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<ul><li>Market Momentum: Hero’s VAHAN market share increased to 31.6% in Q2FY26, marking a 12-quarter high with a 70 bps sequential gain.</li><li>The recovery is being supported by strong traction in the Deluxe 100cc segment and renewed momentum in the 125cc scooter and motorcycle categories (Destini 125, Xoom 125, Xtreme 125).</li><li>In the EV segment, market share rose 3% YoY in Q2FY26 and further increased to 5% in H1FY26, aided by the successful rollout of Glamour X.</li></ul><p><em>Content is external broker report sourced from online content aggregator through publicly available sources and is displayed below for general informational purposes only. Refer full disclaimer below.</em></p>

Market Momentum: Hero’s VAHAN market share increased to 31.6% in Q2FY26, marking a 12-quarter high with a 70 bps sequential gain.The recovery is being supported by strong traction in the Deluxe 100cc segment and renewed momentum in the 125cc scooter and motorcycle categories (Destini 125, Xoom 125, Xtreme 125).In the EV segment, market share rose 3% YoY in Q2FY26 and further increased to 5% in H1FY26, aided by the successful rollout of Glamour X.Content is external broker report sourced from online content aggregator through publicly available sources and is displayed below for general informational purposes only. Refer full disclaimer below.

Hero Motocorp Ltd - EV Launches, Global Push & Margin Stability to Drive Growth

Forensic Analyst, Trudence Capital Advisors

Nitin Mangal

Forensic Analyst

Trudence Capital Advisors

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/ola-electric-mobility-pvt-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:40618:1" rel="noopener">Ola Electric (OLAELEC IN)</a> since its IPO has been under scanner. The management presented a very optimistic narrative in Q1FY26, hoping to turn tides, increase volumes, along with better profitability.</li>
<li>As things stand, volumes continue to hit new lows, market share continues to tumble and the new narrative of Auto EBITDA positive could possibly be an eye wash.</li>
<li>The company’s strategic mismanagement is unmasked and and with internal controls disappearing . Ultimately, the promoter sell off could be a final nail in the coffin.</li>
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Ola Electric (OLAELEC IN) since its IPO has been under scanner. The management presented a very optimistic narrative in Q1FY26, hoping to turn tides, increase volumes, along with better profitability.
As things stand, volumes continue to hit new lows, market share continues to tumble and the new narrative of Auto EBITDA positive could possibly be an eye wash.
The company’s strategic mismanagement is unmasked and and with internal controls disappearing . Ultimately, the promoter sell off could be a final nail in the coffin.


2026 High Conviction Idea- Ola Electric: Mismanagement Masterclass

Market & Forensics Analyst, Beat the Street

Nimish Maheshwari

Market & Forensics Analyst

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<li>Ola Electric saw a sharp sales collapse, lost its E2W leadership to TVS Motor, and witnessed founder Bhavish Aggarwal selling 1.54% stake worth INR 234 crore across two sessions.</li>
<li>The combination of a ~50–70% sales decline, market share erosion, guidance cuts, and promoter stake sales raises concerns around demand sustainability, execution gaps, and balance-sheet stress at the promoter level.</li>
<li>Despite selective operational improvements, Ola Electric’s weakening sales momentum and promoter de-risking signal a shift from aggressive growth to damage control, warranting a cautious stance until demand visibility stabilises.</li>
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Ola Electric saw a sharp sales collapse, lost its E2W leadership to TVS Motor, and witnessed founder Bhavish Aggarwal selling 1.54% stake worth INR 234 crore across two sessions.
The combination of a ~50–70% sales decline, market share erosion, guidance cuts, and promoter stake sales raises concerns around demand sustainability, execution gaps, and balance-sheet stress at the promoter level.
Despite selective operational improvements, Ola Electric’s weakening sales momentum and promoter de-risking signal a shift from aggressive growth to damage control, warranting a cautious stance until demand visibility stabilises.


Ola Electric's Margin-Led Promoter Selling and Operational Sales Collapse Raise Governance Concern

Pan-Asia Index Rebalances/ Events/ Delta One, Periscope Analytics

Brian Freitas

Pan-Asia Index Rebalances/ Events/ Delta One

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<li>The review period for the Nifty 100 Low Volatility 30 Index ends on 29 August. The changes will be announced mid-September and implemented at the close on 29 September.</li>
<li>Two potential constituent changes, volatility changes and capping changes will result in one-way turnover of 10.7% resulting in a round-trip trade of INR 12.6bn (US$145m).</li>
<li>The forecast deletions will also have sell flows from the <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/nifty-index" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:23617:1" rel="noopener">NIFTY Index</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/nse-nifty-next-50-index" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:36053:1" rel="noopener">NSE Nifty Next 50 Index</a> and/or the <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/nifty-100-index" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:36051:1" rel="noopener">Nifty 100 Index</a>, so the impact will add up.</li>
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The review period for the Nifty 100 Low Volatility 30 Index ends on 29 August. The changes will be announced mid-September and implemented at the close on 29 September.
Two potential constituent changes, volatility changes and capping changes will result in one-way turnover of 10.7% resulting in a round-trip trade of INR 12.6bn (US$145m).
The forecast deletions will also have sell flows from the NIFTY Index, NSE Nifty Next 50 Index and/or the Nifty 100 Index, so the impact will add up.


NIFTY100 Low Volatility 30 Index Rebalance Preview: 2 Changes as Review Cutoff Nears

Consumer Analyst / Channel Surveillance Specialist, Trudence Capital Advisors

Pranav Bhavsar

Consumer Analyst / Channel Surveillance Specialist

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/hero-motocorp-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:2391:1" rel="noopener">Hero Motocorp (HMCL IN)</a>  &amp; <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/harley-davidson-inc" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:4386:1" rel="noopener">Harley Davidson (HOG US)</a> launched their collaborative creation, the Harley-Davidson X440, in India.</li>
<li>While this is a step in the right and anticipated direction, there are potentially grave mistakes that need to be corrected.</li>
<li>For HOG, there is more to lose than to gain from this development. Additionally, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/eicher-motors-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:18316:1" rel="noopener">Eicher Motors (EIM IN)</a> moat around the brand and a strong riding culture is likely underrated.</li>
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Hero Motocorp (HMCL IN)  &amp; Harley Davidson (HOG US) launched their collaborative creation, the Harley-Davidson X440, in India.
While this is a step in the right and anticipated direction, there are potentially grave mistakes that need to be corrected.
For HOG, there is more to lose than to gain from this development. Additionally, Eicher Motors (EIM IN) moat around the brand and a strong riding culture is likely underrated.


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Hero MotoCorp Ltd. designs, manufactures and distributes motorcycles. The Company's products also include motorcycle parts and accessories.

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Hero Motocorp (HMCL IN)

Hero Motocorp Ltd - EV Launches, Global Push & Margin Stability to Drive Growth

Market Momentum: Hero’s VAHAN market share increased to 31.6% in Q2FY26, marking a 12-quarter high with a 70 bps sequential gain.