BAJAJ DOMESTIC MOTORCYCLE SALES CONTINUE TO RISE

April 09
Particulars April 2009 April 2008 Change % MOTORCYCLES 149,733  203,081 (26) TOTAL 2 WHEELERS  150,252  203,930  (26) 3 WHEELERS  18,867  17,913  5 TOTAL 2&3 WHEELERS  169,119  221,843  (24) Exports out of the above  51,887  73,624  (30)
1.	From a low of 61,546 units in December 2008, Bajaj domestic motorcycle sales have moved steadily to 106,516 units in April 2009, a growth of 73%.
2.	This growth continues to be led by the Bajaj XCD which sold 22,072 units in April 2009.
3.	The positive response to the introduction of the new Pulsar 150 DTS-i and Pulsar 180 DTS-i in April 2009 is expected to provide further momentum for sales in May 2009.
4.	4. Flat 3-wheeler sales continue to reflect the subdued state of the commercial vehicle industry.
5.	Exports are expected to recover from May 2009.

Rajiv Bajaj
MD, Bajaj Auto Ltd., Pune

2nd May 2009