Hero MotoCorp solidified its dominance in the Indian two-wheeler market throughout calendar year 2025, dispatching a staggering 57.5 lakh units and staying ahead of rivals like TVS Motor Company. This performance underscores the company’s unyielding grip on commuter segments, fueled by timeless models and smart strategies. The achievement highlights Hero’s resilience amid rising electric vehicle competition and economic shifts.
Record-Breaking Dispatch Numbers
Hero MotoCorp’s 57.5 lakh unit dispatches in CY 2025 marked a robust recovery from prior years, outpacing TVS Motor’s estimated 40-42 lakh units. FY25 retail data already showed Hero leading with 54.45 lakh units sold, capturing 28.84% market share—a testament to strong wholesale-to-retail conversion. Key contributors included Splendor and HF Deluxe, which together accounted for over 60% of volumes, appealing to India’s price-sensitive rural buyers.
For context, industry wholesales grew to around 1.9 crore units in FY25, with Hero’s push into urban premium bikes like Xtreme adding 10-15% growth in that segment. TVS, despite gains in scooters like Jupiter, trailed with 33 lakh retail units in FY25, highlighting Hero’s scale advantage.
Leadership in Commuter Segment
Splendor series dispatched over 30 lakh units alone in CY 2025, maintaining its crown as India’s bestseller for decades. This 110cc staple offers 80-85 kmpl mileage and pricing under ₹80,000, perfectly suiting daily commuters in Bihar and beyond. Hero’s rural network, spanning 6,000+ touchpoints, ensured 25% YoY growth in Tier-3 towns.
In contrast, TVS’s Apache and Raider focused on performance, but lacked Hero’s volume in entry-level bikes. Hero’s 24th straight year as retail leader proves its formula: reliability over flash.
Electric Push Bolsters Position
Hero accelerated EV dispatches with Vida V1 hitting 2 lakh units by year-end, targeting urban millennials. Features like 142 km range and ₹95,000 pricing made it competitive against Ola and Ather. This diversified Hero’s portfolio, with EVs contributing 5-7% of total dispatches—ahead of TVS’s iQube at 3-4% share.
Strategic alliances, like potential Honda tie-ups, enhanced battery tech, positioning Hero for 2026 mandates. TVS lagged here, prioritizing ICE premiums.
Sales Breakdown by Model
| Model | CY 2025 Dispatches (Lakh Units) | Key Strength | Growth YoY |
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| Splendor | 30+ | Fuel efficiency, affordability | 15% |
| HF Deluxe | 15 | Rural durability | 12% |
| Xtreme 125 | 5 | Urban youth appeal | 25% |
| Vida V1 | 2 | EV entry-level | 100%+ |
| Others | 5.5 | Premium/exports | 10% |
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Strategic Wins Over TVS
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Network Edge: Hero’s 10,000+ dealerships vs. TVS’s 6,000 enabled deeper penetration.
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Pricing Mastery: Kept 110cc bikes under inflation, unlike TVS’s premium hikes.
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Export Surge: 10 lakh units to Latin America, where Splendor dominates.
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Leadership Stability: New CEO Harshavardhan Chitale (Jan 2026) builds on Vikram Kasbekar’s interim success.
TVS grew in scooters (17% share) but couldn’t match Hero’s commuter fortress.
Market Challenges Conquered
CY 2025 faced chip shortages and 10% input cost hikes, yet Hero optimized supply chains for zero stockouts. Rural revival post-monsoon drove 40% volumes, with schemes like zero-downpayment finance boosting sales. Competitors like Bajaj (pulsars) and Honda (Shine) gained shares, but Hero’s 28% overall held firm.
Future Outlook
Hero eyes 60 lakh+ in CY 2026 with Xtreme 250 launch and EV expansion to 10% portfolio. Government PLI incentives will aid, ensuring leadership persists. For content creators tracking Indian autos, Hero’s story is SEO gold—rural reliability meets modern EV ambition.