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Tremendous growth opportunity in India, Apac region: Zero Motorcycles CEO

US-based Zero Motorcycles sees tremendous growth opportunity in India where it has tied up with Hero MotoCorp for co-developing premium electric bikes, according to CEO Sam Paschel. The California-based firm, which specialises in electric motorcycles and powertrains, feels that it needs to have a product which could help it penetrate the price-sensitive market. "We see tremendous opportunities for us in those (APAC and India) markets. But I think you have to have a product that fits the use case and the price points of those markets," Zero Motorcycles CEO Sam Paschel told PTI here in an interaction. In future, the company will have models that should allow it to start penetrating the Asia Pacific and India as key markets, he added. Zero Motorcycles, which is a global leader in electric motorcycles and powertrains, currently sells the majority of its vehicles in the US and Europe. Terming Hero MotoCorp as a long-term committed development partner, Paschel noted that partners are ..

Hero MotoCorp to expand EV business with new affordable models lined up

Hero MotoCorp is looking to scale up its presence in the electric two-wheeler space as it gears up to introduce affordable models over the next few months, according to a top company executive. The two-wheeler major is also looking to bolster its presence in Europe as it looks to enter markets like the UK, France, Spain and Italy next year. "In the next six months, there will be a lot of action in the product portfolio (in the EV space). We will be launching products (under VIDA range) in the more affordable segments as well," Hero MotoCorp CEO Niranjan Gupta told PTI in an interaction here on the sidelines of EICMA. Hero MotoCorp's VIDA electric scooter range is currently priced between Rs 1-1.5 lakh, including state subsidies, in India. The company currently sells the VIDA range in over 230 cities and towns in the country, with over 400 sales touchpoints. Gupta noted that the company has done well in the electric segment, having sold 11,600 units in the just concluded 32-day fes

Hero MotoCorp plans to enter Europe, UK markets in second half of 2025

Hero MotoCorp on Tuesday said it is planning to enter Europe and the UK markets from the second half of 2025 as it looks to further consolidate its presence overseas. The New Delhi-headquartered two-wheeler major sells its products in 48 countries across Asia, Africa, and Latin America. "Hero MotoCorp continues to be a trusted global leader, known for reliability and resilience of our machines. This enduring trust and our world-class products form the foundation as we expand into Europe and the UK," Hero MotoCorp Executive Chairman Pawan Munjal said here at EICMA. The company will enter the markets riding on a new electric scooter -- the VIDA Z. Subsequently, the company plans to expand its range to high capacity premium internal combustion engine (ICE) motorcycles. The company's existing and new product range will suitably cater to the present and future requirements of European markets, Hero MotoCorp stated. The company also announced the appointment of distributors in Italy --

Hero MotoCorp shares slide 3% as UBS maintains 'Sell' on weak rural revival

Hero MotoCorp share: According to UBS, the market's optimism around Hero MotoCorp's rural demand revival in commuter motorcycles, and a perceived turnaround in its premium 2-wheeler sales is misplaced

Nifty Auto skids below 100-DMA; Bajaj Auto, Hero Moto can dip another 9%

Two-wheeler stocks bore the brunt of the selling pressure in auto on Thursday, as the Nifty Auto index plunged below its 100-DMA for the first-time in 18 months; Tech charts suggest more pain ahead.

Tech Alert: This largecap auto stock is testing its key DMA after 17 months

Hero MotoCorp stock so far on 5 occasions has successfully managed to hold the 100-DMA support, since the breakout in May 2023. Will it be sixth-time lucky too? Check upside, downside potential here.

Hero Motors withdraws DRHP documents for raising Rs 900 crore through IPO

Hero Motors Ltd, the auto-components firm of the Hero Motors Company (HMC) Group, has withdrawn its documents for an initial public offering (IPO) worth Rs 900 crore, an update with markets regulator Sebi showed on Monday. In its draft papers, the company had proposed to raise Rs 500 crore through a fresh issuance of equity shares and an offer for sale (OFS) of shares valued at Rs 400 crore by promoters. Under the OFS, O P Munjal Holdings was offloading shares valued at Rs 250 crore while Bhagyoday Investments and Hero Cycles were selling shares to the tune of Rs 75 crore each. It had filed its draft red herring prospectus (DRHP) in August with Sebi to seek the regulator's nod to float IPO. Without disclosing the reason, the company said its "DRHP (was) withdrawn on October 5, 2024". Going by the draft papers, proceeds from the fresh issue was proposed to be used for debt payment and purchase of equipment required for expansion in the capacity of the company's facility in Gautam

Honda overtakes Hero MotoCorp in 2W retail sales ahead of festive season

According to figures from the Federation of Automobile Dealers Associations, Honda Motorcycle and Scooter India sold 62,537 more motorcycles and scooters than Hero MotoCorp in September 2024

Hero MotoCorp sales increases by 19% to 637,050 units in September

Hero MotoCorp on Tuesday said its wholesales increased 19 per cent year-on-year to 6,37,050 units in September. The two-wheeler major had dispatched 5,36,499 units to dealers in September 2023. The company said its domestic sales rose to 6,16,706 units last month from 5,19,789 units in the year-ago period. Exports rose to 20,344 units last month compared to 16,710 units in the same month last year. "A positive sentiment is prevalent in the industry as it approaches the festive season on the back of a good monsoon," the company said in a statement. The company is geared up with a host of customer offers in line with previous festive periods across its wide portfolio, it added. The company said it has a strong pipeline of bookings and is experiencing increased customer footfall leading up to the festive season. The two-wheeler major expects healthy growth during the 32-day period starting from October 3, it noted.

Hero MotoCorp share price falls 3% in firm market; UBS maintains 'Sell'

Hero MotoCorp share price today declined 2.7 per cent in the intraday trade on Thursday. Read why global brokerage UBS sees nearly 45 per cent downside in the two-wheeler company's stock price

Hero MotoCorp's e-scooters to debut in the UK and EU markets in 2025

Indian automaker Hero MotoCorp will be entering the UK, France, and Spain markets with its Vida e-scooters

Penetration of electric vehicles growing across segments in auto industry

Tata Motors reported a penetration of 12.05 per cent, down from 12.61 per cent last year, while JSW-MG Motors surged to 33.77 per cent, up from 23.75 per cent

Hero MotoCorp up 3%, at record high on positive outlook; zooms 95% in 1 yr

Hero MotoCorp stands to gain with rural growth expected to drive up demand in the two-wheeler market, particularly in the commuter segment.

Hero MotoCorp planning to invest Rs 900 cr in 3-wheeler startup Altigreen

If the transaction goes ahead, this will be the second largest investment by Hero in an electric vehicle (EV) maker

August auto sales impact: Hero, Eicher, and Maruti gain; TaMo, TVS slip

Automaker Tata Motors saw an 8.1 per cent drop in total sales for August 2024, totaling 71,693 vehicles compared to 78,010 units in August 2023.

Hero MotoCorp sales rise 5% to 512,360 units, decline for Hyundai in Aug

Hero MotoCorp on Sunday said its wholesales increased 5 per cent year-on-year to 5,12,360 units in August. The two-wheeler major had dispatched 4,88,717 units to dealers in August 2023. The company said its domestic sales increased to 4,92,263 units last month as compared to 4,72,947 units in the year-ago period. August sales were marginally impacted by supply shortages, which will be made up in September, it added. Exports rose to 20,097 units last month as compared to 15,770 units in August 2023. The company said it is geared to ramp-up for the upcoming festive season, where it expects a healthy growth. "With faster recovery expected in the rural segment, growth in the 125cc segment, new launches in scooters and strong investment behind power brands, the company expects to grow ahead of the industry," it added.

Auto Bet: Bajaj, M&M, Escorts Kubota may lead August sales, says Nuvama

Within the 2W segment, analysts believe, mass-market original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) such as Honda, Hero Moto Corp, Bajaj Auto, and TVS are anticipated to perform well.

Hero Motors Ltd files preliminary papers with Sebi for Rs 900 cr IPO

Hero Motors Ltd, the auto-components firm of the Hero Motors Company (HMC) Group, on Saturday filed preliminary papers with markets regulator Sebi to raise Rs 900 crore through an initial public offering (IPO). The IPO is a combination of a fresh issue of equity shares worth Rs 500 crore and an Offer-For-Sale (OFS) of shares valued at Rs 400 crore by promoters, according to the draft red herring prospectus (DRHP). The OFS includes Rs 250 crore worth of shares by O P Munjal Holdings, and Rs 75 crore each by Bhagyoday Investments and Hero Cycles. The company may consider a pre-IPO placement of Rs 100 crore. If such placement is completed, the fresh issue size will be reduced. Proceeds from the fresh issue to the tune of Rs 202 crore will be used for debt payment, Rs 124 crore for purchase of equipment required for expansion in capacity of the company's facility in Gautam Buddha Nagar, Uttar Pradesh. Hero Motors is India's leading automotive technology company engaged in designing, .

Hero MotoCorp gets over Rs 17 cr tax notice from Delhi GST authorities

Hero MotoCorp on Sunday said it has received a demand notice of over Rs 17 crore from Delhi GST authorities. The company has received an order dated August 17, 2024, for disallowance of input tax credit for FY 2019-20 from the Office of the GST Officer, Government of NCT of Delhi, the two-wheeler major said in a regulatory filing. The company said the tax demand is for Rs 9,38,66,513, interest Rs 7,32,15,880 and penalty Rs 93,86,651 as per the notice. Based on the company's assessment, the tax demand is not maintainable in law, it added. The input tax credit disallowed by the office of the GST Officer, New Delhi, was rightfully claimed by the company as per the provisions of the GST law but disallowed on account of the supplier's non-compliance, which is not attributable to the company, Hero MotoCorp said. Accordingly, the company shall take appropriate steps, including filing an appeal, it added. There is no material impact on financials, operations or other activities of the ..

Hero MotoCorp to vroom on new launches and uptick in rural growth

Valuation is trading around 22 times expected FY25 earnings per share and investors would have to factor in holdings in Hero FinCorp and Ather after taking a holding company discount