BAJAJ XCD 135 DTS-Si ACHIEVES 20,668 UNITS IN FEBRUARY 2009

February 09
Particulars February 09 February 08 Change % MOTORCYCLES 131,785 158,662 (17) TOTAL 2 WHEELERS 132,393 159,508 (17) 3 WHEELERS 21,389 24,299 (12) TOTAL 2 & 3 WHEELERS 153,782 183,807 (16) Exports out of the above 50,738 63,182 (20)
1.	In its first month of sales the Bajaj XCD 135 DTS-Si sold 20,668 units, possibly making it the 2nd largest brand in the 125cc+ motorcycle segment after the Bajaj Pulsar DTS-i.
2.	In this 125cc+ motorcycle segment Bajaj sold 80,164 units comprising the Platina 125 DTS-Si, the Discover 135 DTS-i, the XCD 135 DTS-Si, the Avenger DTS-i, and the Pulsar DTS-i, thereby continuing its leadership therein with approximately 40% market share.
3.	To further strengthen its leadership in the 125cc+ motorcycle segment, Bajaj will launch 4 product upgrades in April’09.
4.	Lower 3-wheeler sales continue to reflect the subdued state of the commercial vehicle industry.
5.	Exports are expected to continue to be slow through this quarter relative to the first 3 quarters of FY09. Bajaj expects to close with exports of approximately 775,000 units, representing a volume growth of 25% over the export of 618,341 units in FY08.
YTD 08-09
Particulars April ~ February 2009 April ~ February 2008 Change % MOTORCYCLES 1,775,600 1,985,336 (11) TOTAL 2 WHEELERS 1,786,942 2,005,591 (11) 3 WHEELERS 253,073 269,536 (6) TOTAL 2 & 3 WHEELERS 2,040,015 2,275,127 (10) Exports out of the above 725,645 567,306 28

Rajiv Bajaj
MD, Bajaj Auto Ltd., Pune

2nd March 2009