Any current/future capex/capital investment/strategic investment?

Capex for FY '26 was approximately INR 500 crores, split equally between ICE and EV investments. Bajaj Auto Credit (BACL) has invested over INR 2,300 crores to support scaling the lending book and strategic transactions like the KTM acquisition. Plans to enhance manufacturing capacities, currently at around 50,000 usable units, aiming to reach 60,000 in the next 12 months. Further capacity enhancements are planned for FY '27-28 to support growth, especially in the 150cc+ segment. Significant focus on building the Pulsar and Dominar brands in the initial 5 years for strong customer fran

Future growth expectations in sales/revenue/volumes?

Industry motorcycle growth estimated at 7%-9%, based on recent April outcomes. Bajaj operates in segments growing at 1.5x to 2x the industry rate, especially 150cc+ segment where Bajaj has outperformed in past 5-6 months. Electric 2-wheelers and 3-wheelers expected to witness continued or accelerated growth. Domestic motorcycle growth expected primarily from 125cc+ and especially 150cc+ segments, mitigating overall market softening. Export volumes targeted to increase beyond 220,000 units per month, driven by strong positions in Latin America, parts of Asia, and expanded international networks

Future growth expectations in earnings/operating earnings/profits/EPS?

Industry motorcycle growth expected at 7% to 9%, with Bajaj Auto outperforming particularly in the 150cc+ segment growing at nearly 1.5x to 2x this rate. Supply chain constraints, including manpower and fuel (LPG) shortages, caused 10%-15% demand servicing impact, expected to resolve gradually. Price hikes taken from April have mitigated 40% of commodity inflation impact, and currency tailwinds at INR95/USD aid cost management. Electric 2- and 3-wheelers achieved double-digit EBITDA margins; electric portfolio growing with strong scale-up potential. Export volumes likely to exceed 220,000 unit

Any current/future new fundraising through debt or equity?

No explicit mention of any current or planned new fundraising through debt or equity in the provided pages. The company closed the year with surplus funds of over INR18,000 crores after multiple capital deployments. Capex for the year was approximately INR500 crores, funded from internal resources. Investments of over INR2,300 crores were made between BACL and BAIH BV from existing funds. The company maintained a strong free cash flow of over INR8,000 crores. No indication or discussion about raising additional capital is given in the call transcript or notes.

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Bajaj Auto LtdQ1 FY26Automobiles

Bajaj Auto Ltd Q1 FY26 Earnings Call Analysis

Revenue, margin, capex, fundraise and order book outlook from management commentary.

Price: ₹9,806P/E: 26.9Market Cap: ₹2.9L CrSector: Automobiles

Management growth scorecard

Revenue

Category 2

Margin

Category 3

Fundraise

N/A

Order

N/A

Capex

Yes

1 of 3 growth signals are positive — mixed outlook.

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Revenue guidance

Category 2

→Industry motorcycle growth estimated at 7%-9%, based on recent April outcomes.
→Bajaj operates in segments growing at 1.5x to 2x the industry rate, especially 150cc+ segment where Bajaj has outperformed in past 5-6 months.
→Electric 2-wheelers and 3-wheelers expected to witness continued or accelerated growth.
→Domestic motorcycle growth expected primarily from 125cc+ and especially 150cc+ segments, mitigating overall market softening.
→Export volumes targeted to increase beyond 220,000 units per month, driven by strong positions in Latin America, parts of Asia, and expanded international networks.
→3-wheeler segment is booming, driven by larger shared-use vehicles and increasing demand in smaller towns, supported by retail finance enabling asset acquisition.
→Capacity expansions planned, e.g., 3-wheeler manufacturing capacity to be enhanced in FY27-28.
→Overall, Bajaj expects continued volume and revenue growth leveraging new product launches, brand development, export expansion, and EV leadership.

Margin guidance

Category 3

→Industry motorcycle growth expected at 7% to 9%, with Bajaj Auto outperforming particularly in the 150cc+ segment growing at nearly 1.5x to 2x this rate.
→Supply chain constraints, including manpower and fuel (LPG) shortages, caused 10%-15% demand servicing impact, expected to resolve gradually.
→Price hikes taken from April have mitigated 40% of commodity inflation impact, and currency tailwinds at INR95/USD aid cost management.
→Electric 2- and 3-wheelers achieved double-digit EBITDA margins; electric portfolio growing with strong scale-up potential.
→Export volumes likely to exceed 220,000 units per month, driven by strong performance in Latam, Asia, and Nigeria.
→Management targets balanced growth and profitability through operational efficiency.
→FY26 profit after tax recorded INR9,825 crores (21% YoY growth); buyback and dividend payout of 100% last year's profit approved.
→Outlook for FY27: sustained growth driven by premium segments, exports, and electric vehicles, with focus on market share gains in 125cc+ motorcycles and EV segments.

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Fundraise plans

→No explicit mention of any current or planned new fundraising through debt or equity in the provided pages.
→The company closed the year with surplus funds of over INR18,000 crores after multiple capital deployments.
→Capex for the year was approximately INR500 crores, funded from internal resources.
→Investments of over INR2,300 crores were made between BACL and BAIH BV from existing funds.
→The company maintained a strong free cash flow of over INR8,000 crores.
→No indication or discussion about raising additional capital is given in the call transcript or notes.

Order book

The document does not provide specific details on the current or expected order book or pending orders for Bajaj Auto Limited. However, some relevant points related to demand and supply status include: - Demand impacted by supply chain challenges including manpower migration and fuel availability, causing a 10% to 15% impairment in April. - Spillover from unserviced demand in March and April could boost future performance. - Strong growth outlook in the 150cc+ motorcycle segment, which is growing 1.5x to 2x the overall 7%-9% industry growth. - Export growth expected to continue, especially in Latam and key markets, with exports pushing beyond 220,000 units monthly. - Supply chain difficulties (LPG shortage, manpower, logistics) are expected to ease over time. - No direct quantification of orderbook or pending orders disclosed in the transcript.

Capex plans

Yes

→Capex for FY '26 was approximately INR 500 crores, split equally between ICE and EV investments.
→Bajaj Auto Credit (BACL) has invested over INR 2,300 crores to support scaling the lending book and strategic transactions like the KTM acquisition.
→Plans to enhance manufacturing capacities, currently at around 50,000 usable units, aiming to reach 60,000 in the next 12 months.
→Further capacity enhancements are planned for FY '27-28 to support growth, especially in the 150cc+ segment.
→Significant focus on building the Pulsar and Dominar brands in the initial 5 years for strong customer franchise.
→Investments also ongoing in EV segments and new business/refinancing models via BACL.
→The group intends to continue scaling operations and investing strategically, particularly in exports and electric mobility.

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