Hero MotoCorp April Dispatches Surge 85% to 5.66 Lakh Units
Hero MotoCorp's April 2026 dispatches surged 85% to 566,086 units. VIDA's dispatches grew 129%, while the ICE segment saw an 83% increase. The company expanded its network and launched new campaigns. Globally, dispatches reached 33,653 units with a new distribution partnership in Ecuador.
The substantial increase in sales volumes and positive growth across all segments indicates a strong market performance, which is highly impactful for the company's financial health and market position.
The company reported significant year-on-year growth in both domestic and global dispatches, along with strong performance in its EV segment and expansion of its retail network.
Hero MotoCorp reported a strong start to FY27 in April 2026, with total dispatches reaching 566,086 units, an 85% increase compared to 305,406 units in April 2025.
Domestically, the company sold 532,433 units. VAHAN registrations indicated a robust retail performance with approximately 8% growth, totaling 552,713 registrations (excluding Telangana data as of May 1, 2026).
The company's Emerging Mobility business, VIDA, saw a significant surge with dispatches more than doubling, recording a 129% year-on-year growth. VIDA also launched consumer engagement initiatives like the "6 for 6" campaign with Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and the "Ride Jitna, Pay Utna" Battery-as-a-Service campaign. Notably, VIDA entered the Asia Book of Records for the longest electric two-wheeler journey.
The ICE (Internal Combustion Engine) segment achieved its highest April dispatch in the post-pandemic era, with volumes growing by 83% year-on-year. This growth was broad-based across entry, deluxe, premium, and scooter segments. Hero MotoCorp also expanded its network by adding 70 new touchpoints, including new Premia outlets, bringing the total to 132.
A new campaign for the Hero Xoom scooter range, featuring Ishaan Khatter as the brand ambassador, was launched to target young urban riders.
Globally, Hero MotoCorp's business recorded dispatches of 33,653 units. The company partnered with Quilmotors as its exclusive distributor in Ecuador to strengthen its presence in South America, including establishing assembly operations and developing a sales and service network.
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