By BillCut
Last updated: 13 November 2026
The Hero Motors IPO is over. Bidding ran from Wednesday, 16 September to Friday, 18 September 2026, at a final price of Rs 84 a share, and the shares now trade on BSE and NSE under the NSE symbol HEROMOTORS. Business Standard reported that they listed on Wednesday, 23 September 2026. One point first: Hero Motors Limited is an auto components company from the O P Munjal group. It is not Hero MotoCorp, the two wheeler maker, which trades under a different symbol, HEROMOTOCO.
We set out facts and process only, with no view on the shares.
What are the key facts of the Hero Motors IPO?
These figures are from the Hero Motors prospectus on the NSE archive and the abridged prospectus filed with SEBI.
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Price band | Rs 79 to Rs 84 per share |
| Final offer price | Rs 84 |
| Face value | Rs 10 |
| Lot size | 178 shares and multiples of 178 |
| Total offer | Rs 1,000 crore, 119,047,618 shares |
| Fresh issue | Rs 600 crore |
| Offer for sale | Rs 400 crore |
| Registrar | KFin Technologies Limited |
| Book running lead managers | ICICI Securities, DAM Capital Advisors, JM Financial |
| Designated stock exchange | BSE |
What is the difference between a fresh issue and an offer for sale?
The Hero Motors IPO had both parts.
- Fresh issue: the company creates new shares and sells them. The money goes to the company. Here that part was Rs 600 crore.
- Offer for sale (OFS): existing shareholders sell some of the shares they already hold. The money goes to those sellers, not to the company, and no new shares are created. Here the OFS was Rs 400 crore, with O P Munjal Holdings selling Rs 395 crore and Hero Cycles Rs 5 crore.
For a bidder, the process is the same either way. The split matters when you read how the company plans to use the money, set out under the objects of the offer.
What did the Hero Motors IPO timeline look like?
| Stage | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Red herring prospectus | 9 September 2026 | Abridged prospectus |
| Anchor bidding | Tuesday, 15 September 2026 | Prospectus |
| Issue open | Wednesday, 16 September 2026 | Prospectus |
| Issue close | Friday, 18 September 2026 | Prospectus |
| Prospectus | 18 September 2026 | Prospectus |
| Listing | Wednesday, 23 September 2026 | Business Standard |
The post-issue dates in the prospectus were beyond the part we could read. The general rule is in the SEBI T+3 circular of 9 August 2023: T is the closing day, the basis of allotment follows on T+1, refunds are unblocked and shares credited on T+2, and listing happens on T+3. The offer document is the final word on exact dates.
How do you check your Hero Motors IPO status?
- Go to the KFin IPO status page in a full browser, since it runs on JavaScript.
- Select Hero Motors Limited if it is still listed, not another Hero company.
- Enter one of the identifiers the form offers, such as PAN or application number, and finish the captcha.
The NSE bid verification page only keeps records for about 10 days after an issue closes, so it will not show this issue now. Rely on your demat holdings and bank statement.
Results mean this. Allotted: shares in your demat, and only their cost taken from the blocked sum. Not allotted: no shares, and the whole block lifted. Rejected: the bid failed a check such as a PAN mismatch or a late UPI approval, and the whole block lifted. Under ASBA, money is held in your account, not paid out, until allotment.
What if the blocked money was not released on time?
The SEBI ICDR master circular sets T+2 for unblocking and counts compensation from T+3. The bank pays it on the day your complaint arrives. Its worked example uses Rs 100 a day or 15% a year of the application amount, whichever is higher.
Illustrative example: a larger application of 34 lots, or 6,052 shares at Rs 84, comes to Rs 5,08,368. At 15% a year, that is about Rs 209 a day, which is more than Rs 100. Three days of delay would mean roughly Rs 627. The actual figure follows the circular.
Raise the issue with your bank first, then KFin, then SEBI SCORES. Ignore links offering allotment help or asking for an OTP; the SEBI investor site lists such warning signs. Our explainer on stock market basics and our piece on first time investors and market apps may also help.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Hero Motors the same as Hero MotoCorp?
No. Hero Motors Limited is an auto components company from the O P Munjal group. Hero MotoCorp is a separate listed company with the NSE symbol HEROMOTOCO.
When was the Hero Motors IPO open?
From 16 September to 18 September 2026, with anchor bidding on 15 September 2026.
What was the Hero Motors IPO size?
Rs 1,000 crore, made up of a Rs 600 crore fresh issue and a Rs 400 crore offer for sale.
Who sold shares in the offer for sale?
O P Munjal Holdings sold Rs 395 crore and Hero Cycles sold Rs 5 crore, as per the prospectus.
Who is the registrar?
KFin Technologies Limited.
When did Hero Motors list?
Business Standard reported a listing on BSE and NSE on 23 September 2026.
Where do I complain about a delayed refund?
Your bank first, then KFin, and then SEBI SCORES if the matter is still open.
Disclaimer: This is general information, not investment, tax or legal advice, and not a recommendation to deal in any security. Share investments carry market risk, including the risk of losing capital. Reported facts are as on 13 November 2026, and the offer document, registrar and exchanges remain the final authority.
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