Hero MotoCorp, one of Nepal’s biggest two-wheeler suppliers through imports from India, has wrapped up Q2 2026 with strong domestic sales in India, even though June itself was slightly weaker.
India Q2 performance: Splendor still the backbone
- Hero sold 15.68 lakh units in India in April–June 2026, up over 20% year-on-year.
- The Splendor alone contributed 10.10 lakh units, making up about two-thirds of Hero’s quarterly sales.
- Other gainers in India included Destini 125, Glamour, Xoom 125, Xpulse and the Vida electric scooters.
June 2026 was softer, with 5.01 lakh units sold in India, down year-on-year and month-on-month. Even then, Splendor remained the star performer with 3.53 lakh units.
Nepal angle: commuter dominance will continue
Hero’s portfolio in Nepal is led by Splendor, HF Deluxe, Passion, Glamour and Xpulse, sold through dealers in major cities like Kathmandu, Pokhara and Butwal.
- With Splendor volumes rising strongly in India, Nepali distributors are unlikely to face supply constraints for this model. Instead, higher-scale production could help maintain aggressive pricing for entry commuter bikes in Nepal.
- The sharp decline in HF Deluxe sales in India suggests Hero may focus more on Splendor and newer models. Over time, this can mean leaner variant choices and more Splendor-focused offers in the Nepali market.
For Nepali buyers, the key takeaway is that Hero’s long-term commitment to low-cost commuter bikes remains intact, which should help keep on-road prices of 100–125 cc commuters in the familiar band of around Rs 2–3 lakh, depending on variant and location.
Scooters and EVs: Vida and Xoom signal future options for Nepal
The strong growth of Destini 125 and Xoom 125 scooters in India shows Hero is investing seriously in the scooter segment. Nepali buyers have already seen Hero scooters enter the market, and this demand push in India increases the likelihood that more refined scooter models will be routed to Nepal in coming years.
Even more important, Hero’s Vida electric scooter brand is growing rapidly in India. While Vida is not officially sold in Nepal yet, consistent sales momentum there improves the chances of future EV exports to Nepal, once charging infrastructure and regulations become more favourable.
If and when Vida enters Nepal, expect urban-focused e-scooters with sub-125 cc-equivalent performance, city ranges around 80–100 km per charge, and pricing likely above Rs 3 lakh, depending on battery size and import duties.
What to watch for Nepali riders
- Splendor buyers: continued availability and stable pricing; minor feature upgrades may appear in future Indian updates and trickle into Nepali units.
- Scooter shoppers: Destini and Xoom’s rising importance in India increases the chances of more feature-rich Hero scooters being marketed aggressively in Nepal.
- Potential EV users: Vida’s growth is a sign that Hero is serious about electric mobility. For Nepal, this sets the stage for possible, but medium-term, EV scooter launches, not an immediate shift.
For now, Hero’s India numbers confirm that budget commuters and practical scooters will remain the core of its line-up for both India and Nepal, which should keep choices wide and prices relatively competitive for Nepali buyers.
Current prices on Nepal AutoMart
- Hero Xoom price in Nepal: Rs 3.12 lakh ex-showroom
- Hero Xtreme 160R price in Nepal: Rs 3.99 lakh – Rs 4.2 lakh ex-showroom, 2 variants
- Hero Xtreme 250R price in Nepal: Rs 5.5 lakh ex-showroom
Writes on vehicle pricing, taxation and the Nepali auto market from ongoing tracking of distributor price lists. Every price in this piece is read live from the Nepal AutoMart catalog — how we verify prices.
