Hero MotoCorp commits ₹1,500 cr FY27 capex to double scooter capacity

Hero MotoCorp will deploy ₹1,500 crore in FY27 to double scooter production capacity and upgrade its global parts centre, signalling a sharper push into the scooter segment and aftermarket distribution as it chases share beyond its motorcycle stronghold.

— Filed Sun, 17 May, 2026, 10:52 IST · Source The Hindu BusinessLine · Updated

Hero MotoCorp has earmarked ₹1,500 crore capex for FY27 to double its scooter production capacity and upgrade its global parts center, signaling intensified focus on the scooter segment and aftermarket distribution.

Why this matters

Hero MotoCorp, long dominant in motorcycles, is escalating its scooter and aftermarket bets with a dedicated FY27 capex line, signalling a structural pivot rather than incremental expansion.

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