The company dispatched 7,34,403 two-wheelers during the month, while VIDA’s electric two-wheeler market share increased to 13.6%.
Hero MotoCorp reported total dispatches of 7,34,403 units in October 2026, registering 16% year-on-year growth compared to 6,35,808 units in the corresponding month last year. The performance included motorcycles and scooters across its internal combustion engine (ICE) and electric vehicle businesses.
The company also reported healthy retail momentum, with VAHAN registrations reaching 5,89,665 units as of November 1, 2026, excluding Telangana data.
Motorcycle And Scooter Dispatches Increase
Motorcycles continued to account for the majority of Hero MotoCorp’s October volumes, with dispatches reaching 6,29,800 units compared to 5,70,753 units in October 2025.
Scooter dispatches recorded a sharper increase, rising to 1,04,603 units from 65,055 units in the year-ago period. The growth in scooter volumes contributed to the company’s overall performance during the month.
For the April-October period of FY2027, Hero MotoCorp’s cumulative dispatches stood at 42,79,878 units, compared to 36,93,580 units in the corresponding period of FY2026.
VIDA Electric Two-Wheeler Business Gains Momentum
VIDA, Hero MotoCorp’s emerging mobility business unit, continued to report strong growth in October. The electric two-wheeler brand recorded dispatches of 30,143 units during the month, while its VAHAN retail registrations grew 80% year-on-year.
VIDA’s market share in the electric two-wheeler segment increased to 13.6% in October 2026, compared to 11.1% in the same month last year.
The brand also strengthened its festive-season engagement through a campaign featuring actors Anil Kapoor and Ranbir Kapoor, built around the theme ‘Ghar Ghar Tyohar, Ghar Ghar EVOOTER’. Its VIDA x KKR campaign received two honours at the AdAura Awards 2026.
Domestic ICE Business Records 14% Growth
Hero MotoCorp’s domestic ICE business recorded dispatches of 6,75,017 units in October 2026, marking 14% growth over the 5,90,806 units reported in October 2025. The company attributed the performance primarily to scooters and its 100cc motorcycle range.
The manufacturer also expanded its premium motorcycle portfolio with the launch of the new Xtreme 160R 4V and Xtreme 250R during the month.
Alongside its product launches, Hero MotoCorp continued its festive marketing activities under the ‘HERO SANG TYOHAR HAI HAR KAHIN’ campaign, featuring initiatives such as a Maa Durga shadow installation made using Hero Genuine Parts, 3D anamorphic outdoor advertising and print campaigns.
Exports And Global Business Performance
Hero MotoCorp’s global business recorded dispatches of 29,319 units in October 2026. This was lower than the 30,979 units reported in October 2025.
However, cumulative exports during the April-October period of FY2027 increased to 2,19,961 units from 2,06,976 units in the corresponding period last year. The company highlighted continued retail momentum in key international markets, particularly Colombia and Bangladesh.
With 16% growth in overall dispatches, stronger scooter volumes and rising VIDA market share, Hero MotoCorp reported a positive October performance. Its domestic ICE business and electric mobility operations remained key contributors to the month’s growth.
