Hero Motors IPO
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Hero Motors IPO details
About Hero Motors
Hero Motors Limited is an India-based automotive technology and manufacturing company, incorporated in 1998 and part of the Munjal family’s automotive legacy. The company is promoted by Pankaj Munjal, Charu Munjal, Abhishek Munjal and O P Munjal Holdings. It operates as a system-level solutions provider to global original equipment manufacturers (OEMs).
The company’s operations are organised into two core segments: Powertrain Solutions and Alloys & Metallics. It designs, engineers, manufactures and supplies gears, transmissions, powertrain systems, alloy components and precision metal parts. Its offerings cater to both electric and internal combustion platforms across two-wheelers, performance vehicles, e-bikes, off-road vehicles and select automotive applications.
Hero Motors follows a B2B business model, working closely with OEM customers from early design and prototyping through validation and serial production. It combines manufacturing scale with in-house engineering and R&D capabilities. Key strengths include deep domain expertise in powertrain technologies, long-standing customer relationships, global delivery capabilities and strong promoter backing, positioning the company as a strategic partner in the evolving mobility ecosystem.
Financials
| Financial Year Ended | March 2023 | March 2024 | December 2024 |
| Total Assets | 992.02 | 1059.86 | 1177.79 |
| Revenue | 1070 | 1083.42 | 823.8 |
| Profit After Tax | 40.51 | 17.04 | 22.39 |
Issue size
| Funds Raised in the IPO | Amount |
| Total issue size | 1200 |
| Fresh Issue – Proceeds go to the company | 800 |
| Offer for sale – Proceeds go to the existing investors | 400 |
Utilisation of Proceeds
| Purpose | INR crores (%) |
|---|---|
| Repayment/prepayment of borrowings | 285 (35.63%) |
| Capital expenditure for capacity expansion (U.P. facility) | 237 (29.63%) |
| Inorganic growth, strategic initiatives & general corporate purposes | 278 (34.74%) |
Strengths
- Strong promoter backing with long-standing experience in the automotive sector.
- Diversified portfolio across EV and ICE powertrain solutions and metal components.
- Established relationships with global OEM customers.
- Integrated capabilities across design, engineering and manufacturing.
- Positioned to benefit from vehicle electrification and mobility trends.
Risks
- High revenue dependence on a limited number of key customers.
- Exposure to cyclical demand in the automotive industry.
- Significant reliance on international, especially European, markets.
- Vulnerability to raw material price volatility and supply disruptions.
- Execution risks in capacity expansion and EV transition strategy.