Hero MotoCorp continued its growth momentum in May 2026, registering total deliveries of 5,70,068 units. This was a year-on-year (YoY) increase of 12.28% compared to 5,07,701 units sold in May 2025. Compared to April 2026, sales also improved by 0.70%, with volumes increasing by 5,66,086 units. The company’s growth was driven by healthy domestic demand, strong export performance and rising scooter sales. With 4,96,957 VAHAN registrations across India, Hero recorded strong retail momentum during the month.
Domestic sales cross 5.36 lakh units
Hero MotoCorp’s domestic sales stood at 5,36,784 units in May 2026, up 9.77% from 4,88,997 units sold in May 2025. The share of domestic business in the company’s total sales was 94.16%. Motorcycles remained the backbone of Hero’s portfolio, contributing 5,03,763 units and accounting for 88.37% of total sales. Motorcycle volumes grew 6.02% year-on-year to 4,75,164 units sold in May 2025.
Scooters emerged as the fastest growing segment for the company. Sales more than doubled to 66,305 units compared to 32,537 units sold a year ago. This marked an increase of 103.78% year-on-year, taking the share of scooters in total sales to 11.63%. On a month-on-month basis, domestic sales improved by 0.82% from 5,32,433 units sold in April 2026. Motorcycle sales remained largely stable with a growth of 0.39%, while scooter sales grew by 3.13%.
Nearly 78% jump in exports
Hero MotoCorp’s international business continued to show strong growth. Exports increased to 33,284 units in May 2026 from 18,704 units in May 2025. This represents a substantial growth of 77.95% year-on-year, comprising 14,580 units compared to the previous year. While exports declined marginally by 1.10% compared to 33,653 units exported in April 2026, international markets remained the key growth driver for the company.
VIDA EV business expansion
Hero’s electric mobility brand VIDA continues its expansion through May 2026. According to the company, VIDA recorded 19,052 VAHAN registrations during the month, representing 166% retail growth compared to the same period last year.
The company also began retail operations of the DIRT.E K3 in select markets, helping expand its electric mobility portfolio and attract young buyers. Hero said growth in the domestic business was supported by strong demand for the deluxe 125cc range, premium motorcycles and scooters. During the month, Hero also launched the new Super Splendor XTEC 2.0, further strengthening its position in the competitive 125cc commuter segment.
FY27 starts strong
For the first two months of FY2026-27 (April-May 2026), Hero MotoCorp reported cumulative sales of 11,36,154 units, up 39.73% from 8,13,107 units sold during the same period last year. Domestic sales grew by 37.52% to 10,69,217 units, while exports almost doubled by 88.10% to 66,937 units. Motorcycle sales increased by 32.09% to 10,05,554 units, while scooter sales increased by 151.86% to 1,30,600 units.
