CEO Harshavardhan Chitale launched a near-zero-import-content flex-fuel bike in Delhi, framing it under 'Aatmanirbhar Bharat'. He cited India's 87% crude import dependence, costing ₹22 lakh crore annually, as the rationale for ethanol-blend-ready two-wheelers.

Business Today · Latest · 6/4/2026, 4:01:33 PM

Hero rolled out E20-E85 ethanol-compatible variants of Splendor Plus and HF Deluxe, priced 4% above standard but offered at parity during launch. CEO Chitale frames the move as aligned with cutting India's 85% fuel import dependence and is lobbying for GST incentives to scale adoption.

CNBC-TV18 · Companies · 6/4/2026, 10:45:35 AM

Hero MotoCorp will start retailing flex-fuel variants of its mass-market Splendor Plus and HF Deluxe from July 2026, priced at Rs 82,710 and Rs 72,792 ex-showroom respectively. Initial rollout is restricted to Delhi and Maharashtra, where E20-E85 ethanol blends are available, before going nationwide.

Business Today · Latest · 6/4/2026, 7:55:07 AM

Hero MotoCorp shipped 570,068 units in May 2026, up 12% YoY from 507,701, with domestic registrations near 4.96 lakh and dispatches rising 10%. Global business jumped 78% to 33,284 units, reflecting premium portfolio traction across international markets.

The Hindu BusinessLine · 6/2/2026, 8:46:51 AM

Hero MotoCorp shipped 5,70,068 units in May 2026, up 12% YoY from 5,07,701, with domestic VAHAN registrations crossing 4.96 lakh and dispatches growing 10%. Global business jumped 78% to 33,284 units as the premium portfolio gains traction across international markets.

ET Small Business · 6/2/2026, 8:45:02 AM

Navin Khemka of WPP Media South Asia flags a potential 10-15% dip in ad spends next quarter, with FMCG and energy-linked advertisers rationalising discretionary outlays amid input cost pressures. Industry growth pegged at 7-8%, with EssenceMediacom claiming 2x-2.5x that pace. Consumer demand remains stable heading into festive season.

ET Brand Equity · 6/2/2026, 5:51:17 AM

Hero MotoCorp dispatched 570,068 two-wheelers in May 2026 versus 507,701 a year ago, with domestic up 10% and exports jumping 78% to 33,284 units. VIDA EV registrations climbed 166% YoY to 19,052 as the company rolled out Super Splendor XTEC 2.0 and started DIRT.E K3 retail.

CNBC-TV18 · Companies · 6/1/2026, 6:50:38 PM

India's two-wheeler market grew 7.4% YoY to 18.43 lakh units in May 2026, but the mix is breaking: ICE volumes fell 8.6% MoM while EVs hit 1.70 lakh units (9.2% penetration). Hero EV jumped 157% YoY, TVS led with 42,000 EV registrations, and Bajaj ICE slipped 7.5% YoY.

The Hindu BusinessLine · 6/1/2026, 12:44:51 PM

May E2W registrations hit 1.70 Lakh units, up 8.4% MoM and 69% YoY. Legacy OEMs led the pack with TVS at 42,376 units, Bajaj at 39,104 and Hero at 19,044. Ola Electric rebounded 22% to 15,139 units (9% share) while Ather stalled at 28,190 units (-0.9%, 16.5% share). Smaller players slipped double digits.

Inc42 · 6/1/2026, 11:07:02 AM

India's electric two-wheeler market clocked 1.70 lakh units in May, up 8.4% MoM and 69% YoY. TVS Motor led with 42,376 units, followed by Bajaj at 39,104 and Hero at 19,044. Ola Electric rebounded 22% to 15,139 units but market share slipped to ~9%, while Ather held flat at 28,190 units with 16.5% share.

Inc42 · Buzz · 6/1/2026, 11:06:08 AM

India's electric two-wheeler market grew 8% MoM to 1.70 lakh registrations in May 2026. Ola Electric led growth at +23% to 15,139 units (8.88% share), while Bajaj's 39,104 units (22.94%) narrowed the gap with leader TVS at 42,376 units (24.9%). Ather and Hero held third and fourth positions.

Entrackr · Newsletter · 6/1/2026, 3:32:58 AM

Electric scooter registrations recovered to ~150,796 units in May after April's 22% MoM drop, though still below March's 192,000 peak. TVS (41,558) and Bajaj (38,012) overtook Ather (27,525), Hero (18,261) and Ola (14,752). Ola is pivoting to B2B, targeting gig riders for Zomato, Swiggy, Zepto and Blinkit.

ET Small Business · 5/31/2026, 7:44:31 PM

India's electric two-wheeler registrations hit 1.64 lakh units in May 2026, up 58% YoY and 18% MoM, as fuel supply anxiety post West Asia conflict pulled buyers in. TVS leads with 25% share (41,489 units), Bajaj at 23%, Ather doubled to 17%, while Ola Electric's share halved to 9%.

The Hindu BusinessLine · 5/31/2026, 3:58:13 PM

India's electric two-wheeler registrations surged 58% YoY and 18% MoM to 1.64 lakh units in May 2026, with fuel supply anxiety post West Asia war boosting demand. TVS led at 25% share (41,489 units), followed by Bajaj (23%) and Ather (17%), which doubled volumes. Ola Electric's share nearly halved to 9%.

The Hindu BusinessLine · 5/31/2026, 9:58:32 AM

India's electric two-wheeler registrations surged 58% YoY and 18% MoM to 1.64 lakh units in May 2026, with analysts citing fuel-supply anxiety post West Asia conflict. TVS Motor leads at 25% share (41,489 units), Bajaj follows at 23%, while Ather doubled volumes (96% YoY) to 17%. Ola Electric's share halved to 9%.

BL · Consumer & Economy · 5/31/2026, 9:58:04 AM

Hexagon Nutrition, owner of consumer nutrition brands Pentasure, Obesigo and Pediagold, opens its ₹139 crore IPO at ₹42-45 per share, listing June 12. The entirely-OFS issue lists alongside CMR Green's ₹630 crore offering, signalling renewed primary-market appetite for branded consumer plays with global reach across 75 countries and 13 facilities.

The Hindu BusinessLine · 5/31/2026, 9:02:23 AM

Hero MotoCorp is set to launch India's first E100 flex-fuel motorcycle in New Delhi on June 3, likely built on the Splendor or HF Deluxe platform. Union Ministers Nitin Gadkari and Hardeep Puri are expected to attend, signaling a major push for ethanol-powered two-wheelers ahead of rivals Honda and Suzuki.

Business Today · Latest · 5/29/2026, 12:07:36 PM

Hero MotoCorp will unveil India's first 100% ethanol flex-fuel motorcycle on June 3, with HF Deluxe and Splendor flex-fuel variants already cleared by regulators. CEO Chitale signals industry readiness to scale flex-fuel two-wheelers as E85+ fuel availability expands across the country.

Business Today · Latest · 5/27/2026, 3:13:56 PM

Hero MotoCorp has launched the Super Splendor XTEC 2.0 in India at Rs 86,500 ex-showroom Delhi, layering Bluetooth-enabled digital cluster, USB-C charging, ISG and hazard lights onto its 124.7cc commuter. The 10.7 bhp, 72 kmpl bike comes in five colours, signalling a tech-led defence of Hero's mass commuter turf.

NDTV Profit · 5/27/2026, 10:45:23 AM

CEO Harshavardhan Chitale outlines a double-digit FY27 growth plan anchored by 12+ new launches and ₹1,500 crore capex to double scooter capacity. Vida EV business, contributing 27-28% of scooter sales, eyes 50%+ electric share by 2030 with capacity expansion underway.

Outlook Business · 5/24/2026, 6:55:10 AM

CEO Harshavardhan Chitale outlined a multi-pronged push: 12+ new products in FY27, doubling scooter capacity through Rs 1,500 crore capex, and tripling Vida EV capacity this year. Hero expects EVs to exceed 50% of scooter sales by 2030, with Vida contributing 27-28% of scooter mix as it defends leadership against Honda.

ET Small Business · 5/24/2026, 6:51:15 AM

India's largest two-wheeler maker is targeting double-digit FY27 growth via 12+ new products, doubling scooter capacity with ₹1,500 cr capex, and pushing Vida e-scooters to 50%+ of its scooter mix by 2030. Vida already commands 27-28% EV scooter share.

Business Standard · Companies · 5/24/2026, 6:40:13 AM

Hero MotoCorp will spend Rs 1,500 crore in FY27 to double scooter production capacity, betting on rising demand for its Destini and Xoom models in India's two-wheeler retail market.

NDTV Profit · 5/17/2026, 8:24:33 AM

Hero MotoCorp will deploy Rs 1,500 crore in FY27 to lift monthly scooter output from 60,000 to ~1 lakh units across Xoom, Destini and EVs, with Destini capacity rising 50% and EV run-rate scaling from 15,000 to 25,000 units. A separate Rs 700 crore global parts centre is planned in South India.

ET Small Business · 5/17/2026, 5:53:16 AM

Hero MotoCorp will deploy ₹1,500 crore in FY27 to double scooter production capacity and upgrade its global parts centre, signalling a sharper push into the scooter segment and aftermarket distribution as it chases share beyond its motorcycle stronghold.

The Hindu BusinessLine · 5/17/2026, 5:22:29 AM

Post-September GST cut of 10 percentage points fueled record FY26 sales—two-wheelers up 11%, PVs up 8%—but West Asia conflict triggered 40-50% QoQ commodity inflation. Automakers pushing 1-3% price hikes, trimming discounts, and localizing suppliers; M&M reviewing ₹1.06 trillion supply chain across 100,000+ parts.

Mint · Industry · 5/14/2026, 1:18:04 AM