Hero MotoCorp to Inaugurate Manufacturing Facility in Jaipur on March 9

Hero MotoCorp will inaugurate its largest R&D facility in India on March 9, 2016. This ‘Hero Centre of Global Innovation and Research & Design (R&D)’ is situated at Kukas in Jaipur, Rajasthan. An investment of around Rs. 450 Crore has been put in for the construction of this plant that started in September 2013. This manufacturing facility will be the 5th plant of the company in India after operational units in Gurgaon, Dharuhera, Haridwar and Neemrana. Hero has also started the construction of another facility in Halol, Gujarat.

Being the largest two-wheeler manufacturer and largest seller of motorcycles in the country, Hero MotoCorp is aiming to be the leading brand in scooter sales as well. To compete with its rivals, Hero has launched few offerings in scooter segment like Maestro Edge and Duet. With these, the company has a lot to offer in the scooter segment competing against the likes of Honda Activa and Mahindra Gusto. Segment wise, Honda has the highest share (about 50%) in scooter market followed by Hero MotoCorp (about 20%).



Hero is trying its level best to increase its foothold in the country and has recently launched the metal body Duet with a price tag of Rs. 51,500 (ex-showroom, Kolkata). Speaking about the new product, Mr. Harish Arora, Head of Scooters Project at Hero MotoCorp’s R&D, said, “We have developed these scooters keeping in mind the needs and expectations of our millions of customers. The all-new attractive 110cc Duet comes with metal body, making it sturdy and durable. Designed for a wide spectrum of customers, with its array of features like External Fuel Filling, Mobile Charging Port, Telescopic Front Suspension, Boot Light, Digital Analog Meter Console and many more, the scooter provides the rider with convenience like never before for a great riding experience.”

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