New Delhi, January 21, 2021.
Hero MotoCorp, the world’s largest manufacturer of
motorcycles and scooters, today surpassed the significant milestone of 100
Million (10 Crores) units in cumulative production.
The 100 millionth bike,
the Xtreme 160R, was rolled-out of the Company’s manufacturing facility in
Haridwar, in the northern Indian hill state of Uttarakhand.
This is also the 20th
consecutive year that Hero MotoCorp has retained the coveted title of the
world’s largest manufacturer of two-wheelers.
Dr Pawan Munjal,
Chairman& CEO, Hero MotoCorp said on this occasion, “Hero MotoCorp has been at the fore-front of providing mobility to the
aspirations of millions around the world and the achievement of this milestone
is the success of evolving engineering, operational excellence and sustainable
practices. It is also the success of the holistic ecosystem built on trust and
belief that has grown along with this company. Most importantly, this is a
celebration of the customers who continue to shower their love and faith on
Hero.
“This significant landmark is also an affirmation of the inherent
capabilities in India and Hero’s Brand appeal.We have been making in India, for
the world – and this milestone is an acknowledgment of the customers’ preference
for Hero across geographies, demographics and generations.
“We are going to continue to ride our growth
journey. In keeping with our Vision to ‘Be the Future of Mobility’ we will be
launching a host of new motorcycles& scooters over the next five years, in
addition to expanding our global footprint. We will also continue to invest in
R&D and focus on new mobility solutions.”
Hero MotoCorp’s achievement
of this landmark is one of the fastest global achievements of the 100
million cumulative production mark, with the last 50 Million units coming in
a span of just seven years.
Focused on Sustainable
Growth, Hero MotoCorp has been building value for communities across the
globe and acting as an economic multiplier with its sales, R&D and
manufacturing ecosystems. It also continuously works towards the progress of the
societies it operates in.
To mark the occasion,
Dr Pawan Munjal unveiled six special celebration edition models at the Company’s
manufacturing facility at Gurugram, located in the National Capital Region
(NCR) of Delhi. The six celebration
edition models include Splendor+, Xtreme 160R, Passion Pro, Glamour
(motorcycles) and Destini 125, Maestro Edge 110 (scooters)–that will go on
sale from February 2021.
Addressing a global audience including customers,
dealers, distributors, investors, suppliers, employees, customers and the
media, Dr. Munjal also outlined Hero MotoCorp’s plans and vision for the next
five years.
During this timeframe, the Company will aim to
further consolidate its leadership position, expand its global footprint,
launch exciting and relevant products and also work on new innovative product concepts.
As part of the next five-year plan, Hero MotoCorp
will introduce over 10 products – including variants, refreshes and upgrades - every
year.
Hero MotoCorp also has a steep growth target for
its markets outside India. It will continue to grow its operations in these markets
and also enter key markets in new geographies.
Hero MotoCorp will continue to reduce its carbon
footprint through its green facilities and fuel-efficient products. The Company
will also continue to work towards the propagation of new mobility solutions
both through its internal programs and by supporting the larger external
ecosystem.