Hero Motocorp reported total dispatches of 5,68,398 units in August 2026, up from 5,53,727 units in the same month last year. The figure missed market estimates of 590,000 units. The company recorded a 19% VAHAN retail growth, reflecting strong demand ahead of the festive season.

Sales performance at a glance

The following table summarises Hero Motocorp's August 2026 dispatch data against the prior-year figure:

While the year-on-year comparison reflects a volume increase, the company highlighted robust retail momentum across its domestic ICE and emerging mobility businesses.

Segment-wise performance

Hero Motocorp’s domestic ICE business recorded dispatches of 5,16,747 units with an 18% VAHAN retail growth. Key models like Splendor, Passion, Glamour X, and Super Splendor XTEC 2.0 maintained strong traction. In the scooter category, Destini and Xoom series led sales.

The Emerging Mobility unit, VIDA, sustained growth with 25,558 units dispatched and a 38% VAHAN growth. The brand launched the VIDA VX2 Go in the 3.1 kWh fixed battery variant. It also became the Title Partner of the VIDA Kovai Kings in the Tamil Nadu Premier League (TNPL).

Global business updates

The Global Business unit recorded dispatches of 26,093 units in August 2026. Hero Motocorp launched the XPulse 200 4V and XPulse 200 4V Pro in Bangladesh. Anuj Dua was appointed as Chief Business Officer – Premium Segment to drive growth in premium mobility.

What the Numbers Show

The divergence between overall dispatch growth and export volumes is notable. While total dispatches rose to 568,398 units, exports fell to 26,093 units from 34,588 units in August 2025. This suggests that the volume growth was primarily driven by domestic demand, which saw domestic dispatches rise to 542,305 units from 519,139 units year-on-year.

Hero MotoCorp Limited appointed Suresh Kumar P as its Chief Digital & Information Officer effective Monday, August 31, 2026. The appointment was disclosed under Regulation 30 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015.

Mr. Kumar joins the company's Leadership Team and will be designated as Senior Management under the Listing Regulations. The move signals a focus on technology-led transformation within the auto major.

Executive Profile

Mr. Suresh Kumar P brings nearly two decades of experience spanning Fast-Moving Consumer Goods, Pharmaceuticals, and Information Technology. His career includes senior leadership roles at Reckitt, Pernod Ricard, and Asian Paints, where he spearheaded technology initiatives to drive business growth and organizational excellence.

He holds a Post Graduate Diploma in Industrial Management from the Indian Institute of Management Mumbai (formerly National Institute of Industrial Engineering) and a Bachelor of Technology in Information Technology from Madras Institute of Technology, Anna University.

Regulatory Disclosure

The disclosure was signed by Prabhat Singh, Company Secretary & Compliance Officer, on August 31, 2026. The filing confirms that Mr. Kumar’s appointment is effective immediately upon joining.