April Sales Performance May 2, 2006
• 188,518 Motorcycles sold – growth of 37%. Motorcycle market share for the month estimated at 33%. • Bajaj motorcycle sales continue to outgrow industry, Industry growth estimated @ 21%. • 3-wheeler sales
- 21,159 units - growth of 21%. • “Highest Ever” Exports - 31,715 units - growth of 67%.
April 2006 Sales:
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Apr. 2006 |
Apr. 2005 |
Change % |
MOTORCYCLES |
188,518 |
137,858 |
37 |
TOTAL 2 WHEELERS |
190,964 |
147,592 |
29 |
3 WHEELERS |
21,159 |
17,453 |
21 |
TOTAL 2 & 3 WHEELERS |
212,123 |
165,045 |
29 |
Exports out of the above |
31,715 |
19,007 |
67 |
1.
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A new model in the value segment – Platina has been launched in select states across the country and retail launch scheduled in May. This new bike has seen great response from the dealers and customers.
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2.
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The Discover twins sold 66,137 units with demand outstripping supply.
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3.
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The bajaj Pulsar twins, with over 32,700 units continue the top end dominance.
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4.
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Continues to be the country’s #1 Exporter of 2 & 3-wheeler.
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5.
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“Bhumi Poojan” was performed at Pantnagar (Uttaranchal) site on April 22nd and the plant will go into production in the last quarter of 2006-07.
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6.
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Capacity creation plans are on target.
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Sanjiv Bajaj
Executive Director
02/05/2006
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