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IIE DIGITAL DESK ; June 4: Hero MotoCorp shares surged by around 3% in intraday trade after the company unveiled India’s first 100cc flex-fuel motorcycles, marking a significant milestone in the country’s two-wheeler industry and boosting investor sentiment around the stock.

The announcement, Hero MotoCorp stock touched an intraday high of approximately ₹4,980 on the Bombay Stock Exchange. The positive market reaction reflects optimism over the company’s entry into the flex-fuel segment, which is seen as aligned with India’s push towards cleaner, more sustainable mobility solutions.

The newly launched motorcycles are part of Hero MotoCorp’s expansion into ethanol-compatible vehicles, a segment that allows engines to run on higher ethanol blends and reduces dependence on conventional fossil fuels. The launch is being viewed as a strategic move to tap into India’s evolving alternative fuel ecosystem.

Market analysts suggest that the introduction of flex-fuel technology in the high-volume 100cc commuter segment could strengthen Hero MotoCorp’s leadership in the mass-market motorcycle category. The company’s popular models, including Splendor+ and HF Deluxe, are expected to benefit from this new technology integration.

Investor sentiment was further supported by expectations that flex-fuel adoption could open new growth avenues in both domestic and export markets, especially as India continues to push ethanol blending targets under its green energy policies.

The stock movement highlights strong market confidence in Hero MotoCorp’s innovation-led strategy, with investors reacting positively to its entry into sustainable mobility technologies.