New Delhi, November 2024.
Hero MotoCorp, the world’s largest manufacturer of motorcycles and scooters, achieved its highest-ever retail sales
during the recent 32-day festive period,
starting from Navratri.
With sales of over 15.98 lakh (1.6 million) units, the company
registered an impressive 13% growth compared to the festive season of 2023.
The robust demand for Hero MotoCorp's products was evident across both
urban and rural India. The 125cc motorcycle segment, with Xtreme 125R, emerged
as a key growth driver, while the 100cc segment also contributed positively to
the company's strong sales performance.
VIDA, Hero MotoCorp's electric vehicle brand, crossed a significant
milestone by achieving 11,600 retail
sales during the same period. VIDA network's ongoing expansion, leveraging Hero
Premia and Hero 2.0 outlets, in conjunction with a heightened emphasis on the
Top 30 towns, is yielding positive results. The upcoming portfolio expansion is
set to infuse the brand with further impetus.
The Harley-Davidson X440 achieved sales of over 2800 units, highlighting
the brand's popularity. As the company aims to expand the Premia network to
over 100 locations by the end of this fiscal year, it will enhance the reach
and accessibility of this aspirational brand.
Niranjan Gupta, Chief
Executive Officer, Hero MotoCorp, said “For the second
consecutive year we have achieved our highest-ever festive retail sales, which
is a testament to
Hero MotoCorp's position as the preferred brand in India. We are grateful for
the unwavering trust of our millions of customers. There has been good momentum
and growth in most parts of the country with rural sales catching up with the
urban segment in the latter half of the festive season. We expect the momentum
to continue and are optimistic about the remainder of the year.”
Hero MotoCorp's exceptional performance during the festive period has
enabled it to further solidify its leadership position. The company's sustained
focus on innovation, customer satisfaction, and a strong sales network
highlights its commitment to providing high-quality products and meeting the
diverse needs of its customers.