Hero MotoCorp pledges ₹1,500cr annual capex to reclaim scooter, premium, EV ground

CEO Chitale sees no demand slump and will double scooter capacity, triple EV output, and stand up a Tirupati parts hub. Roughly 12 domestic launches target a rebound from 28% share (FY26) versus 45% in FY12, with exports up 42% across 52 markets.

— Source publishedThu, 4 Jun, 2026, 00:30 IST·First seen Thu, 4 Jun, 2026, 11:21 IST·Source ET Small Business

What happened

Hero MotoCorp CEO Chitale sees no demand slump, plans ₹1,500 crore annual capex to double scooter capacity, triple EV capacity, build Tirupati parts hub, and

Key facts

  • 28% market share FY26
  • 45% FY12
  • 7% scooter share
  • 2% premium share
  • <10% export share
  • ₹1,500 crore capex
  • 42% intl growth
  • 77% growth
  • 52 countries

Why this matters

Hero's pivot to premium and EV with 42% export growth across 52 markets signals appetite for technology tie-ups, EV platform partnerships, or bolt-on acquisitions in components and global distribution.