Hero MotoCorp Dispatches 5.08 Lakh Units in May

02 Jun 2025 CW Team

Hero MotoCorp, the world’s largest manufacturer of motorcycles and scooters, recorded dispatches of 508,000 two-wheelers in May 2025, marking both sequential and year-on-year growth. The month also saw 500,000 VAHAN registrations, excluding Telangana, highlighting continued strong customer demand.

The company reported rising retail market share, supported by robust performance of its latest motorcycle and scooter models. VIDA, its electric vehicle division, achieved dispatches of 8,361 units and registered 7,161 VIDA V2 scooters under VAHAN, capturing a 7.2 per cent share in the electric two-wheeler market. A new VIDA product is slated for launch on 1 July 2025.

Hero MotoCorp also noted solid international performance, especially in Bangladesh and Colombia, with exports maintaining steady momentum. In the premium segment, the company expanded its Premia retail network to over 100 outlets nationwide.

As part of its IPL campaign, VIDA promoted the convenience of its removable battery technology under the tagline “Every plug point is a VIDA charging point”, emphasising ease of access via standard 5-amp sockets.

In motorsport, Hero MotoSports strengthened its team with the inclusion of Austrian rider Tobias Ebster. At the South African Safari Rally, Ignacio Cornejo secured 6th place, while FIM world champion Ross Branch finished 11th despite a fall, showcasing the team’s resilience and competitive edge.

Infrastructure Urban

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Implementation Status of Jal Jeevan Mission

Since August 2019 the Government has implemented Jal Jeevan Mission to provide assured potable water through household tap connections in rural India. At the start of the mission only 32.3 million (mn) rural households, representing 16.7 per cent, were reported to have tap water connections. States and union territories have reported that 125.8 mn additional rural households have since been provided with tap connections. As a result, of about 193.6 mn rural households roughly 158.2 mn, or 81.71 per cent, are reported to have tap water supply at home.\n\nThe State, district and village level st..

Jal Jeevan Mission Reaches Eighty One Per Cent Rural Coverage

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Empowering Local Governance for Sustainable Rural Water Supply

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