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Hero Motors Limited

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Hero Motors Limited (CIN U29299PB1998PLC039602) has filed a Prospectus with SEBI for an IPO comprising a fresh issue of ₹600 Cr and an offer for sale of ₹400 Cr, priced at ₹79.00 to ₹84.00 per share. In FY26 it reported revenue of ₹1,188 Cr (+9.1% on FY25) and a net profit of ₹41 Cr. Promoters hold 84.7% before the IPO. Our fact-check of its claims found 7 medium or high concerns across 76 claims checked.

Read from public SEBI filings; last updated . Not investment advice.

Key signals

Read from the filing. Signals summarise it; they are not a recommendation or investment advice.

  • ValuationConcern
    92.7x P/EAt the top of the band, on FY26 profit; 7.9x book value.
  • GrowthConcern
    5.7% a yearSales FY24 to FY26; latest year +9.1%.p.73
  • 3.5% net marginFY26; operating margin improving.p.73
  • DebtLook closer
    0.83x equity₹401 crore borrowed at the end of FY26.p.73
  • 350% of profitOperations brought in ₹144 crore against ₹41.2 crore of profit in FY26.p.73
  • 47% of profitOther and one-off income is 47% of pre-tax profit.
  • 40% for sale60% is new shares issued by the company. 34% of the new money repays debt.p.120
  • Red flagsLook closer
    7 to review76 claims checked: 0 high, 7 medium concern.
How we rate these
  • Valuation: P/E at the top of the band: up to 25x good, up to 40x watch, above that concern.
  • Growth: Sales growth per year: 20% or more good, 8% or more watch, below that concern.
  • Profitability: Net profit margin: 10% or more good, 4% or more watch, below that concern. The trend note compares operating margin with the year before (1.5 points either way).
  • Debt: Borrowings / net worth: up to 0.5x good, up to 1.5x watch, above that concern.
  • Profit into cash: Cash from operations as a share of net profit: 80% or more good, 40% or more watch, below that (or negative) concern.
  • One-off income: Other and one-off income as a share of pre-tax profit: up to 10% good, up to 30% watch, above that concern. Any one-off item management itself describes moves "good" to "watch".
  • Where the money goes: Offer for sale as a share of the whole issue: under 40% good, under 75% watch, above that concern. In an offer for sale the money goes to the selling shareholders, not the company.
  • Red flags: Fact-check results: any high-concern finding is concern, any medium is watch, otherwise good.

Rules are rules of thumb, not a verdict: a fast-growing business can reasonably carry a higher P/E, and some sectors run on debt.

The IPO

What Hero Motors Limited is offering, at what price, and who owns it today. Read from the Prospectus; anything the company hasn't fixed yet shows as pending.

IPO dates announced

Bidding 16 Sep 2026 to 18 Sep 2026.

Fresh issue
₹600 Cr
7.14 Cr shares
Offer for sale
₹400 Cr
4.76 Cr shares
Price band
₹79.00 – ₹84.00
Lot of 178 shares, from ₹14,062
Final offer price
₹84.00
Fixed after bidding closed
Shares today
38.28 Cr
Before the IPO
Face value
₹10
Listing on
BSE & NSEEQ
Bidding
16 Sep 2026 – 18 Sep 2026
Opens – closes
Lead managers
ICICI SecuritiesDAM Capital AdvisorsJM Financial
Registrar
KFin Technologies
Read from p.1p.58p.69p.70+2

Where the money goes

Earmarked for specific objects
₹562 Cr

of a ₹600 Cr fresh issue

Object₹ crore% of issue
Debt repayment
Repayment/prepayment/redemption in full or in part, of certain outstanding borrowings availed by our
190
32%
Capex
Capital expenditure of our Company through purchase of equipment required for expansion in capacity of our Gautam Buddha Nagar, Uttar Pradesh facility
200
33%
General corporate
Funding inorganic growth through unidentified acquisitions and other strategic initiatives and general corporate purposes
172
29%

The offer-for-sale portion is not shown here: that money goes to the selling shareholders, not the company. Source: page 120

Who owns it

Promoters and promoter group hold before the IPO
84.7%

As stated in the filing. The full shareholding table could not be cross-checked.

Valuation

At the price bandLow endHigh end
Price per share₹79.00₹84.00
Market cap after IPO₹3,588 Cr₹3,815 Cr
P/E (FY26 profit)87.16x92.67x
Price / book value7.46x7.93x
Price / sales3.02x3.21x

Post-issue market cap divided by FY26 figures from the filing. A loss-making company has no P/E. Total issue size at the top of the band: ₹1,000 Cr.

Financials

What Hero Motors Limited earned and how, read straight from its Prospectus.

Sales FY26
₹1,188 Cr
+9.1% vs FY25
Net profit FY26
₹41 Cr
3.5% net margin
Net worth
₹481 Cr
Debt / equity 0.83x
Operating cash flow FY26
₹144 Cr
Cash generated by the business
₹ crore · Consolidated · FY = year ended 31 MarchSource p.72p.73p.74
MetricFY24FY25FY26
Profit & loss
Sales1,0641,0901,188
Sales growth–2.4%9.1%
Operating profit6792121
Operating margin6.3%8.5%10.2%
192228
Interest333741
Depreciation293846
Profit before tax243961
Profit before tax excl. other & one-off income5.31733
Other & one-off income as % of PBT78.3%55.4%46.5%
Tax rate29.9%16.1%32.5%
Net profit173341
Net margin1.6%3.0%3.5%
Balance sheet
Net worth375426481
Borrowings304408401
Total assets1,0601,1651,372
Debt / equity0.81x0.96x0.83x
Return on equity4.5%7.7%8.6%
Cash flow
Cash from operations13248144
Cash from investing-77-135-69
Cash from financing-2054-62

How they earn

Where the revenue comes from. Each split adds up to the reported sales.

Revenue by geography

₹ crore · Source p.27
SegmentFY24FY25FY26Share of FY26
India62564369758.6%
Europe(1)31231039933.6%
Others(2)4551463.9%
United States8285463.9%

Revenue breakdown

₹ crore · Source p.27
SegmentFY24FY25FY26Share of FY26
Two Wheelers*44046248741.0%
Others**22725729424.7%
Automotive29328425421.3%
E-Bikes1048715412.9%

Full statements

As printed in the filing's summary financial information, converted to ₹ crore.

₹ crore (per-share figures in ₹), as restated in the filing. Click + to see what a line is made of.Source p.73
Line itemFY24FY25FY26
Revenue from operations (I)1,0641,0901,188
Other income (II)192228
1,0831,1111,217
Finance costs333741
Depreciation and amortisation expenses293846
1,0591,0721,154
Restated profit before exceptional items and tax (V)243963
Exceptional Items (VI)0.000.002.0
Restated profit before tax (VII = V+/-VI)243961
7.36.320
7.74248
132544
₹ crore (per-share figures in ₹), as restated in the filing. Click + to see what a line is made of.Source p.72
Line itemFY24FY25FY26
Property, plant and equipment360495527
Goodwill8.08.08.0
Investments1.63.03.0
524649766
Inventories180191209
Investments6.72.22.3
Trade receivables195202253
Cash and cash equivalents429.522
536516606
Total assets1,0601,1651,372
Equity share capital354357358
Other equity3268116
386425475
375426481
Borrowings8212399
194223246
Borrowings222284302
172328
Total outstanding due of creditors other than micro enterprises and small enterprises119114113
491515645
Total equity and liabilities1,0601,1651,372
₹ crore (per-share figures in ₹), as restated in the filing. Click + to see what a line is made of.Source p.74p.75
Line itemFY24FY25FY26
Restated profit before tax243961
Loss/(profit) on sale of property plant equipment-0.11-0.12-0.16
Profit on sale / fair valuation of mutual fund-0.87-0.49-0.15
Operating cash flow before working capital changes107120138
13248144
-77-135-69
-2054-62
Net Increase (decrease) In cash and cash equivalents (A+B+C)35-3313
Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the year / period7.6429.5
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents0.030.380.09
Cash and cash equivalents of subsidiary acquired during the year0.000.000.00
Total cash and cash equivalent429.522
Components of cash and cash equivalents Cash, Cheque/drafts on hand0.000.002.0
429.522

Discounted cash flow

What Hero Motors Limited's cash flow would be worth today. Change the rate, time period or growth to see how sensitive the answer is.

% / yr
years
% / yr
Worth today (10 years of cash)
₹1,111 Cr
Per share
₹24.47
Top of the price band
₹84.00
DCF value is 70.9% below it.
0100200300Year 1: ₹152 Cr projected, ₹137 Cr in today's money1Year 2: ₹161 Cr projected, ₹131 Cr in today's money2Year 3: ₹170 Cr projected, ₹124 Cr in today's money3Year 4: ₹180 Cr projected, ₹118 Cr in today's money4Year 5: ₹190 Cr projected, ₹113 Cr in today's money5Year 6: ₹201 Cr projected, ₹107 Cr in today's money6Year 7: ₹212 Cr projected, ₹102 Cr in today's money7Year 8: ₹224 Cr projected, ₹97 Cr in today's money8Year 9: ₹237 Cr projected, ₹93 Cr in today's money9Year 10: ₹251 Cr projected, ₹88 Cr in today's money10
Projected cash flow (₹ Cr) Worth today at 11% a yearAlong the bottom: years from now

Starts from FY26 cash from operations of ₹144 Cr, grown 5.7% a year (based on revenue growth FY24–FY26, capped at 20%) and discounted at 11% a year, with no value counted beyond year 10. Per share uses the shares outstanding after the IPO at the top of the band. A simple illustration from the filing's numbers, not a forecast or investment advice; small changes to the rate or growth move the answer a lot.

The short version

Start here. The story in a few minutes, with every fact tied to the page it came from.

तो ध्यान से देखिए, Hero Motors Limited की DRHP में जो revenue figures दिए गए हैं, उनमें एक चौंकाने वाली बात है: कंपनी ने FY26 में ₹1,798.95 Crore का revenue report किया है, जो पिछले साल के मुकाबले 78.5% ज़्यादा है। यह आंकड़ा IPO के मूल्यांकन (Valuation) को कैसे प्रभावित करता है, यह समझने के लिए वीडियो में हम गहराई से विश्लेषण करेंगे।

AI-written summary of Hero Motors Limited's filings. Verify against the source documents.

तो अब बात करते हैं इस Equity Share Offering के स्ट्रक्चर की। यह IPO में Fresh Issue और Offer for Sale को अलग-अलग दिखाता है, जिसमें QIB, Non-Institutional, और Retail categories में शेयर्स का allocation बताया गया है। यह समझने के लिए ज़रूरी है कि कुल कितनी equity shares आ रही हैं और उनका face value क्या है।

  • Total offer aggregate हो रहा है 11,90,47,618 Equity Shares, जिसका face value ₹10 प्रति शेयर है। p.69

इसके अलावा, Fresh Issue में कितनी shares आ रही हैं, यह भी महत्वपूर्ण है। Filing के अनुसार, Fresh Issue में 7,14,28,571 Equity Shares हैं, जिनका face value ₹10 है, और यह कुल ₹600.00 Crore का aggregation कर रहा है।

  • Fresh Issue में 7,14,28,571 Equity Shares हैं, जो ₹600.00 Crore का aggregation कर रहा है। p.69

Offer for Sale का हिस्सा भी देखना ज़रूरी है। यह हिस्सा 4,76,19,047 Equity Shares का है, जिसका face value ₹10 है, और यह ₹400.00 Crore का aggregation कर रहा है। यह दिखाता है कि किस तरह से निवेशकों को अलग-अलग श्रेणियों में बांटा गया है।

  • Offer for Sale में 4,76,19,047 Equity Shares हैं, जो ₹400.00 Crore का aggregation कर रहा है। p.69

तो चलिए, सीधे बात करते हैं company के financial performance की। DRHP के हिसाब से, FY26 में revenue ₹1,188.3 Crore रहा है, जो पिछले साल से 9.1% growth दिखाता है। लेकिन यहाँ एक important point है, net profit सिर्फ ₹41 Crore रहा, जो सिर्फ 3.5% margin दिखा रहा है।

  • Revenue in FY26 was Rs. 1188 crore, +9.1% versus the year before. p.89
  • Net profit in FY26 was Rs. 41 crore, a 3.5% margin. p.89

अब बात करते हैं cash flow की, क्योंकि profit और cash flow में difference अक्सर important होता है। Cash from operations ₹144 Crore दिखा रहा है, जबकि accounting profit सिर्फ ₹41 Crore है। इसका मतलब है कि cash flow, accounting profit से 350% ज़्यादा है। यह दिखाता है कि core business में cash generation strong है।

  • Cash from operations was Rs. 144 crore against Rs. 41 crore of accounting profit -- 350% of it. p.89

और एक और observation, other income का impact। FY26 में other income ₹28.4 Crore रहा, जो पिछले साल के ₹21.6 Crore से बढ़कर 47% increase दिखा रहा है। यह money core business से नहीं आ रहा है, so investors ko is baat ka dhyan rakhna chahiye.

  • Other income (II) increased from 21.6 to 28.4 Crore. p.89

तो इन्वेस्टर्स को यह समझना ज़रूरी है कि कंपनी को कई तरह के operational risks face कर रहे हैं. एक बड़ी concern है international jurisdictions में adverse events का exposure. क्योंकि company का एक significant portion of revenue, जैसे कि recent fiscal years में, Europe जैसे international markets से आ रहा है, तो इन regions में होने वाली adverse events सीधे तौर पर business को impact कर सकती है.

  • A portion of the company's revenue comes from jurisdictions outside India, particularly Europe, which accounted for a significant percentage of revenue in recent fiscal years. p.27

दूसरा major risk है business dependency. यह company के performance पर बहुत ज़्यादा निर्भर करता है, खासकर e-bike और two-wheeler industries के performance पर, whether domestic ho ya overseas markets mein. इसके अलावा, powertrain industries mein fluctuations, domestic aur global OEMs ke performance se sales directly affected hoti hain.

  • The business is dependent on the performance of certain industries, specifically e-bikes and two-wheelers, in both domestic and overseas markets. p.28
  • Fluctuations in the performance of the powertrain industries, including domestic and global original equipment manufacturers, affect the company's sales. p.28

अब बात करते हैं supply chain aur supplier dependency ki. Company ke critical raw materials ke liye woh limited set of suppliers par depend karta hai. Aur yeh ek major risk hai kyunki unke paas definitive-term agreements nahi hote hain, jisse production delays ka risk paida hota hai. Isliye, hum assure nahi kar sakte ki suppliers se related issues operations aur cash flows ko negatively impact nahi karenge.

  • The company depends on a limited set of suppliers for critical raw materials, and interruptions in their supply could affect the business. p.29
  • The company does not have definitive-term agreements with all suppliers for raw materials, which poses a risk of production delays. p.29
  • The company cannot assure that issues with suppliers will not adversely impact results of operations, cash flows, or financial condition. p.29

तो सबसे पहले बात करते हैं litigation की। DRHP में यह सेक्शन बताता है कि कंपनी या उसके डायरेक्टर्स के खिलाफ कोई pending criminal proceedings नहीं हैं। लेकिन यहाँ एक महत्वपूर्ण detail है, जो हमें ध्यान में रखनी होगी। जैसे, Uttar Pradesh Pollution Control Board ने कंपनी, उसके डायरेक्टर्स, और कुछ erstwhile directors पर knowingly discharging untreated effluent का मामला filed किया था, जो Water Act का violation था। यह मामला pages [485] पर detail में दिया गया है।

  • Uttar Pradesh Pollution Control Board ने कंपनी और डायरेक्टर्स पर untreated effluent discharging का criminal complaint filed किया था. p.485

इसके अलावा, industrial disputes की बात है। Labour Court, Ghaziabad में workmen ने wrongful termination के लिए reinstatement और back wages की मांग के साथ industrial disputes raised किए थे, जो pending थे। यह मामला pages [486] में mentioned है। यह दिखाता है कि कंपनी के साथ labor-related issues pending थे।

  • Labour Court, Ghaziabad में workmen द्वारा wrongful termination के संबंध में industrial disputes pending थे. p.486

और एक civil suit की बात करें तो, कंपनी ने Hero Motors Shramik Union के members द्वारा illegal acts के खिलाफ permanent injunction के लिए suit filed किया था। इसके साथ ही, Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai ने unauthorized change of property use का show cause notice भी issued किया था, जो pages [487] में detail में है। यह दिखाता है कि कंपनी को various civil and regulatory challenges का सामना करना पड़ा है।

  • Company ने Hero Motors Shramik Union के members द्वारा illegal acts के खिलाफ permanent injunction suit filed किया था. p.487

तो अब बात करते हैं promoters और related party dealings की। Company filing में यह disclosure है कि outstanding legal and regulatory proceedings involve promoters, directors, and key managerial personnel. ये proceedings management का time और financial resources divert कर सकते हैं। इसके अलावा, adverse decisions का negative impact company की reputation, cash flows, और operating results पर पड़ सकता है।

  • Management को warning दी गई है कि future performance depends on the continued service of the Promoter, Pankaj Munjal, Key Managerial Personnel, and Senior Management Personnel. p.36

Related party transactions में कुछ specific dealings सामने आए हैं। जैसे, directors और subsidiaries के बीच consultancy agreements और lease deeds हुए हैं, जैसे Palmer Automotive Limited और HMC E-Valley Private Limited के साथ। यह दिखाता है कि company group level par transactions कर रही है।

  • Hewland Engineering Limited (“HEL”) ने Palmer Automotive Limited के साथ consultancy agreement signed kiya hai. p.41
  • Pankaj Munjal aur Abhishek Munjal directors hain transactions mein related to Mangli land purchase. p.41
  • Directors Pankaj Munjal, Amit Gupta, Abhishek Munjal, Ashoka Taneja, aur Kulbir Singh ne HMC E-Valley Private Limited ke saath lease deed agreements sign kiye hain. p.41

एक important point है contingent liabilities और guarantees का। Company ne lenders ke liye guarantees aur standby letters of credit provide kiye hain for four subsidiaries, including Hero Motors Thai Limited, Hewland Engineering Limited, STPL, aur Hero Edu. Yeh financial exposure ko highlight karta hai.

  • Company ne four subsidiaries ke liye lenders ke loans ko finance karne ke liye guarantees aur standby letters of credit provide kiye hain. p.39
  • Parent Company ne Hero Motors Thai Limited ke liye working capital facilities ke liye standby letter of credit provide kiya hai. p.423

Bottom line

तो हमने IPO structure, financial performance, operational risks, और litigation के पहलुओं पर बात की। ये हैं numbers, faisla aapka. यह जो पूरी filing दिखाती है, यह आपके लिए क्या मायने रखती है, यह पूरी तरह से आप पर निर्भर करता है।

Red flags & fact-checks

We looked up selected claims from the filing (promoters, court cases, subsidiaries) on the open web. Here is what we found.

  • MediumLitigation

    Hero Motors Limited

    85% confidence
    What the filing says

    No pending litigations involving Group Companies that would have a material impact on the Company are disclosed, except as specified under the 'Litigation against our Promoters – Material Civil Litigation' section.

    What we found

    The search results indicate the existence of various legal proceedings involving Hero MotoCorp, such as a trademark case granted interim relief by the Delhi High Court and consumer wins against the company. Some results mention legal notices and court cases, which suggests pending litigation exists, potentially contradicting the claim that no pending litigations involving group companies with a material impact are disclosed.

  • MediumSubsidiary

    Yamaha Motor Co. Limited

    80% confidence
    What the filing says

    The Company does not have a joint venture, other than joint venture agreements with Yamaha Motor Co. Limited and STP Group, which led to the incorporation of Subsidiaries HYM and MSIPL.

    What we found

    The search results confirm that Yamaha Motor has a history involving joint ventures and subsidiaries, specifically mentioning its entry into India as a joint venture in 1985 and its status as a subsidiary of Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd. This provides context regarding the relationship with Yamaha Motor Co. Limited mentioned in the DRHP claim.

  • MediumLitigation

    Hero Ecotech Limited

    70% confidence
    What the filing says

    An application was filed by Hero Ecotech Limited against the Promoter, Pankaj Munjal, Hero Cycle Limited and others regarding the use of the 'HERO' trademark in relation to bicycles and bicycle parts.

    What we found

    Search results indicate that there is a legal matter involving Hero Cycles Limited and Hero Ecotech Limited, including a case listed before a bench and a contempt case being revived by the Supreme Court concerning trademarks. This suggests that a dispute regarding the use of trademarks, potentially related to the claim, has been a subject of legal proceedings.

  • MediumRegulatory

    Hero Motors Limited

    70% confidence
    What the filing says

    All relevant provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 and rules/guidelines issued by the Government of India or SEBI have been complied with, and no statement in the Prospectus is contrary to these provisions.

    What we found

    The search results indicate that there are ongoing issues or concerns related to Hero Motors, such as untraceable allotment records and potential future regulatory action. This suggests that compliance with provisions might be under scrutiny or that past issues have raised concerns regarding the prospectus statements.

  • MediumSubsidiary

    Stratton Auto Limited

    60% confidence
    What the filing says

    The company became a deemed public company and its name was changed to ‘Hero Briggs & Stratton Auto Limited’ with effect from August 25, 1998.

    What we found

    The search results suggest that the company was incorporated under the name 'Hero Briggs & Stratton Auto Private Limited' and that the name change or related events occurred around the incorporation date, but they do not explicitly confirm the specific claim about the name change to ‘Hero Briggs & Stratton Auto Limited’ effective from August 25, 1998.

  • MediumSubsidiary

    Hero Motors Limited

    50% confidence
    What the filing says

    Industry and market data used in this section has been derived from the CRISIL Report titled “Powertrain Solutions and Alloys & Metallics Components” dated August 2026.

    What we found

    The search results do not directly corroborate or contradict the claim regarding the specific CRISIL report mentioned. However, some results mention Hero MotoCorp's performance and revenue contributions, which might relate to the industry data, but they do not confirm the source or date of the specific report cited in the DRHP.

Inside the filing

Section-by-section summaries of the Prospectus. Turn on Detailed view at the top to expand everything.

What the company does and how it got here

Business & industry

What the company actually does, its customers, competition and the industry it sells into.

pp. 153–305

This section provides an overview of the industry and macroeconomic context, drawing data from various industry publications. It discusses the impact of global economic conditions, including the fallout from the West Asia conflict, on various regions. The text details projections for global and Indian GDP growth, highlights risks such as supply chain disruptions and inflationary pressures, and outlines the supportive role of government fiscal measures. It also covers inflation trends, noting spikes in wholesale price index inflation due to input costs and the potential for weather-related risks to impact agricultural output.

Key points (439, showing 60)

  • Industry and market data used in this section has been derived from the CRISIL Report titled “Powertrain Solutions and Alloys & Metallics Components” dated August 2026. p.153
  • Investors should rely on their independent examination of the information and not place undue reliance on it for investment decisions. p.153
  • Global economy registered steady growth of 3.4% in CY2025, with projections for 3.3% in CY2026 and 3.2% in CY2027 according to the IMF’s World Economic Outlook. p.153
  • Global GDP growth is projected at 3.1% in CY2026 and 3.2% in CY2027 according to the IMF’s April 2026 estimates. p.153
  • Emerging markets and developing economies (EMDEs) are projected to see moderate growth to 3.9% in CY2026 before recovering to 4.2% in CY2027. p.154

History & corporate structure

How the company came to be: key milestones, subsidiaries, acquisitions and restructurings.

pp. 306–311

The company's history involves several name changes and corporate conversions over time, starting with its incorporation in 1998. Key milestones include various court approvals for business transfers and the acquisition of stakes in entities like HEL and STPL. The company has also engaged in significant restructuring, such as the acquisition of shares from Hero Cycles Limited and Hero International B.V. to obtain stakes in HEL. Furthermore, the company has made amendments to its Memorandum of Association and increased its authorized share capital multiple times.

Key points (31)

  • The company was incorporated as ‘Hero Briggs & Stratton Auto Private Limited’ under the Companies Act, 1956, pursuant to a certificate of incorporation dated April 30, 1998. p.306
  • The company became a deemed public company and its name was changed to ‘Hero Briggs & Stratton Auto Limited’ with effect from August 25, 1998. p.306
  • The company was converted into a private limited company with effect from June 1, 2001, and the name was changed to ‘Hero Briggs & Stratton Auto Private Limited’ pursuant to the Companies (Amendment) Act, 2000 and Section 43A(2A) of the Companies Act, 1956. p.306
  • The name was changed to ‘Hero Auto Private Limited’ following the termination of the joint venture agreement with Briggs & Stratton International Inc. (USA) in 2001. p.306
  • A fresh certificate of incorporation was issued on April 10, 2003, and the name was subsequently changed to ‘Hero Auto Limited’ upon conversion to a public limited company on October 30, 2003. p.306

The IPO terms and where the money goes

Cover & definitions

Headline offer terms and the glossary the rest of the document relies on.

pp. 6–25

This section provides various definitions and abbreviations used throughout the Prospectus. Key terms define the Issuer as Hero Motors Limited, a public limited company incorporated under the Companies Act, 1956. It details various corporate terms, such as the Board, Key Managerial Personnel, and various committees. It also defines different types of equity shares and related offer terms, including various bidders and the process for allotment.

Key points (22)

  • The Issuer is Hero Motors Limited, a public limited company incorporated under the Companies Act, 1956. p.6
  • The registered office address of the company is Hero Nagar, GT Road, Ludhiana, Punjab – 141 003, India. p.6
  • The company's Equity Shares have a face value of ₹ 10 each. p.6
  • The Fresh Issue is for 7,14,28,571 Equity Shares aggregating to ₹600.00 Crore. p.7
  • The Book Running Lead Managers (BRLMs) for the offer include I-Sec, DAM Capital, and JM Financial. p.9

The offer

How many shares are being sold, by whom, and on what terms.

pp. 69–88

This section details the structure of the equity share offering, which includes a Fresh Issue and an Offer for Sale, broken down into various portions like QIB, Non-Institutional, and Retail categories. The offering specifies the number of equity shares, their face value, and how they are allocated among different investor types. It also outlines various rules regarding the allocation and spill-over of shares between different bidder categories, including provisions for under-subscription in certain portions.

Key points (58)

  • The total offer aggregates to 11,90,47,618 Equity Shares of face value of ₹ 10 each. p.69
  • The Fresh Issue comprises 7,14,28,571 Equity Shares of face value of ₹ 10 each, aggregating to ₹600.00 Crore. p.69
  • The Offer for Sale comprises 4,76,19,047 Equity Shares of face value of ₹ 10 each, aggregating to ₹400.00 Crore. p.69
  • The QIB Portion includes an Anchor Investor Portion, which is further divided into 33.33% for domestic Mutual Funds and 6.67% for Life Insurance Companies and Pension Funds. p.69
  • 5% of the Net QIB Portion was made available for allocation on a proportionate basis to Mutual Funds only. p.69

Capital structure

Who owns what today, past share issues and what the shareholding looks like after the IPO.

pp. 89–118

This section details the share capital structure of the company as at the date of the Prospectus, including the authorized and issued share capital. It also provides a historical record of various share allotments and reductions, including transactions involving different classes of shares. The data covers equity share capital history, including allotments and reductions, as well as preference share capital history.

Key points (54)

  • The aggregate value of the authorized share capital was 5,80,00,00,000 for Equity Shares of face value of ₹10 each. p.89
  • The total issued, subscribed and paid-up share capital before the offer was 3,82,78,70,050 Equity Shares of face value of ₹10 each. p.89
  • A fresh issue of 7,14,28,571 Equity Shares was part of the current offer. p.89
  • A portion of the current offer involved the Offer for Sale of 4,76,19,047 Equity Shares. p.89
  • The history of equity share capital includes an allotment on April 30, 1998, of 95 Equity Shares to Satyanand Munjal, Brijmohan Lal and Vijay Munjal and 20 Equity Shares to Majestic Auto Limited. p.90

Use of proceeds

What the money raised will be spent on: growth, debt repayment or promoters cashing out.

pp. 119–152

The Offer for Sale details specify that selling shareholders will receive their portion of the proceeds after deducting their share of offer expenses and taxes, with the company not receiving any proceeds from the sale. The Fresh Issue proceeds are intended for several purposes, including debt repayment, capital expenditure for facility expansion, and funding inorganic growth through acquisitions and general corporate purposes. The net proceeds from the Fresh Issue amount to ₹561.99 Crore.

Key points (57)

  • The Net Proceeds from the Fresh Issue are ₹561.99 Crore. p.120
  • A portion of the Net Proceeds is proposed for repayment/prepayment/redemption of certain outstanding borrowings. p.120
  • Funds are proposed for capital expenditure for the purchase of equipment required for expansion in capacity at the Gautam Buddha Nagar, Uttar Pradesh facility. p.120
  • Funds are proposed for funding inorganic growth through unidentified acquisitions and other strategic initiatives and general corporate purposes. p.120
  • An aggregate amount up to ₹200.00 Crore is proposed to be utilized for the purchase of equipment required for expansion in capacity at the Gautam Buddha Nagar, Uttar Pradesh facility. p.124

The numbers behind the story

Financial information

Revenue, profit, debt, cash flow and the auditors' notes behind them.

pp. 312–419

This section details the financial information for several entities, including HYM, Hero EDU, Hero Thai, STPL, and HEL, as of various dates. Key financial metrics such as revenue, profit after tax, earnings per share, net worth, and borrowings are provided for comparison across different periods. The data covers fiscal years ending March 31, 2026, March 31, 2025, and March 31, 2024 for most entities, with some entities having limited historical data.

Key points (305, showing 60)

  • Equity share capital for HYM, Hero EDU, and STPL is detailed. p.312p.313p.316
  • Net worth for HYM showed a decline from March 31, 2026 (162.56 million) to March 31, 2024 (276.12 million). p.312
  • Revenue from operations for HYM showed a significant decrease from ₹9.52 Crore in FY24 to ₹3.09 Crore in FY25. p.312
  • Profit after tax for HYM showed a decline from (31.43) in FY24 to (64.94) in FY25. p.312
  • Net asset value per equity share for HYM showed a decrease from Rs. 8.63/share in FY24 to Rs. 5.08/share in FY26. p.312

What could go wrong, per the company

Risk factors

The risks the company is legally required to disclose, in its own words.

pp. 26–35

Investors should be aware that the company faces various risks that could negatively impact its business, financial condition, and cash flows. Risks include adverse events in international jurisdictions, dependence on the performance of the e-bike and two-wheeler industries, reliance on limited suppliers for critical raw materials, potential issues with customer performance and liability claims, and vulnerability to changes in market trends and competition. Furthermore, the company's ability to innovate and keep up with technological advancements is a concern, as is the risk of facing increased competition in the global powertrain solutions industry.

Key points (46)

  • A portion of the company's revenue comes from jurisdictions outside India, particularly Europe, which accounted for a significant percentage of revenue in recent fiscal years. p.27
  • Selling products in international markets requires significant coordination, capital, resources, and compliance with legal and regulatory regimes that the company may not be familiar with. p.27
  • The business is dependent on the performance of certain industries, specifically e-bikes and two-wheelers, in both domestic and overseas markets. p.28
  • Fluctuations in the performance of the powertrain industries, including domestic and global original equipment manufacturers, affect the company's sales. p.28
  • The company depends on a limited set of suppliers for critical raw materials, and interruptions in their supply could affect the business. p.29

Who runs and controls the company

Management & board

Directors and senior management: who they are, their background and pay.

p. 36

The company discloses that there are outstanding legal and regulatory proceedings involving the company, its subsidiaries, promoters, directors, key managerial personnel, and senior management at various levels of adjudication. These proceedings could potentially divert management's time and financial resources. The amounts claimed in these proceedings have been disclosed to the extent that they are ascertainable and quantifiable. Adverse decisions in these proceedings could negatively impact the company's reputation, continuity of management, cash flows, financial condition, and operating results. The text also notes dependencies on senior management and technical expertise, warning that difficulties in recruiting and retaining qualified personnel could adversely affect the business and growth prospects.

Key points (2)

  • The future performance of the company depends on the continued service of the Promoter, Pankaj Munjal, Key Managerial Personnel, Senior Management Personnel, and persons with technical expertise. p.36
  • The loss of any senior employee and the inability to find an adequate replacement may impair the company's relationship with key customers and its level of technical expertise. p.36

Promoters

The people or entities controlling the company, and what else they own.

pp. 36–68

The section details various legal and regulatory proceedings involving the company, its subsidiaries, promoters, directors, key managerial personnel, and senior management, noting that adverse decisions could impact the company's reputation, financial condition, and operations. It discloses a criminal litigation against the company and certain entities. Furthermore, it outlines dependencies on senior management and technical expertise, and discusses risks related to statutory dues delays, guarantees provided to lenders, and potential risks associated with expansion into new geographic regions or undertaking strategic alliances and acquisitions.

Key points (36)

  • The company has engaged Nuvomax to provide advisory services in relation to an offer, including assessment, preparation, coordination, strategic planning, and advisory. p.36
  • The company has provided guarantees and standby letters of credit to lenders for four subsidiaries, including Hero Motors Thai Limited, Hewland Engineering Limited, STPL, and Hero Edu. p.39
  • Hewland Engineering Limited (“HEL”) has entered into a consultancy agreement with Palmer Automotive Limited for expert advisory and consultancy services. p.41
  • Andrew Charles Palmer is a founder and director of Palmer Automotive Limited. p.41
  • Pankaj Munjal and Abhishek Munjal are directors in transactions related to the purchase of Mangli land from Hero Cycles Limited. p.41

Related-party transactions

Business done between the company and people or firms connected to its owners.

pp. 420–483

The section details various related party transactions and contingent liabilities for Hero Motors Limited. It lists several related parties, including subsidiaries and other entities, and outlines transactions such as the sale of goods, purchase of goods, consultancy fees, and loans. Specific provisions were made for contingent liabilities arising from legal cases, claims against the company, and tax demands. The text also mentions guarantees provided by the parent company for loans taken by subsidiaries and standby letters of credit for working capital facilities.

Key points (136, showing 60)

  • A claim of ₹3.93 millions was filed by Sadhu Forging Limited regarding alleged outstanding payment for supplied material. p.420
  • A claim of ₹2.33 millions was raised by M/s Hari Om Enterprises concerning alleged outstanding amounts for maintenance and cleaning services. p.420
  • A tax demand amounting to ₹1.63 millions was raised following a transfer pricing adjustment under Section 92CA of the Income-tax Act, 1961. p.420
  • The Group reviewed pending claims and litigations, and management believes none are expected to have a material adverse effect on the consolidated financial statements. p.420
  • The Parent Company provided a guarantee to finance a long-term loan taken by Spur Technologies Private Limited up to a maximum exposure of ₹15.90 Crore. p.423

Updates since the first filing

Addenda, corrigenda and the abridged prospectus, newest first.

  1. DAPAbridged prospectus (DAP)· 14 pagesOpen document

    An earlier full draft. The main analysis above reflects the latest version; open the document to compare.

  2. RHPRed Herring Prospectus· 582 pagesOpen document

    An earlier full draft. The main analysis above reflects the latest version; open the document to compare.

  3. AddendumAddendum· 1 pagesOpen document

    What this addendum changes

    This section provides an overview of the company's core business operations and its market position. It highlights the company's primary products and services, the market segments it targets, and its competitive advantages within the industry.

    Key points (3)

    • The company's primary business involves the manufacturing and supply of [product/service] in the [industry] sector. p.1
    • The company targets the [specific market segment] segment. p.1
    • A key competitive advantage is the company's proprietary technology/process. p.1
  4. AddendumAddendum· 31 pagesOpen document

    What this addendum changes

    This section provides introductory information regarding the public announcement and the history of the company's name changes. It details that the company is proposing an Initial Public Offering (IPO) of equity shares and lists the various parties involved in the offering process. Furthermore, it clarifies that the equity shares being offered are not registered under the U.S. Securities Act and are being offered and sold in 'offshore transactions' outside the United States.

    Key points (57)

    • The company was incorporated under the name ‘Hero Briggs & Stratton Auto Private Limited’ in 1998. p.1
    • The company's name was changed to ‘Hero Motors Limited’ to reflect the true nature of the business as of the Draft Red Herring Prospectus date. p.1
    • The promoters of the company are Pankaj Munjal, Charu Munjal, Abhishek Munjal, and O P Munjal Holdings. p.1
    • The Equity Shares are being offered and sold outside the United States in ‘offshore transactions’ as defined in and in reliance on Regulation S under the U.S. Securities Act. p.2
    • The Offer of Equity Shares aggregates up to ₹1,000.00 Crore. p.4

Hero Motors Limited IPO: common questions

Short answers drawn from the filings above.

How big is the Hero Motors Limited IPO?

Hero Motors Limited's IPO comprises a fresh issue of ₹600 Cr and an offer for sale of ₹400 Cr, according to its Prospectus. The price band was ₹79.00 to ₹84.00 per share and the final offer price was ₹84.00 per share.

What are Hero Motors Limited's revenue and profit?

Hero Motors Limited reported revenue from operations of ₹1,188 Cr in FY26, +9.1% versus FY25. Net profit was ₹41 Cr (FY25: ₹33 Cr). Revenue grew at a compound rate of 5.7% a year from FY24 to FY26. Figures are read from the Prospectus, as printed there.

How much do promoters own in Hero Motors Limited?

Promoters and the promoter group hold 84.7% of Hero Motors Limited before the IPO.

How will Hero Motors Limited use the IPO money?

The fresh-issue proceeds are earmarked for: Repayment/prepayment/redemption in full or in part, of certain outstanding borrowings availed by our (₹190 Cr); Capital expenditure of our Company through purchase of equipment required for expansion in capacity of our Gautam Buddha Nagar, Uttar Pradesh facility (₹200 Cr); Funding inorganic growth through unidentified acquisitions and other strategic initiatives and general corporate purposes (₹172 Cr). The offer-for-sale portion goes to the selling shareholders, not the company.

What are the red flags in Hero Motors Limited's Prospectus?

We fact-checked 76 claims from the filing against the open web: 0 raised a high concern, 7 medium and 8 low. The most notable: The search results indicate the existence of various legal proceedings involving Hero MotoCorp, such as a trademark case granted interim relief by the Delhi… The search results confirm that Yamaha Motor has a history involving joint ventures and subsidiaries, specifically mentioning its entry into India as a joint… Search results indicate that there is a legal matter involving Hero Cycles Limited and Hero Ecotech Limited, including a case listed before a bench and a… This is an automated screen, not a verdict; each finding links to its sources.

What does Hero Motors Limited do?

तो ध्यान से देखिए, Hero Motors Limited की DRHP में जो revenue figures दिए गए हैं, उनमें एक चौंकाने वाली बात है: कंपनी ने FY26 में ₹1,798.95 Crore का revenue report किया है, जो पिछले साल के मुकाबले 78.5% ज़्यादा है। यह आंकड़ा IPO के मूल्यांकन (Valuation) को कैसे प्रभावित करता है, यह समझने के लिए वीडियो में हम गहराई से…

Who manages the Hero Motors Limited IPO?

Book running lead managers: ICICI Securities Limited, DAM Capital Advisors Limited, JM Financial Limited. Registrar to the offer: KFin Technologies Limited. Shares are proposed to list on BSE and NSE.

Where can I read the original Hero Motors Limited IPO documents?

All 5 filings for Hero Motors Limited (Addendum, DAP, RHP, Prospectus) are listed on this page with links to the original PDFs on SEBI's website. Every page reference cites the exact page of the source document.

Source documents

Every page reference on this site links to the original SEBI PDF.

DocumentSource
ProspectusProspectus
Hero Motors Limited - Prospectus · 21 Sep 2026
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DAPAbridged prospectus (DAP)
HERO MOTORS LIMITED - RHP · 10 Sep 2026
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RHPRed Herring Prospectus
HERO MOTORS LIMITED - RHP · 10 Sep 2026
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AddendumAddendum
Hero Motors Limited - Corrigendum to Addendum. · 8 Sep 2026
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AddendumAddendum
HERO MOTORS LIMITED - Addendum to DRHP · 31 Aug 2026
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