Hero MotoCorp reported total dispatches of 5,68,398 motorcycles and scooters in August 2026, compared with 5,53,727 units in the same month last year. Retail demand remained strong during the month, with the company recording 19% growth in VAHAN registrations over the previous year. Hero MotoCorp said the performance reflects healthy demand as the two-wheeler industry enters the festive season.
VIDA, Hero MotoCorp’s Emerging Mobility business, continued its growth momentum in August. The electric mobility business recorded dispatches of 25,558 units and registered 38% growth in VAHAN retail sales. During the month, VIDA expanded its electric scooter range with the launch of the VIDA VX2 Go with a 3.1 kWh fixed battery. The new variant expands the EVOOTER range and gives customers another entry point into premium electric mobility.
VIDA also increased its engagement with younger consumers by becoming the Title Partner of the VIDA Kovai Kings in the Tamil Nadu Premier League. The brand strengthened its design credentials after the NOVUS series and VIDA Dirt.E MX7 received Red Dot Design Concept Awards. The company also won two SAMMIE Awards for Best Social Media Brand – Automobile and Best Use of Branded Content. Hero MotoCorp’s domestic internal combustion engine business recorded dispatches of 5,16,747 units in August. VAHAN retail sales for the business grew 18% compared with the previous year.
The company said its flexible supply chain is helping it respond quickly to festive-season demand. The Splendor and new Passion continued to see strong retail traction, while the Glamour X and upgraded Super Splendor XTEC 2.0 added to the portfolio. Destini and Xoom remained key models in the scooter segment.
The Glamour X 125 was named ‘Commuter of the Year’ at the ABP Network Auto Awards. Hero MotoCorp’s premium experiential selling skill programme also received the Brandon Hall Gold Award for the best unique and innovative learning and development programme among auto OEMs.
The company’s Global Business unit recorded dispatches of 26,093 units in August. Hero MotoCorp launched the XPulse 200 4V and XPulse 200 4V Pro in Bangladesh, strengthening its premium motorcycle portfolio and marking another step in its 12-year presence in the country. Premiumisation remains a key growth area for Hero MotoCorp. As part of this focus, Anuj Dua has been appointed Chief Business Officer – Premium Segment. He will lead the company’s efforts to expand its premium mobility business.
