 I Email: corporate.communicationfteromotocorp.com I www.heromotocorp.com CIN: L35911 DL1904PLC017354
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New Delhi, October 1, 2026
HERO MOTOCORP RECORDS 12% YoY GROWTH IN SEPTEMBER DISPATCHES,
BUILDS POSITIVE MOMENTUM AHEAD OF THE FESTIVE SEASON
DISPATCHES REACH 7.66 LAKH IN SEPTEMBER 2026
Hero MotoCorp, the world's largest manufacturer of motorcycles and scooters, reported total
dispatches of 7,66,348 units in September 2026, compared to 6,87,220 units during the same
period last year. This represents a strong 12% YOY growth, driven by high consumer demand and
strong momentum as the Company prepares for the upcoming festive season. Domestic retail growth
momentum was strong with VAHAN growth of 31% over previous year, reflecting robust demand
conditions ahead of the peak festive period.
*Data from VAHAN except Telangana, as on October 1, 2026.
DOMESTIC ICE BUSINESS DELIVERS STRONG GROWTH
The Company’s Domestic ICE business delivered strong dispatches of 7,10,436 units in September
2026 as compared to 6,32,253 units in the same period last year. This growth was led by the ICE
scooters - recording a 60% YoY dispatch growth. The Company also witnessed strong performance
in retail sales with domestic ICE VAHAN growth of 29%, reflecting continued momentum from
healthy consumer demand and strengthening market traction ahead of the festive season.
To mark the onset of the festive season, the Company launched a vibrant festive campaign that brings
together five distinctive Indian folk art forms. The campaign combines traditional art forms with a
unique soundscape created using the Hero Destini, transforming the scooter’s sounds into a
contemporary expression of India’s diverse cultural and festive traditions. The initiative highlights
the brand’s approach of celebrating India’s rich cultural heritage through engaging and innovative
storytelling.
As a responsible corporate citizen, the Company announced a strategic partnership with Swiggy to
empower delivery partners across India. As part of its CSR initiative, Ride Safe India, this partnership
will deliver comprehensive road safety training to Swiggy’s delivery partners, combining digital
learning modules with instructor-led sessions. The program aims to promote preventive safety
practices, encourage responsible riding behaviour and foster a culture of road safety among delivery
partners.
VIDA SUSTAINS STRONG RETAIL MOMENTUM
VIDA, Hero MotoCorp's Emerging Mobility business unit, sustained its strong growth momentum in
September 2026 with dispatches of 28,798 units and a healthy VAHAN growth of 83%.
During the month, VIDA VX2 powered its way into the Asia Book of Records, becoming the first
electric scooter to tow a passenger aircraft over a record distance. This extraordinary feat put the
spotlight on the VX2’s formidable torque, exceptional durability and engineering prowess of the VIDA
platform. The brand also strengthened its commitment to nurturing the spirit of sport and inspiring
excellence by serving as the Title Sponsor of India’s Cricket Tour of New Zealand.
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GLOBAL BUSINESS CONTINUES TO BUILD MOMENTUM
The Company's Global Business recorded dispatches of 27,330 units in September 2026, reflecting
5% sequential growth over the previous month. During the month, the Company celebrated a
significant milestone of One Million customers in Latin America underlining the strength of its brand
and distribution network across the region.
Dispatch Data
Particulars SEPT' 26 SEPT' 25 YTD FY’27 YTD FY’26
Motorcycles 665,994 626,217 3,112,665 2,802,266
Scooters 100,354 61,003 432,810 255,506
Total 766,348 687,220 3,545,475 3,057,772
Domestic 739,018 647,582 3,354,833 2,881,775
Exports 27,330 39,638 190,642 175,997
For more information on Hero MotoCorp:
Press Contact:
corporate.communication@heromotocorp.com