Hero MotoCorp March 2026 Sales: Splendor leads with 3.14 lakh units, EVs and premium bikes surge ahead

Hero MotoCorp reported domestic sales of 5,50,259 units in March 2026, marking an 8.06% year-on-year increase from 5,09,218 units in March 2025. The company's growth continues to be driven by its commuter motorcycles, while electric vehicles and premium bikes are showing steady gains.

Key Highlights

• Hero MotoCorp sold 5,50,259 units in March 2026 with 8.06 percent year-on-year growth
• Splendor led sales with 3,32,227 units contributing over 60 percent to total domestic volumes
• Vida electric scooters grew 119.73 percent year-on-year to 17,110 units
• Xpulse sales nearly tripled to 3,845 units, reflecting rising adventure bike interest
• Month-on-month sales rose 6.87 percent from February 2026

Key Model Performance

The Hero Splendor remained Hero's top-selling model, with 3,32,227 units sold in March 2026. This represented a 3.01% year-on-year growth and accounted for over 60% of Hero's total domestic sales. HF Deluxe followed as the second highest-selling model, but its sales declined by 7.33% to 85,088 units, suggesting pressure in the entry-level commuter segment.

​Hero Glamour posted a significant increase, with sales rising 135.62% year-on-year to 25,522 units. Passion also performed well, growing 42.86% to 24,712 units. These results highlight Hero's continued strength in the commuter-plus category.

Among scooters, the Destini 125 saw strong growth of 53.96%, with 24,177 units sold. In contrast, Pleasure sales dropped 9.09% to 9,146 units, and the Xoom 125 declined 10.40% to 5,531 units. Xtreme 125R recorded a 13.56% decrease to 20,200 units, indicating a normalization after its initial launch demand.

​Vida electric scooters showed robust growth, with sales up 119.73% year-on-year to 17,110 units. This points to rising adoption of electric vehicles in Hero's portfolio.

Segment Trends and New Entrants

The Xpulse adventure motorcycle nearly tripled its sales, reaching 3,845 units, up 194.86% year-on-year. This reflects growing interest in adventure bikes in India. Xtreme 160R sales fell 25.72% to 1,739 units. The new Xoom 160 scooter recorded 842 units, while the Xtreme 250R entered the market with 115 units. Karizma 210 registered only 5 units, and Mavrick 440 reported no sales in March 2026.

Month-on-Month Comparison

On a month-on-month basis, Hero MotoCorp's sales rose 6.87% from 5,14,879 units in February 2026. Splendor led the increase, adding over 10,000 units. HF Deluxe grew 18.64% month-on-month. Glamour, Passion, and Xtreme 125R also saw healthy gains. Vida EV sales increased by 19.48% compared to the previous month. Scooters such as Pleasure and Xoom 125 posted notable gains, while Destini 125 declined 11.66% month-on-month. Xtreme 160R, Xtreme 250R, and Karizma 210 saw reduced or minimal sales.

Outlook and Portfolio Diversification

Hero MotoCorp remains reliant on its commuter motorcycles, especially Splendor. However, growth in mid-segment bikes, scooters, and electric vehicles is becoming more significant. The company is expanding its presence in electric vehicles with the Vida brand and in premium motorcycles such as Xpulse and the Xtreme range. Sustained growth in these segments will be important as Hero seeks to reduce its dependence on entry-level commuter models.

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CarBike 360 Says

Hero MotoCorp's March 2026 performance underscores its market dominance, with Splendor's reliability, VIDA's EV surge, and premium bikes like XPulse fueling diversification. Amid 8.8% growth to 5.98 lakh units, the brand eyes balanced expansion into electrics and exports. As FY26 closes strong at 6.5 million, Hero sets the pace for India's two-wheeler evolution, blending legacy with innovation.