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It's about the bike: How to pick a premium bicycle for your fitness goals

Do you need it for you daily commute too or to exercise? Pick a product that can be used for various purposes

It's about the bike: How to pick a premium bicycle for your fitness goals
Updated On : 09 Sep 2023 | 1:20 PM IST

Hero MotoCorp launches its popular motorcycle Passion+ at Rs 76,301

Given its reliable and small-capacity engine, Hero's Passion has earned a reputation for being a workhorse in the Indian countryside and small towns alike

Hero MotoCorp launches its popular motorcycle Passion+ at Rs 76,301
Updated On : 12 Jun 2023 | 4:58 PM IST

Hero Cycles delivers first batch of Made in India e-bikes to Europe

India's Hero Motors Company (HMC) Group has said that Hero Cycles has successfully delivered its first batch of Made in India e-bikes to Europe.

Hero Cycles delivers first batch of Made in India e-bikes to Europe
Updated On : 26 Jun 2021 | 3:23 PM IST

With support from govt, India can dominate bicycle industry: Pankaj Munjal

Hero Cycles chief says growth in India is limited, wants PLI scheme for his industry

With support from govt, India can dominate bicycle industry: Pankaj Munjal
Updated On : 09 Apr 2021 | 11:09 PM IST

India's Hero Cycles to set up new global hub in London to expand footprint

The company said HIT is aimed at bringing HMC's European businesses under one umbrella and giving its electric bike business a major boost worldwide

India's Hero Cycles to set up new global hub in London to expand footprint
Updated On : 16 Mar 2021 | 11:33 PM IST

Desire for exercise in Covid times: A boom and a shortage for Hero Cycles

The surge in cycle demand could not have come at a better time for India's largest manufacturer, yet it is struggling to meet sales orders.

Desire for exercise in Covid times: A boom and a shortage for Hero Cycles
Updated On : 22 Sep 2020 | 2:29 PM IST

Pedalling into a post-Covid future: How bicycle fever has gripped India

Sales have surged, orders are pouring in, and stores are already feeling a shortage

Pedalling into a post-Covid future: How bicycle fever has gripped India
Updated On : 20 Jul 2020 | 6:05 AM IST

Why Atlas has been struggling to keep the wheels spinning for a while

Counted as one of independent India's first successful businesses, the bicycle brand hits a trough, can it get its wheels out of the mud?

Why Atlas has been struggling to keep the wheels spinning for a while
Updated On : 07 Jun 2020 | 9:47 PM IST

Family businesses: Time to stand up

Taking care of people and communities in times of crisis can offer a brand or company many long-term benefits

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Updated On : 31 Mar 2020 | 11:02 PM IST

Have lined up Rs 10,000 cr to get future-ready: Hero MotoCorp chairman

As the future of electric mobility (e-mobility) knocks on the door of the Indian auto industry, Munjal, 65, tells Arindam Majumder about his future-ready plans

Have lined up Rs 10,000 cr to get future-ready: Hero MotoCorp chairman
Updated On : 19 Feb 2020 | 1:41 AM IST

From Hero's Lectro to Firefox's Adventron, e-cycles galore at Auto Expo

Firefox launched its new e-cycle Adventron while Hero displayed three e-bikes under its Lectro brand

From Hero's Lectro to Firefox's Adventron, e-cycles galore at Auto Expo
Updated On : 15 Feb 2020 | 8:55 AM IST

Auto Expo 2020: Hero Cycles plans to capture 10% of global e-bicycle market

Sale of bicycles in India are to drop 10 per cent in 2019-20

Auto Expo 2020: Hero Cycles plans to capture 10% of global e-bicycle market
Updated On : 10 Feb 2020 | 10:35 PM IST

Hero Cycles to invest Rs 250 cr to set up eCycle valley in Punjab

The country's largest bicycle maker Hero Cycles would invest around 250 crore to set up an eCycle valley in Punjab, where it would have an entire ecosystem for manufacturing electric bicycle. The total investment in 100-acre project would be around Rs 600 crore, in which the rest amount of Rs 350 crore would be invested through joint venture partners and ancillary units, said Hero Motors Company Chairman & Managing Pankaj M Munjal in Thursday. Besides, the company aims to have around 10 per cent share of the growing electric bicycle market globally by 2022. According to him, 70 to 80 per cent of the production from the park would be exported and most of them would be shipped to Europe, which is one of the largest electric vehicle markets. "We are building new factories. We have bought 100 acres of land and we are going to set up an eCycle valley. We would have several partnership with companies as from Japan for motors, various suppliers," Munjal added. The company would start the

Hero Cycles to invest Rs 250 cr to set up eCycle valley in Punjab
Updated On : 06 Feb 2020 | 10:06 PM IST

Budget wishlist: Reduce GST on bicycles to 5% from 12%, says Hero Cycles

The company has also sought extension of FAME-II benefits to electric bicycles

Budget wishlist: Reduce GST on bicycles to 5% from 12%, says Hero Cycles
Updated On : 27 Jan 2020 | 6:39 PM IST

Sunil Kant Munjal recounts his father and uncles' journey of building Hero

The Munjal brothers knew bicycles. They did not have any capital, but possessed the technical knowledge and skills to make their mark in the rapidly growing bicycle industry, he writes

Sunil Kant Munjal recounts his father and uncles' journey of building Hero
Updated On : 18 Jan 2020 | 9:08 PM IST

Hero Cycles to invest around Rs 1,000 crore in e-cycles business

Hero Cycles' electric portfolio has been growing aggressively over the last 6 months

Hero Cycles to invest around Rs 1,000 crore in e-cycles business
Updated On : 20 Sep 2019 | 7:07 PM IST

Hero Cycles market share up despite economic slowdown: Company official

He underlined that shift to electric was inevitable and the government and companies into mobility were moving ahead to achieve it

Hero Cycles market share up despite economic slowdown: Company official
Updated On : 19 Sep 2019 | 12:26 PM IST

Hero Cycles ties up with Yamaha Motor to launch Lectro e-cycle series

Priced at Rs 1.30 lakh, Lectro EHX20 is a high performance e-cycle powered by Yamaha, the company said

Hero Cycles ties up with Yamaha Motor to launch Lectro e-cycle series
Updated On : 18 Sep 2019 | 2:01 AM IST

Hero Cycles to set up industrial park on 100 acres land in Ludhiana

The project shall attract around Rs 400 crore investment by Hero Cycles and its suppliers or ancillaries, and generate close to 1,000 direct employment opportunities

Hero Cycles to set up industrial park on 100 acres land in Ludhiana
Updated On : 18 Jan 2019 | 11:02 PM IST

Hero Ezephyr: Pedal your way to health, make city commute easy with e-cycle

As an e-cycle, the Hero Ezephyr has a lot in store for cycling enthusiasts.

Hero Ezephyr: Pedal your way to health, make city commute easy with e-cycle
Updated On : 11 Jan 2019 | 10:28 PM IST