Hero MotoCorp, the world’s largest manufacturer of motorcycles and scooters, has commenced the festive season with a robust performance in September 2025, fueled by strong dispatches and a monumental production achievement.
The company dispatched a total of 687,220 units in September 2025, marking a solid 8% growth compared to the 637,050 units sold in September of the previous year. This strong monthly performance contributed to a steady growth of 11.3% through Q2 FY26 compared to the previous year.
Historic 125 Million Production Milestone
Hero MotoCorp achieved a landmark milestone this month, becoming the first Indian company to surpass the 125 Million cumulative two-wheeler production mark. To commemorate this achievement, the brand recently launched special edition versions of three of its popular models: the Splendor+, Passion+, and the electric scooter VIDA VX2, featuring a commemorative ‘125M’ badge.
Sales Performance Snapshot (September 2025)
The growth momentum was comprehensive, with strong performance across domestic, exports, and the electric vehicle segments:
| Particulars | SEPT’25 (Units) | SEPT’24 (Units) | YTD FY’26 (Units) | YTD FY’25 (Units) |
| Total | 687,220 | 637,050 | 3,057,772 | 3,054,840 |
| Domestic | 647,582 | 616,706 | 2,881,775 | 2,940,666 |
| Exports | 39,638 | 20,344 | 175,997 | 114,174 |
| Motorcycles | 626,217 | 597,529 | 2,802,266 | 2,857,090 |
| Scooters | 61,003 | 39,521 | 255,506 | 197,750 |
Key Growth Highlights:
- Motorcycles: Dispatches grew to 626,217 units from 597,529 units in September 2024.
- Scooters: The scooter segment saw significant acceleration, with dispatches rising to 61,003 units from 39,521 units in September 2024.
- Retail Traction: VAHAN registrations for the month stood at 3,23,230, reflecting a year-on-year growth of 19%.
- Festive Cheer: The combination of the festive spirit and the new GST benefits has led to a sharp rise in bookings and enquiries. Showroom and dealership footfalls have more than doubled compared to the festive season last year.
Global and EV Momentum Accelerates
- Global Expansion: Hero MotoCorp’s global business maintained its strategic expansion, reporting the highest ever Q2 dispatch of 111,584 units. The company witnessed an incredible dispatch growth of 94.8% with 39,638 units sales in September 2025, compared to the same period last year. The models driving this surge include the Hunk 125R, Hunk 160, and HR Deluxe.
- Electric Leap by VIDA: VIDA, powered by Hero, continued its strong growth trajectory. The electric mobility arm recorded 12,736 VAHAN registrations in September 2025, resulting in a sharp year-on-year market share rise from 4.7% to 12.2%. This growth was led by the recently launched VIDA VX2 EVOOTER. Demand for VIDA currently remains ahead of supply in several key markets.
- New Products: The company is fully prepared to capitalize on the sustained consumer sentiment with its extensive portfolio, including 12 new or refreshed products launched since the last festive season.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What was Hero MotoCorp’s total dispatch figure in September 2025? The total dispatch figure was 687,220 units.
- What historic production milestone did Hero MotoCorp achieve? Hero MotoCorp became the first Indian company to surpass the 125 Million cumulative two-wheeler production mark.
- What was the year-on-year growth in total sales for September 2025? Total sales marked a solid 8% growth compared to September 2024.
- What contributed to the increased domestic retail momentum? The momentum was accelerated by the combination of the festive spirit and the new GST benefits, leading to a sharp rise in bookings and enquiries.
- How much did Hero MotoCorp’s export sales grow in September 2025? Exports grew by 94.8%, with 39,638 units sold in September 2025.
- What new market share did the electric arm, VIDA, achieve? VIDA recorded a sharp year-on-year market share rise from 4.7% to 12.2% in September 2025.
- How many new or refreshed products has Hero MotoCorp launched since the last festive season? The company has launched 12 new or refreshed products since the last festive season.
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