Hero MotoCorp shares jump 2% as December sales rise 40% to 4.56 lakh units

Shares of Hero MotoCorp jumped 2.3% to their intraday high of Rs 5,982 on the BSE on Friday, January 2, 2026, after the company reported a strong sales and dispatch performance for December 2025, along with a robust growth update for Q3FY26.The world’s largest manufacturer of motorcycles and scooters posted dispatches of 4,56,479 units in December 2025, marking a 40% year-on-year growth compared with 3,24,906 units in the same month last year. During the month, the company also recorded 2,91,732 VAHAN registrations, reflecting healthy retail demand driven by continued festive momentum, new product launches and strong performance across verticals. For Q3FY26, the company reported year-on-year growth across both motorcycles and scooters, building on its highest-ever festive season performance. The quarter was supported by multiple new model launches across portfolios. The ICE scooter segment stood out, registering a growth of 45% during the quarter, led by models such as Destini 110, Destini 125, Xoom 125 and Xoom 160.The company’s global business delivered a strong performance, with dispatches rising 21% year-on-year in December 2025 to 37,236 units, compared with 30,754 units in the year-ago period. During Q3FY26, exports recorded a 41% growth, supported by new market entries and portfolio expansion across key regions.During the month, Hero MotoCorp and Harley-Davidson further expanded their partnership and premium motorcycle line-up in India with the launch of the H-D X440 T. The companies also introduced the top-end Harley-Davidson CVO motorcycles in the country, including the CVO Street Glide and the CVO Road Glide.Hero MotoCorp ended December 2025 with steady sales performance, consistent retail offtake and positive VAHAN registrations across markets. With double-digit growth through Q3FY26, the company enters the final quarter of FY26 on a strong footing. Hero MotoCorp shares surged 39% in 2025. (Disclaimer: The recommendations, suggestions, views, and opinions given by the experts are their own. These do not represent the views of The Economic Times.)