Hero MotoCorp reports 43% fall in total sales in April 2025; shares trade 1.8% higher

Shares of Hero MotoCorp traded 1.8% higher on the NSE at ₹3,896 apiece after the company reported a 42% drop in vehicle sales as compared to last year.

Hero MotoCorp has sold 305,406 units of motorcycles and scooters in April 2025 as compared to 533,585 units in April 2024, i.e. down by 42.76%. In the domestic business, the company sold 288,524 units in April 2025, while the company has exported 16,882 units during the same month.

As part of a planned operational strategy, the company implemented a temporary production halt from April 17 to April 19 at its Dharuhera, Gurugram, Haridwar, and Neemrana facilities to facilitate supply chain alignment and conduct scheduled maintenance and infrastructure enhancements; normalisation is anticipated in May 2025.

The company recorded 5.05 lakh VAHAN registrations for its internal combustion engine (ICE) two-wheelers in April 2025, underscoring robust customer demand and strong retail performance. The company has maintained a consistent month-on-month increase in retail market share throughout 2025.

VIDA, the company’s electric mobility brand, sustained its strong growth momentum in April, with dispatches of 7,116 units of the VIDA V2 electric scooter. VIDA also recorded 6,123* EV registrations on VAHAN, reflecting a significant year-on-year increase and reinforcing its growing presence in the electric two-wheeler segment.

Hero MotoCorp is the world’s largest manufacturer of motorcycles and scooters.Shares of Hero MotoCorp shares currently trade 37% lower from the peak achieved in October last year.