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Bajaj Auto

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Indian two-wheeler and three-wheeler manufacturing company

Bajaj Auto Limited ( bə-JAHJ) is an Indian multinational automotive manufacturing company based in Pune. It manufactures motorcycles, scooters and auto rickshaws. Bajaj Auto is a part of the Bajaj Group.2 It was founded by Jamnalal Bajaj.1 Its shares trade on National Stock Exchange of India under the symbol BAJAJ-AUTO.1 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0

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Last updated Oct 21, 2026.

Overview

Nov 29, 1945Founded1

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  • TickerBAJAJ-AUTO on National Stock Exchange of India1
  • Industryautomotive industry1
  • HeadquartersPune1
  • Websitewww.bajajauto.com
  • Legal formprivate limited company1
  • Listed onNational Stock Exchange of India (BAJAJ-AUTO), Bombay Stock Exchange (532977)1
  • LEI335800DLAO5NCNN8G8633
  • StatusActive3
  • LEI statusIssued and current3
  • Registered addressBAJAJ AUTO LIMITED COMPLEX, 411035 Pune, India3
  • Registered withMinistry of Corporate Affairs, L65993PN2007PLC1300763

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Bajaj Auto Limited ( bə-JAHJ) is an Indian multinational automotive manufacturing company based in Pune. It manufactures motorcycles, scooters and auto rickshaws. Bajaj Auto is a part of the Bajaj Group. It was founded by Jamnalal Bajaj (1889–1942) in Rajasthan in the 1940s.2

Corporate structure

Bajaj Auto is part of a group headed by Bajaj Group. 6 entities, 2 countries on record. Switch between the flow chart and the network, and select any entity to see its details.

  • Bajaj Group Pune
    • Bajaj Auto Pune, India
      • BAJAJ AUTO CREDIT LIMITED Subsidiary · Pune, India
      • BAJAJ AUTO TECHNOLOGY LIMITED Subsidiary · Pune, India
      • Red Bull KTM Factory Racing Subsidiary · Salzburg, Austria
    • Bajaj Energy Subsidiary · India

Built from parent and subsidiary links from GLEIF, the Global Legal Entity Identifier Foundation (CC0); subsidiaries, stakes and holdings from Wikidata (CC0); major holders from Schedules 13D and 13G. Each entity in the chart links to its source.

The story

Founded by Jamnalal Bajaj on Nov 29, 1945.1

Bajaj auto was established on 29 November 1945 as M/s Bajaj Trading Corporation Private Limited. It initially imported and sold two- and three-wheelers in India. In 1959, it obtained a license from the Government of India to manufacture two-wheelers and three-wheelers and obtained a licence from Piaggio to manufacture Vespa scooters in India. It became a public limited company in 1960.

With the launch of motorcycles in 1986, the company changed its branding from a scooter manufacturer to a two-wheeler manufacturer.

In 1984, Bajaj Auto signed a technical assistance agreement with Kawasaki, cooperating to expand production and sales of motorcycles in the local market.

In the early 2000s, Bajaj Auto bought a controlling stake in the Tempo Firodia company, renaming it "Bajaj Tempo". Germany's Daimler-Benz owned 16% of Bajaj Tempo, but Daimler sold their stake back to the Firodia group. It was agreed that Bajaj Tempo would gradually phase out the use of the "Tempo" brand name, as it still belonged to Mercedes-Benz. The name of the company was changed to Force Motors in 2005, dropping "Bajaj" as well as "Tempo", over the objections of Bajaj Auto with whom the company shares a long history as well as a compound wall.

In 2007, Bajaj Auto, through its Dutch subsidiary Bajaj Auto International Holding BV, purchased a 14.5% stake of Austrian rival KTM, gradually increasing its stake to a 48% non-controlling share by 2020. In December 2020, Bajaj started discussions on swapping its stake from KTM to KTM's controlling shareholder Pierer Mobility, a subsidiary of Pierer Industrie.

On 26 May 2008, Bajaj Auto Limited was split off into three corporate entities — Bajaj Finserv Limited (BFL), Bajaj Auto Ltd (BAL), and Bajaj Holdings and Investment Ltd (BHIL).

In 2017, Bajaj Auto and Triumph Motorcycles Ltd teamed up to build mid-capacity motorcycles.

In 2017, Bajaj and Kawasaki ended a sales and services partnership in India for the sale and after-sales service of Kawasaki motorcycles, which had been established in 2009. The partnership's dealerships were later converted into KTM ones. Bajaj and Kawasaki continue with their relationship in overseas markets.

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On 26 November 2019, Bajaj Auto invested about ₹57 crore ($8 million) in bicycle and electric scooter rental startup Yulu. In this deal, Bajaj would also manufacture customised electric scooters for Yulu.

Bajaj Auto continued its operations in Russia despite the Russian invasion of Ukraine. While many international companies ceased operations in Russia, Bajaj has maintained business as usual in the Russian market.

From Wikipedia’s article on Bajaj Auto, shared under CC BY-SA 4.0.5

Leadership

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Products and brands

Manufacturing

The company has plants in Chakan, Waluj in Aurangabad and Pantnagar. The oldest plant at Akurdi in Pune houses the R&D centre 'Ahead'.

Products

Bajaj manufactures and sells motorcycles, scooters, auto-rickshaws and cars. As of 2004, Bajaj Auto was India's largest exporter of motorcycles.

Bajaj is the first Indian two-wheeler manufacturer to deliver 4-stroke commuter motorcycles with sporty performance for the Indian market. Bajaj achieved this with the 150cc and 180cc Pulsar.

Motorcycles produced by Bajaj include the Dominar, CT 100 Platina, Discover, Pulsar, and Avenger.

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In FY 2012–13, it sold approximately 37.6 lakh (3.76 million) motorcycles which accounted for 31% of the market share in India. Of these, approximately 24.6 lakh (2.46 million) motorcycles (66%) were sold in India, and the remaining 34% were exported.

Auto rickshaw (three wheeler)

Bajaj is the world's largest manufacturer of auto rickshaws and accounts for almost 84% of India's three-wheeler exports. During the FY 2012–13, it sold approx. 4,80,000 three-wheelers which was 57% of the total market share in India. Out of these 4,80,000 three-wheelers, 47% were sold in the country and 53% were exported. In Indonesia, Bajaj three-wheelers are described as "iconic" and "ubiquitous" to the point that the word bajaj (pronounced bajay) is used to refer to auto rickshaws of any kind.

Low-cost cars

In 2010, Bajaj Auto announced cooperation with Renault and Nissan Motor to develop a US$2,500 car, aiming at a fuel efficiency of 30 kilometres per litre (85 mpg‑imp; 71 mpg‑US) (3.3 L/100 km), or twice an average small car, and carbon dioxide emissions of 100 g/km.

On 3 January 2012, Bajaj auto unveiled the Bajaj Qute (formerly Bajaj RE60), a mini car for intra-city urban transportation, which is legally classified as a quadricycle. The target customer group was Bajaj's three-wheeler customers. According to its Managing Director Rajiv Bajaj, the RE60 powered by a new 200 cc rear mounted petrol engine will have a top speed of 70 kilometres per hour (43 mph), a mileage of 35 kilometres per litre (99 mpg‑imp; 82 mpg‑US) and carbon dioxide emissions of 60 g/km.

Electric scooters

Bajaj launched its first electric scooter, the Chetak, in India in January 2020. In December 2021, Bajaj announced an investment of ₹300 crore to build an electric vehicle production facility in Pune. According to the company, the plant would be able to produce 500,000 electric vehicles (EVs) each year, catering to both domestic and international markets.

From Wikipedia’s article on Bajaj Auto, shared under CC BY-SA 4.0.5

Subsidiaries and ownership

Parent company

Subsidiaries

  • Red Bull KTM Factory Racing

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Timeline

  1. May 26, 2008Went public Listed on Bombay Stock Exchange1
  2. Nov 29, 1945Founded Founded1

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