TVS and Bajaj ride EVs and exports to record Q1 profits

TVS Motor reported a 51% rise in Q1 FY27 profit to ₹1,174 crore as electric two-wheeler sales climbed 86%. Bajaj Auto’s standalone profit rose 42% to ₹2,983 crore, with EVs contributing nearly 30% of domestic revenue as it prepares launches and capacity expansion.

— Source publishedTue, 21 Jul, 2026, 23:55 IST·First seen Wed, 22 Jul, 2026, 00:01 IST·Source The Hindu BusinessLine

What happened

TVS Motor and Bajaj Auto reported record Q1 FY27 profits, driven by EVs, premium products and exports. TVS accelerated electric two-wheeler sales, while Bajaj

Key facts

  • TVS Motor Q1 FY27 PAT rose 51% to ₹1,174 crore
  • TVS Motor revenue rose 38% to ₹13,896 crore
  • Bajaj Auto standalone Q1 FY27 profit rose 42% to ₹2,983 crore
  • Bajaj Auto revenue rose 37% to ₹17,244 crore
  • TVS electric two-wheeler sales rose 86% to 1,29,940 units
  • TVS scooter sales rose 36%
  • TVS international sales rose 33% to 4.68 lakh units
  • TVS EBITDA margin expanded to 12.8% from 12.5%
  • Bajaj EVs contribute nearly 30% of domestic revenue
  • Bajaj export volumes exceeded 7 lakh units
  • Bajaj plans to raise annual capacity from about 7 million units to over 9 million units
  • Bajaj plans around 10 new or upgraded motorcycle launches

Why this matters

With Bajaj deriving nearly 30% of domestic revenue from EVs and both companies expanding launches and capacity, targets in batteries, charging, software and EV distribution could become strategically valuable.