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Bajaj Auto (532977) Feb 2026 Filing Analysis
Does management do what it says?
Management maintains the 5% to 6% growth outlook for the domestic industry despite a flattish performance in Q1, citing seasonal factors and monsoon advancement as temporary dampeners. (1 in progress, 1 revised across 2 tracked commitments)
“We expect this growth momentum in the industry to continue and the motorcycle industry to continue to grow at, say, 12% to 15%.”
The company plans to expand the joint KTM-Triumph showroom network to over 100 outlets by March. — target: Over 100 showrooms
“We currently have about 50 KT showrooms operational and plan to expand these to over 100 by March.”
Bajaj plans to launch 8 more product interventions in the Pulsar 150cc plus segment over the next 4 months to acquire market share. — target: 8 interventions (+1 more commitment)
“The waves of these interventions will be unrelenting here onwards with over 8 more such interventions being made in the next 4 months.”
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How durable is the business?
Exports are recovering with 20% volume growth in Q4, led by Latin America which now accounts for over 30% of total export volume. (3 expanding)
“Export revenues were about USD 600 million... Volumes crossed the 600,000 units a quarter mark.”
The distribution moat for the Chetak brand is expanding, now reaching over 3,000 points of sale to support its market leadership. (4 expanding)
“The scale-up was also supported by distribution network that expanded to nearly 450 exclusive Chetak stores and 4,000 points of sale across 800 cities and towns.”
Bajaj has strengthened its moat in the electric three-wheeler segment, doubling its market share from 17% to 33% within a year. (3 expanding)
“We continue to maintain a 70% plus market share in the ICE segment with an overwhelming share of 85% plus in the CNG segment... exited the quarter in December back to the number 1 position in the [e-auto] segment.”
Bajaj is strengthening its scale moat by acquiring 100% control of KTM (Pierer Bajaj AG), moving from an associate company to a fully consolidated subsidiary. (1 expanding across 1 engine)
“revenue from operations crossed the INR15,000 crores milestone for the first time, coming in at INR15,220 crores for the quarter, representing a 19% year-on-year growth.”
The Electric Vehicle (EV) portfolio, including 2-wheelers and 3-wheelers, has become a major revenue driver, now contributing a quarter of all domestic sales. — Electric Vehicle Portfolio (25% revenue share)
“At an aggregate level, our EV portfolio comprising both electric 2-wheelers and 3-wheelers now contributes to a staggering 25% of domestic revenues... individually, both the segments, the Scooter segment and the Auto segment crossed INR1,000 crores of quarterly revenues each for the first time.”
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Where does growth come from?
The EV segment (Chetak) is accelerating significantly, with market share rising from 5% to 13% within a year and quarterly volumes reaching 40,000 units, surpassing the total sales of the entire previous fiscal year. (2 accelerating across 2 signals)
“At an aggregate level, our EV portfolio comprising both electric 2-wheelers and 3-wheelers now contributes to a staggering 25% of domestic revenues... the EV business now delivers double-digit EBITDA margin”
Bajaj is moving from a minority investor to a controlling shareholder in KTM (Pierer Bajaj AG), aiming for a full turnaround and deeper synergy integration within 2-3 months. (2 new trend, 2 accelerating across 4 signals)
“Effective November 18, Bajaj ownership in KTM Austria increased to 75% and a turnaround plan was commenced immediately... from the next quarter onwards, the KTM business will be fully consolidated”
Export volumes are showing a strong recovery, crossing the 500,000 unit mark for the quarter (approx. 167k/month) with a 27% volume growth in Q3, nearly double the estimated market growth. (3 accelerating, 2 steady across 5 signals)
“The BU crossed the 200,000 average per month sales level in October '25 after nearly 40 months and maintained this level through the remainder of the quarter”
The company dominates the high-growth CNG three-wheeler market with an 85% share, positioning it as the primary beneficiary of the shift toward cleaner commercial fuels. (+1 more signal)
“We continue to maintain a 70% plus market share in the ICE segment with an overwhelming share of 85% plus in the CNG segment”
Bajaj is rapidly expanding its physical footprint for EVs, planning to triple its store count from 200 to 600 within the first half of the new fiscal year. (5 accelerating across 5 signals, 1 leading indicator)
“The scale-up was also supported by distribution network that expanded to nearly 450 exclusive Chetak stores and 4,000 points of sale across 800 cities and towns.”
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What could break the thesis?
The risk has intensified as KTM AG faced near insolvency due to high debt and inventory issues. Bajaj is now moving to take controlling interest (acquiring a stake in PBAG) to execute a comprehensive turnaround plan. (1 intensifying, 1 high-severity)
“Nigeria, our largest market, doubled sales in Q3 compared to Q2, though it continued to be negative compared to previous year Q3. Significantly, Nigeria's weight in our portfolio is now half of what it was last year”
The risk is easing as the company has achieved double-digit EBITDA margins in the EV portfolio (including 3-wheelers) despite subsidy changes, and is actively rationalizing costs to build organic margins. (1 easing, 1 intensifying, 1 high-severity)
“firstly, the absorption of the withdrawal of the PM E-DRIVE incentives in the Electric 3-wheeler segment. While the withdrawal occurred towards the later part of the quarter, the impact was meaningful at approximately INR23,000 to INR25,000 per vehicle”
The risk is easing as the top 30 overseas markets showed a healthy 26% growth in Q4, signaling a recovery from previous volatility. (3 easing, 1 intensifying)
“disruption in the emerging markets and dislocations is a way of life, right from banning, tariff, currency devaluation, shipping issues, etcetera.”
Commodity inflation is intensifying for the upcoming quarter (Q1 FY26) due to surging aluminum prices and the cost of new OBD IIb regulatory norms, expected to impact margins by nearly 1%. (3 intensifying, 2 easing)
“Noble Metals especially platinum, palladium and rhodium all saw sharp increases, whilst aluminium, copper, nickel and lead also continued to harden... we saw a net price versus cost inflation hit of nearly 50 basis points on the margin.”
Market share erosion in the 125cc+ segment (which includes Pulsar) is being actively countered. Share dropped from 26% in FY24 to 24% in FY25, but management reports marginal recovery starting April. (2 stable, 2 easing)
“Since quarter 4 of financial year '25, we have been quite challenged for market share even in the Pulsar heartland of 150cc plus segment. And this continued well into quarter 1 FY'26. The genesis of the weakness, I think, lay in the asymmetry of our new product and upgrade cycle compared to that of the key competitors.”
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