Honda set to overtake Hero in world’s largest two-wheeler market

Going by actual registrations, the once-distant No. 2 Honda has nearly caught up with former partner Hero. How long can Hero, which also faces dealers’ ire over channel stuffing allegations, hold on to its crown?

22 November, 202310 min
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