BAJAJ TO LAUNCH NEW SPORT MOTORCYCLE IN DECEMBER
October ’08 |
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Particulars
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October 2008
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October 2007
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Change %
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MOTORCYCLES |
163,850 |
248,307 |
(34) |
TOTAL 2 WHEELERS |
165,477
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250,175
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(34)
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3 WHEELERS |
26,363 |
28,001 |
(6) |
TOTAL 2 & 3 WHEELERS |
191,840 |
278,176 |
(31) |
Exports out of the above |
75,092 |
55,572 |
35 |
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1. |
Bajaj’s primary sales to its dealers have been lower than
dealer retails to normalise dealer stock build up over
September for October’s festive season. Furthermore, a direct
YoY comparison is misleading as the festive season occurred in
November last year.
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2. |
Bajaj’s dominant near 50% market share of the 125cc+
motorcycle segment has been strengthened by the successful
launch of the Platina 125 DTS-Si which sold 30,370 units in
October.
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3. |
Bajaj is determined to accelerate the growing popularity of
125cc+ motorcycles. Towards this purpose Bajaj will launch a
new sport motorcycle in December, the third of four products
off the XCD platform.
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4. |
Subdued Commercial Vehicle sales continue to reflect poor
market conditions.
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5. |
Strong export growth is on plan. |
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YTD 09 |
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Particulars
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April ~ October 2008
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April ~ October 2007
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Change % |
MOTORCYCLES |
1,283,958 |
1,273,865 |
1 |
TOTAL 2 WHEELERS |
1,292,550
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1,289,642
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3 WHEELERS |
159,425 |
174,218 |
(8) |
TOTAL 2 & 3 WHEELERS |
1,451,975 |
1,463,860 |
(1) |
Exports out of the above |
480,739 |
363,594 |
32 |
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Rajiv Bajaj
MD, Bajaj Auto Ltd., Pune
Saturday, 1st November 2008
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