Bajaj sells extra bikes than Hero in April 2021

With 3,48,173 models offered, Bajaj has surpassed Hero to turn out to be the best motorbike vendor in April 2021.

• Hero offered 3,39,329 bikes final month

• Bajaj exports to over 79 nations

• Bajaj Auto engaged on fourth plant in Chakan

With a gross sales determine of three,72,285, Hero offered the next variety of two-wheelers than Bajaj in April 2021, however 32,956 of them have been scooters. What this implies is that Bajaj Auto offered 8,844 extra bikes than Hero MotoCorp. Hero’s decrease numbers are attributed to the corporate having voluntarily closed its vegetation from April 22 to assist curb the unfold of COVID-19. Bajaj additionally had an enormous benefit when it got here to exports, as its quantity stood at 2,21,603 models as in comparison with Hero’s 29,671. 

Bajaj Auto leads Indian vehicle exports, accounting for nearly 60 p.c of the nation’s motorbike and three-wheeler exports final 12 months. In FY2021, Bajaj Auto’s export revenue stood at Rs 12,687 crore, with 52 p.c of its volumes exported to over 79 nations.

In the COVID-19-impacted FY2021, Bajaj Auto had shipped 17,96,518 models, down 3.9 p.c 12 months on 12 months (FY2020: 18,69,220 models). Since April 2020 was a zero manufacturing and gross sales month, a year-on-year progress evaluation isn’t potential. However, seen when it comes to month-on-month progress, it may be clearly seen {that a} robust 49 p.c export progress in April 2021 over March 2021 has saved the blushes for the corporate, as home gross sales have been down 30 p.c final month.

Bajaj offered 10.25 lakh Pulsars globally

Bajaj Auto pioneered the sports activities motorcycling section in India with the launch of the Pulsar in 2001, which continues to be the market chief within the nation and in a number of abroad markets. In FY2021, Bajaj Auto offered over 10.25 lakh Pulsars globally. The firm says over 80 p.c of its exports come from markets the place it enjoys a No 1 or a No 2 place.

Bajaj Auto: future plans

To assist the rising demand for its merchandise globally, Bajaj Auto just lately introduced a significant funding of Rs 650 crore in a fourth plant to be constructed at Chakan, Maharashtra, for its premium motorbike model portfolio and the Chetak electrical scooter. 

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