Hero MotoCorp reports 5.52 lakh retail sales in April; dispatches rise to 5.66 lakh units
New Delhi, May 1
Hero MotoCorp on Friday reported its domestic retail sales at 5,52,713 units in April 2026, based on VAHAN registrations, indicating a growth of about 8 per cent, according to the company press release.
The company also reported total dispatches to dealers rising to 5,66,086 units in April 2026, driven by robust domestic demand and growth across segments, according to the release.
"Hero MotoCorp reported a strong performance in April 2026 with dispatches of 566,086 units as compared to 305,406 units during the same period last year," the company said.
The company said its internal combustion engine (ICE) business saw significant growth, adding that the segment "recorded its highest April dispatch in the post-pandemic period... with volumes rising by 83% compared to the previous year."
Growth was broad-based across categories, with the company stating that "growth was broad-based across Entry, Deluxe, Premium and Scooter segments, reflecting sustained consumer demand and strengthening market presence."
Hero MotoCorp's electric mobility arm VIDA also saw strong traction. The company said VIDA "continued its strong upward momentum, more than doubling dispatches with record year-on-year growth of 129%."
On the global front, the company reported that "the Company's Global Business recorded robust growth with dispatches of 33,653 units," supported by steady demand in international markets.
As per the dispatch data, motorcycle sales stood at 5,01,791 units, while scooter sales were at 64,295 units in April 2026. Domestic dispatches were at 5,32,433 units, while exports were at 33,653 units during the month.
The company said it continued to expand its network, adding 70 new touchpoints during the month, while also strengthening its premium retail footprint.
— ANI
Reader Comments
Good numbers but I wish they'd focus more on electric. VIDA's 129% growth is encouraging but from a very small base. Hope Hero invests more in charging infrastructure and affordable EVs for the masses. We need the government to push incentives too - every bike sold with a petrol engine is another day of pollution in our cities.
Excellent performance! The fact that they added 70 new touchpoints in one month shows serious commitment to expansion. Our tier-2 and tier-3 cities still have huge potential. Also happy to see exports growing - 33,653 units abroad is no joke. Make in India is working! 🇮🇳
My family has been using Hero bikes for generations - Splendor is still the backbone of Indian commuting. But 5.66 lakh dispatches vs 5.52 retail sales means dealers are stocking extra. Hope demand continues and they don't end up with excess inventory. Still, impressive numbers for April.
Happy with the growth but Hero needs to upgrade their premium segment. The Xtreme series is decent but can't match RE or Bajaj in terms of style and technology. Also, why are scooter sales still so low relative to motorcycles? With rising fuel costs, more people should be shifting to scooters. Hero needs better Activa competitors.
The 83% YoY increase in ICE dispatches is remarkable for a post-pandemic period. India's two-wheeler demand is truly resilient. Hero's strength in rural India where electricity supply is still inconsistent gives them a natural advantage over pure EV competitors.
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