Hero MotoCorp Opens FY27 Strong with 5.66 Lakh Dispatches
Hero MotoCorp reported April 2026 dispatches of 566,086 units, up from 305,406 a year ago, marking a strong start to fiscal year 2027.
566,086 units
83% YoY
129% YoY
What Happened
Hero MotoCorp, the world's largest motorcycle and scooter manufacturer, reported total dispatches of 566,086 units in April 2026, an 85% increase year-over-year. Domestic retail registrations via VAHAN reached 552,713 units, indicating about 8% growth. The ICE segment posted its highest April dispatch post-pandemic, with volumes up 83%.
129%
Record year-on-year growth, more than doubling dispatches.
- 532,433 (Apr'26) vs 288,524 (Apr'25)
- 33,653 (Apr'26) vs 16,882 (Apr'25)
- Collaboration with Kolkata Knight Riders for '6 for 6' campaign pledging 6kW fast chargers
- Battery-as-a-Service campaign 'Ride Jitna, Pay Utna' featuring KKR players
- Asia Book of Records for longest electric two-wheeler journey of 10,500 km on a VIDA VX2
Why this matters
The record dispatches highlight sustained consumer demand across ICE and EV segments, reinforcing Hero MotoCorp's leadership in India's two-wheeler market.
Terms in This Story
- Dispatches
- Units shipped from factory to dealers, a key sales metric.
- VAHAN
- Indian government portal for vehicle registration data.
- Battery-as-a-Service (BaaS)
- Business model where customers pay for battery usage separately from the vehicle.
- ICE
- Internal combustion engine, traditional gasoline/diesel engine.
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