The two-wheeler maker plans to offset input-cost pressure through cost savings, improved VIDA economics and selective price increases, while exports are expected to recover
India's largest two-wheeler maker Hero MotoCorp on Wednesday reported a 42 per cent year-on-year rise in consolidated profit after tax for the second quarter of the current fiscal. The company's consolidated profit for the quarter came in at Rs 1,861 crore, against Rs 1,308 crore in the year-ago period, according to a regulatory filing. Revenue from operations increased to Rs 14,971 crore, up 23 per cent from Rs 12,218 crore a year ago. "Results for the quarter and half-year include a Rs 397 crore gain from the equity consolidation of an associate company, following its capital raise via a Qualified Institutional Placement and Private Placement," the company said. Revenue was largely driven by volumes. Hero MotoCorp dispatched a total of 18.68 lakh motorcycles and scooters, registering a 10 per cent growth year-on-year. The scooter segment recorded a 47 per cent growth to 2.40 lakh units in the September quarter of FY27. VIDA electric scooter volumes rose 76 per cent year-on-year
Q2FY27 company results: Firms including Hyundai Motor India, Meesho, Info Edge (India) (Naukri), Pidilite Industries, and Vedanta are also to release their July-September earnings today
Motilal Oswal Wealth Management Research Desk remains constructive on the auto sector, while expecting volume growth to moderate from the elevated levels seen in 1HFY27.
The three-day IPO will open on September 16, with the auto parts maker planning to raise ₹600 crore through fresh shares and ₹400 crore through an offer for sale
The auto pack delivered a strong performance in August on a yearly basis, with growth momentum sustaining across segments and players; however, some moderation was visible month-on-month, said Emkay.
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Hero MotoCorp on Thursday said it would buy additional shares of Ather Energy for up to 17.58 billion rupees ($184.01 million), raising its stake in the electric scooter maker to 32.8%.
Hero MotoCorp stock rallied 7% in 2 days after the management said it expects the domestic 2W industry to sustain momentum, and sees double-digit industry growth in FY27.
But near-term margin pressurea major concern, analysts reckon
Strong demand after GST rate cuts is expected to support industry growth in FY27, while Hero ramps up capacity for Vida electric scooters, ICE scooters and Splendor
Two-wheeler maker Hero MotoCorp Ltd has reported a 16.86 per cent decline in consolidated profit after tax to Rs 1,417.93 crore in the first quarter ended June 30 due to high base effect. The company had posted a consolidated net profit of Rs 1,705.65 crore in the corresponding period of previous fiscal. The previous year PAT included a onetime gain of Rs 722 crore on account of dilution of the company's share of investment in associates consequent to public issue and private placement, Hero MotoCorp said in a statement. Consolidated revenue from operations in the first quarter stood at Rs 13,126.35 crore as against Rs 9,727.75 crore in the year-ago period, the company said in a regulatory filing on Thursday. During the quarter, the company sold 16.77 lakh motorcycles and scooters, registering a 23 per cent year-on-year growth over the corresponding quarter of the previous year, Hero MotoCorp said. Total expenses in the quarter under review rose to Rs 11,621.48 crore as compared
The farming out of this crucial function marks a departure for Honda, which has typically kept development of core vehicle platforms largely in-house or within its established supplier network
Q1FY27 company results: Firms including Britannia Industries, Apollo Tyres, Emcure Pharmaceuticals, Fortis Healthcare, and Lupin are also to release their April-June earnings today
Motilal Oswal's Chandan Taparia recommends Hero MotoCorp, Siemens, and Laurus Labs as technical buy ideas, citing bullish chart patterns, breakout formations, and strong sectoral momentum.
Two-wheeler market leader Hero MotoCorp on Saturday reported an 18.6 per cent rise in total sales at 5,33,416 units in July 2026 as compared to 4,49,755 units in the same month last year. Domestic sales were at 5,01,403 units last month as compared to 4,12,397 units in July 2025, up 21.6 per cent, Hero MotoCorp said in a statement. Motorcycle sales were at 4,68,565 units last month as against 4,00,615 units in July 2025. Scooter sales were also higher at 64,851 units as against 49,140 units in the year-ago month. Exports were down 14.3 per cent at 32,013 units as against 37,358 units in the year-ago month, it added.
Despite geopolitical headwinds, the Indian 2W industry entered FY27 on an optimistic footing, supported by continued strength in retail demand, said Hero MotoCorp.
Analysts said the impact of a weak monsoon would depend more on the distribution of rainfall across key agricultural regions rather than the overall national rainfall figure.
Ather Energy will raise ₹1,200 crore from existing investors led by Hero MotoCorp and the India-Japan Fund amid rising competition in India's EV market
Hero MotoCorp's board at its meeting held on July 14, 2026 approved an additional investment of up to ₹1,000 crore in Ather Energy.