Archive · 10 Sep 2026
Hero Motors Sets ₹1,000-Crore IPO Plan for Expansion
Hero Motors is an automotive company planning to sell shares to the public.
This sale is called an initial public offering, or IPO.
The proposed IPO would raise ₹1,000 crore.
The company says it would use some of the money to reduce debt.
It would also invest in factories, technology and possible acquisitions.
Hero Motors develops parts for vehicles powered by petrol and electricity.
Its electric products made up about 40%–45% of its bike powertrain business last year.
Many customer contracts last eight to 10 years, which can help the company plan future revenue.
Hero Motors Limited plans a ₹1,000-crore IPO comprising a ₹600-crore fresh issue and a ₹400-crore offer for sale.
The company expects to use about ₹190 crore for debt reduction, ₹200 crore for capital expenditure and nearly ₹200 crore for corporate purposes.
Hero Motors operates technology centres in India and the United Kingdom focused on automotive, aviation, marine and micromobility products.
Electric products contributed about 40%–45% of its bike powertrain business last year, according to management.
The company spends 7% of revenue on research and development, with customer contracts typically lasting eight to 10 years.
- Who
- Hero Motors Limited, led by Chairman Pankaj M. Munjal and Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer Amit Gupta.
- What
- The company is planning a ₹1,000-crore IPO to reduce debt, expand capacity and pursue new opportunities.
- When
- The article does not specify a date for the IPO.
- Where
- Hero Motors operates technology centres in India and the United Kingdom.
- Why
- The company wants to support its next growth phase through debt reduction, capital investment, electric-mobility development and expansion.
- Proposed IPO size
- ₹1,000 crore
- Fresh issue
- ₹600 crore
- Offer for sale
- ₹400 crore
- Planned debt reduction
- About ₹190 crore
- Planned capital expenditure
- ₹200 crore
- Electric contribution
- About 40%–45% of bike powertrain business last year
- Research and development spending
- 7% of revenue