The market for premium motorcycles in India is expanding, and US-based two-wheeler maker Harley Davidson is keen on more joint ventures with Hero MotoCorp
In the past one week, Hero MotoCorp has outperformed the market by surging 13%, against near 1% decline on the Sensex, after the company reported a stellar performance for the March quarter.
Two-wheeler major Hero MotoCorp on Monday said it has joined the Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC) to enhance reach and convenience and provide an easily accessible digital mode to customers. The open network will initially offer two-wheeler parts, accessories and merchandise. Customers can easily discover 'Hero Genuine Parts' by using any buyer apps on the network, such as Paytm and Mystore, among others, Hero MotoCorp said in a statement. "...With ONDC Network, we have pioneered the automotive taxonomy for the auto industry, making it easier for customers to find vehicle parts and accessories to begin with. "With this initiative, Hero MotoCorp is furthering the government's Digital India mission and we will continue to bring in more innovation in this space," Hero MotoCorp CEO Niranjan Gupta said. "When brands like Hero MotoCorp embrace the Open Network, it reaffirms our vision of driving digital transformation in the country by creating a fair and efficient ecosystem for
The company's reported better-than-expected gross margins but it was offset by higher, marketing spends toward EV and premium motorcycle segments during the quarter
The two-wheeler maker's profit for FY24 surged 33.6% Y-o-Y on the back of price hikes and strong demand
Two-wheeler maker Hero MotoCorp Ltd on Wednesday reported a 16.7 per cent rise in consolidated profit after tax to Rs 943.46 crore in the fourth quarter ended on March 31, 2024, riding on higher sales. The company had posted a consolidated profit after tax of Rs 810.8 crore in the same period a year ago, Hero MotoCorp said in a regulatory filing. Consolidated revenue from operations during the quarter under review stood at Rs 9,616.68 crore as against Rs 8,434.28 crore in the corresponding period a year ago, it added. Hero MotoCorp said it sold 13.92 lakh units of motorcycles and scooters in Q4 FY24 as against 12.70 lakh units in Q4 FY23. Total expenses were higher at Rs 8,427.36 crore in the fourth quarter as compared to Rs 7,508.94 crore in the same period a year ago. For the fiscal ended March 31, 2024, consolidated profit after tax was at Rs 3,742.16 crore as compared to Rs 2.799.9 crore in the previous fiscal. Consolidated revenue from operations for FY24 stood at Rs 37,788.
Analysts anticipate a robust quarter for Hero MotoCorp, driven by healthy volume growth and strong sales figures
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The country's largest two-wheeler maker Hero MotoCorp on Thursday said it has received demand notices from the Income Tax department for around Rs 605 crore, including interest, for six assessment years. On April 3, 2024, the company received assessment orders/ demand notices dated March 30, 2024, pertaining to six assessment years from the Income Tax department, the company said in a regulatory filing. The two-wheeler major is examining the orders/ notices received and shall take appropriate steps, including the filing of appeals and rectification applications, it added. The notice pertains to six assessment years, amounting to a tax demand of Rs 308.65 crore and interest thereon of Rs 296.22 crore, Hero MotoCorp said. This is on account of certain disallowances, for the assessment years 2013-14 to 2017-18 and 2019-20, it added. "In the opinion of the management, the demand raised is unsustainable in nature, and is unlikely to have material impact on financials, operations or oth
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The domestic two-wheeler industry is expected to witness a double-digit revenue growth next fiscal with demand for premium models anticipated to gain further momentum, according to Hero MotoCorp CEO Niranjan Gupta. The country's largest two-wheeler maker, which reported a total income of Rs 10,031 crore in the October-December quarter this fiscal, also expects the entry level segment to do better going ahead. "As far as the demand is concerned, as we have been saying, we do expect the industry to grow double digit on revenue in the coming year at the least," Gupta said in an analyst call. He noted that in the domestic two-wheeler space there is a shift taking place towards premiumisation with buyers looking for feature-rich trims. Gupta stated that the entry level bike vertical, which has seen muted sales over the last few years, is also on a recovery path. "So, it's not just about the top end of India which is growing, you can see aspirations of people growing," Gupta stated. He
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