Dhoot Transmission scales EV components as Bajaj targets 1,000 Chetak stores

Dhoot Transmission’s EV-related sales reached 27% of Q1FY27 revenue, with EV revenue up 79.2% year-on-year to Rs 390.5 crore. Added harness capacity and Multilink integration position it for rising OEM demand, including Bajaj’s planned Chetak retail-network expansion from 530-550 stores to 1,000.

— Source publishedWed, 23 Sept, 2026, 13:20 IST·First seen Wed, 23 Sept, 2026, 14:30 IST·Source NDTV Profit

What happened

Dhoot Transmission is scaling EV battery packs, controllers and other components, supported by Multilink integration and added capacity. Its growth is tied to

Key facts

  • EV-related sales were 27% of Q1FY27 revenue, versus 24% in FY26
  • Q1FY27 EV revenue rose 79.2% YoY to Rs 390.5 crore
  • Q1FY27 revenue rose 49.7% YoY to Rs 1,446.4 crore
  • Bajaj plans to expand Chetak retail network from 530-550 stores to 1,000
  • New manufacturing units are expected to lift wiring-harness capacity by 15%-20% in FY27

Why this matters

Bajaj’s plan to nearly double Chetak stores to 1,000 signals a need for coordinated EV parts availability, service readiness and supply-chain capacity across the expanding retail network.

What to watch

  • Chetak network reaching approximately 700 stores and evidence of sustained same-store retail throughput.
  • Dhoot EV revenue mix exceeding 30% for two consecutive quarters.
  • Bajaj EV market-share gains or production guidance increases following network expansion.
  • Announcements of additional harness capacity, new plants or capex that imply committed OEM order visibility.
  • Dealer-level discounting, elevated inventory, delayed outlet openings or slower-than-expected EV registration growth.