- Business
- Bajaj Auto Limited manufactures and sells motorcycles, scooters, three-wheelers and quadricycles. The company produces a wide range of motorcycles including the Pulsar series (N125, NS400Z, N250, 220F, RS200, NS200, NS160, N160, 150, NS125, 125), Dominar (400, 250), Avenger (220 Cruise, 160 Street), Platina (110 Drum, 100), CT 110X and the CNG-powered Freedom 125 NG04 series; scooters under the Chetak electric brand; three-wheelers under RE and Maxima brands for passenger and cargo transport; and the Qute quadricycle. Bajaj Auto operates manufacturing facilities in Chakan, Waluj, Pantnagar and Akurdi (R&D centre) in India, exporting to over 75 countries across Latin America, Africa, the Middle East, Asia and Europe, with a focus on emerging markets and premium segments through partnerships. Founded in 1945 and headquartered in Pune, Maharashtra, the company is a flagship of the Bajaj Group. In 2025, Bajaj Auto advances its control over KTM AG through its subsidiary Bajaj Auto International Holdings BV, providing an €800 million debt package and acquiring a majority stake in KTM's parent Pierer Bajaj AG to increase effective ownership from 37% to 75%, supporting KTM's restructuring, governance overhaul and synergies in R&D, manufacturing and India operations; Bajaj Auto Credit Limited, its financing arm, approves ₹8,750 crore fundraising via NCDs, commercial papers and subordinated debt, alongside a planned ₹1,500 crore equity infusion from the parent; and expands electric vehicle offerings with Chetak scooter production ramp-up, improved magnet supplies and the Riki electric rickshaw rollout targeting 200 Indian cities by year-end.