Hero MotoCorp, the world's largest manufacturer of motorcycles and scooters, reported a significant sales increase in February 2026. The company dispatched 558,216 units, marking a robust 44% year-on-year growth. This performance exceeded analyst expectations for the month.In February 2025, Hero MotoCorp had dispatched 388,068 units.This strong showing highlights a healthy demand in the two-wheeler market.[scanx+3]
Strong Growth Across Segments
The two-wheeler maker saw impressive growth across its core product categories. Motorcycle dispatches reached 499,756 units in February 2026, increasing 41.85% from 352,312 units in the same month last year.The 100cc-125cc motorcycle segment played a key role in boosting these overall volumes.[rushlane+2]
Scooter sales recorded an even sharper rise, growing 63.5% year-on-year.The company sold 58,460 scooters in February 2026, compared to 35,756 units in February 2025.Models like the Xoom and Destini particularly drove this momentum, attracting strong consumer interest.[rushlane+4]
Domestic and International Performance Boost
Hero MotoCorp's domestic sales surged in February 2026. Domestic dispatches rose 44.69% year-on-year to 516,968 units.This is a substantial increase from the 357,296 units sold domestically in February 2025.The company's global business also maintained strong growth. Exports increased by 34.04% year-on-year, with 41,248 units shipped in February 2026.This compares to 30,772 units exported in February 2025.Demand for Hero MotoCorp's premium portfolio helped drive this international expansion.[rushlane+5]
Retail-level demand, measured by VAHAN registrations (excluding Telangana), also showed positive trends. Registrations grew 18% year-on-year, totaling 458,346 units for February 2026.This indicates strong consumer acceptance and market activity.[autocarpro+1]
Electric Mobility and Industry Recognition
Hero MotoCorp's electric mobility unit, VIDA, contributed to the company's overall positive performance. VIDA recorded 12,514 VAHAN registrations in February 2026.The electric brand saw its market share grow three-fold compared to February 2025.This reflects a rising adoption of electric two-wheelers in key markets.[autocarpro+4]
The company also received significant industry accolades during the month. Hero MotoCorp was named "Two-Wheeler Manufacturer of the Year" at the BBC TopGear India Awards 2026.The Glamour X 125 won "Entry Level Bike of the Year," and the Xtreme 250R secured "Entry Level Performance Bike of the Year" at the same awards.Additionally, at the Auto Excellence Awards 2026 by CarBike360, Hero MotoCorp again won "Two-Wheeler Manufacturer of the Year," with the Glamour X 125 taking "Bike of the Year" and VIDA being recognized as "Two-Wheeler EV Brand of the Year."[autocarpro+2]
Year-to-Date Performance Shows Momentum
For the fiscal year 2026, Hero MotoCorp has shown consistent growth. Year-to-date (YTD) total dispatches reached 5,870,636 units, an increase of 9.74% year-on-year.Motorcycle sales for YTD FY26 stood at 5,310,166 units, up 6.85% year-on-year.Scooter sales were a standout performer, growing 47.60% year-on-year to 560,470 units YTD.[rushlane+2]
Domestic sales for the fiscal year to date reached 5,513,543 units, an 8.07% increase from the previous year.Exports also saw a substantial 44.04% growth, totaling 357,093 units YTD.These figures underscore Hero MotoCorp's strong market execution and leadership position in the global two-wheeler sector.[rushlane+2]
