Hero MotoCorp eyes double-digit FY27 growth with 12 launches, Rs 1,500 cr capex, EV scale-up

CEO Harshavardhan Chitale outlined a multi-pronged push: 12+ new products in FY27, doubling scooter capacity through Rs 1,500 crore capex, and tripling Vida EV capacity this year. Hero expects EVs to exceed 50% of scooter sales by 2030, with Vida contributing 27-28% of scooter mix as it defends leadership against Honda.

— Source publishedSun, 24 May, 2026, 11:53 IST·First seen Sun, 24 May, 2026, 12:20 IST·Source ET Small Business

What happened

Hero MotoCorp CEO Chitale targets double-digit FY27 growth with 12+ launches, doubling scooter capacity via Rs 1,500 crore capex. Vida EV capacity tripling this

Key facts

  • 12 new products FY27
  • 50% EV scooter share by 2030
  • 54,93,178 motorcycles FY26
  • 5,72,870 scooters FY26
  • Rs 1,500 crore capex FY27
  • 27-28% Vida contribution
  • 40-50 launches/year

Why this matters

Tripling Vida capacity and targeting 50% EV scooter mix by 2030 opens windows for battery, powertrain, and charging-infra partnerships or bolt-on acquisitions to lock in the EV supply chain.