Hero MotoCorp, TVS and Bajaj have all expressed concern about the high 28 per cent ‘luxury goods’ GST bracket that motorcycles have been classified under. [Read more…]
Hero MotoCorp
The Hero brand is synonymous with two-wheelers in India and is the world's largest two-wheeler manufacturer. By 2018 they had already sold over 7.5 crore two-wheelers and reported annual sales of 75,87,130 units between April 2017-March 2018. The auto major has one of the widest networks in India, with more than 6,000 dealerships and touch-points across the country.
The company was established by Mr Brijmohan Lall Munjal and was a joint venture with Honda of Japan. This alliance ended in 2010 as the two companies parted ways and became arch rivals in the Indian two-wheeler space. As of 2018, Hero have eight manufacturing plants across the globe. The five Indian facilities are located at Haridwar in Uttarakhand; Gurgaon and Dharuhera in Haryana; Neemrana in Rajasthan; Vadodara in Gujarat; and the newly made Sri City facility in Andhra Pradesh. Hero also have international manufacturing plants situated in Villa Rica in Colombia, and Jessore in Bangladesh. The company also has its R&D centre located on the outskirts of Jaipur.
The top selling bikes from Hero include the Splendor, Passion and Glamour range, along with its scooters such as the Maestro Edge, Duet and Pleasure.
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You, the readers, are the reason why Bike India has grown into a powerhouse for all things two wheels. Therefore, when it comes to awarding a competent two-wheeler, your input is crucial. This award is completely decided by you. Let us know which motorcycle/scooter you believe should win. And, yes, there will be prizes prizes prizes, for the lucky amongst you.
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Custom Mod: Yamaha 135 Powered Hero Impulse
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Hero Destini 125 Launch
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