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8Feb/110

Hero Honda’s Profit Drops by 20%

Hero Honda Motors Limited, India's largest two-wheeler producer, reported its biggest fall in every quarter profit in more than 3 years as raw materials rates eroded gains from advanced sales. Hero Honda MD Pawan Munjal said- "I do foresee margins to be under pressure in short term, "For the last few months, the industry has faced many issues of limited supply of rising input costs & components." Bike Manufacturer said it spent 44% more on rubber, steel & other materials in the last quarter such as economical growth in China & Indian market improved commodity prices. Raised prices of its bikes by as much as Rs 1500 in December month. Fight may hike for the Delhi based manufacturer as Honda Co works to expand its completely owned Indian unit after selling its 26% stake in Hero Honda. Gaurant Dadwal said Increasing commodity prices have plainly dented this quarter's profit," Mumbai analyst at Jaypee Services Limited., who has a 'sell' rating on the stock. "With their rate growth in Dec it is possible that they will be able to regain their margins."

4Feb/110

Hero Honda Launches New Karizma R

Hero Honda India has unveiled the 2011 model of New Hero Honda Karizma R which features new, clear lens turn indicators, graphics, black theme for engine and redesigned engine cowl. Other than these modifications 2011 New Karizma R is similar in conditions of engine power and technology. New Hero Honda Karizma R looks very modish with black mag alloy wheel, double light tailpiece, new fairing, clear lens front indicators, stepped up seat, silencer unit and panel shapes. The fairing isn't a complete which is seen on sport motorcycles but it gels very well with overall design of the bike. Hero Honda Karizma R's engine is same 223cc which develops maximum power of 17bhp. Hero honda is currently selling both Karizma ZMR and Karizma R in India and they have no plans to discontinue the Karizma R as it is selling in very good numbers and is very popular choice among young buyers.

24Jan/110

Hero Honda Executes Licensing Agreement

Hero Honda Motors announced that it has executed a ending compulsory licensing agreement with Japan’s Honda Motor Company. The Munjal family is locate to acquire Honda Motors’ 26% stake in their mutual venture Hero Honda Motors for around $1 billion or half the existing value of the stake in the stock market. This final licensing agreement will clear the way for the Honda Motor Company to leave Hero Honda Motors. The agreement is void for the existing and new products that Hero Honda Motors will recommend in the Indian market once the sale of the Japanese firm’s portion to Hero Group is finished. The licencing agreement, which was executed last week, is in line with the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) permitted by their particular boards of directors on 16th December, 2010, Hero Honda Motors said in a filing to the Bombay Stock Exchange.
 

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