Hero Honda sales jump 14% in May to 3.7 lakh units

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Press Trust of India New Delhi
Last Updated : Jan 21 2013 | 3:13 AM IST

Country's largest two-wheeler maker Hero Honda today reported its highest monthly sales ever at 4,35,933 units in May, registering 13.92 per cent increase over the same month last year.

In a statement, Hero Honda said that it had sold 3,82,678 units in May last year.

The previous highest monthly sales record at 4,15,137 units was set in August 2009, the statement said.

Besides, for the 17th consecutive time, the company recorded more than three lakh dispatch sales in a single month.

"The 14 per cent growth in May is very satisfying, coming as it does over the high base of our sales last year. We have had significant contribution from all segments resulting in this achievement," Hero Honda Motors Senior Vice-President (Marketing and Sales) Anil Dua said.

The company's scooter 'Pleasure' recorded sales of over 24,000 units last month, he added.

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