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Hero MotoCorp Ltd – Key Points Founded in 1984, headquartered in Delhi, India. World’s largest motorcycle and scooter manufacturer by unit volume since 2001. Holds ~40% share in domestic motorcycles and over one-third of the overall two-wheeler market. Operations in 40+ countries, with a strong export presence. Popular products: Splendor, HF Deluxe, Xtreme, Passion, Karizma, XPulse. Collaboration with Harley-Davidson for the X440 bike. Q1 FY26 profit around ₹11,260 crore despite ~11% drop in total volumes; exports up 26%. Facing challenges in scooter segment—market share dropped from ~17% a decade ago to ~6% now. New launches in premium segment like Mavrick 440 failed to gain traction. Rural market slowdown affecting entry-level bike sales. Production costs rising due to new safety norms like ABS on <125cc bikes. Leadership changes and plant shutdowns have affected volumes in recent months. More About Hero MotoCorp Ltd – Extended Points Originally started as Hero Honda, a joint venture with Honda Motor Company of Japan; rebranded as Hero MotoCorp in 2011 after buying out Honda’s stake. Manufacturing plants located in Haryana, Rajasthan, Gujarat, Uttarakhand, and Andhra Pradesh. Annual production capacity exceeds 9 million two-wheelers. Strong Splendor brand legacy – consistently among the top-selling motorcycles in India for decades. Actively investing in electric mobility through the VIDA brand, with models like VIDA V1. Owns and operates Hero Innovation & Technology Center (CIT) in Jaipur and R&D facilities in Germany. Sponsorship and marketing presence in sports, including partnerships in cricket and motorsport events. Ask ChatGPT