Bajaj Auto Q2 outcomes: Revenue jumps 20% YoY to Rs 1,530 crore; margin expands 120 bps

Bajaj Auto on Friday reported a 20 per cent year-on-year (YoY) rise in standalone revenue after tax (PAT) at Rs 1,530 crore in contrast with Rs 1,275 crore in the identical quarter final 12 months. Income from operations rose 16 per cent YoY to Rs 10,203 crore in contrast with Rs 8,762 crore within the corresponding quarter final 12 months.

Ebitda jumped 26 per cent YoY to Rs 1,759 crore from Rs 1,401 crore within the year-ago quarter. Ebitda margin expanded 120 foundation factors to 17.2 per cent from 16 per cent within the year-ago quarter.

The 2-wheeler maker stated continued enchancment in semi-conductor provides enabled a wholesome build-back of channel stock, forward of the festive season.

The rebound in home motorbike market share was led by the sturdy momentum on the sports activities portfolio, it stated, including that Pulsar model continues to ship a strong efficiency.

“In a market that’s nonetheless considerably decrease than pre-Covid, though recovering, Bajaj three wheelers delivered an trade main efficiency, whereas retaining its sturdy place throughout segments; CNG does notably properly and is rising penetration,” Bajaj Auto stated.

Macro-economic challenges in choose abroad markets subdue exports billing volumes, it stated.

“Nonetheless, the sturdy present in ASEAN (with Philippines registering its highest gross sales) and improved overseas change realisations partly alleviate the drag on turnover. Chetak maintains its regular enlargement because it grows gross sales volumes, has a strong order ebook, and is made out there via an expanded community of sellers throughout 39 cities,” Bajaj Auto stated.