Bajaj Auto bets on premium bikes, EVs and exports as FY26 revenue hits record ₹63,000 crore

Bajaj Auto's FY2026 annual report posts ₹63,000 crore consolidated revenue on 5.1 million units, with 77.5% of volumes above 125cc. Growth strategy pivots to premium (Pulsar, KTM, Triumph), EVs (Chetak at 20.7% scooter share) and exports (₹20,416 crore), while commuter share slips to 15.6% amid a 4,000+ retail touchpoint push.

— Source publishedMon, 29 Jun, 2026, 11:44 IST·First seen Mon, 29 Jun, 2026, 11:51 IST·Source The Hindu BusinessLine

What happened

Bajaj Auto's FY2026 annual report posts record ₹63,000 crore consolidated revenue, betting future growth on premium bikes, EVs (Chetak), e-rickshaws and exports

Key facts

  • standalone revenue ₹58,732 crore FY2026
  • consolidated revenue ~₹63,000 crore
  • 5.1 million units sold
  • 2.25 million export units
  • ₹18,137 crore surplus cash
  • 77.5% volumes above 125cc
  • Pulsar ₹11,000 crore domestic / ₹16,500 crore global
  • Chetak 3 lakh annual sales
  • 20.7% EV scooter share
  • exports ₹20,416 crore
  • commuter share 16.6% to 15.6%

Why this matters

Strong exports (₹20,416 crore) and the Triumph/KTM premium portfolio signal appetite for further brand partnerships or distribution tie-ups to defend volume as the mass commuter base contracts.

What to watch

  • Monthly Chetak scooter share trend (above/below 20.7%)
  • Commuter segment share stabilization or further slide below 15%
  • Export revenue run-rate and key-market FX (USD, NGN, EGP)
  • EBITDA margin guidance commentary in quarterly calls
  • EV policy/subsidy changes and competitor premium launches (RE, TVS, Hero)
  • Expand 4,000+ touchpoint retail network toward tier-2/3 to recapture commuter share
  • Accelerate Triumph/KTM model launches and Chetak variant ladder to defend premium leadership
  • Push export diversification beyond Africa to hedge single-region FX/demand risk
  • Invest in EV manufacturing capacity and battery sourcing to scale Chetak margins