The Board of Directors of Bajaj Auto Limited, at its meeting held on 18 March 2026, has approved the re-appointment of Shri Pradeep Shrivastava as a Whole-time Director, designated as Executive Director. This re-appointment is for a second consecutive term of five years, effective from 01 April 2026 to 31 March 2031, subject to shareholder approval. Shri Shrivastava, an alumnus of IIT Delhi and IIM Bangalore, has been with the company since 1986 and has served as Executive Director since April 2016.

In the third quarter of fiscal year 2025-26 (Q3 FY26), Bajaj Auto reported its highest-ever quarterly revenue and profit. The company’s standalone revenue from operations for the quarter ended December 31, 2025, reached ₹15,220 crore, representing a 19% year-on-year (YoY) increase. Profit After Tax (PAT) for the same period stood at ₹2,503 crore, marking a 19% YoY growth from ₹2,103 crore in Q3 FY25. Compared to the previous quarter (Q2 FY26), revenue saw a slight decline from ₹15,253.64 crore, while net profit grew from ₹2,122.03 crore.

Bajaj Auto is a leading global manufacturer of motorcycles and three-wheelers, maintaining a dominant position in the domestic three-wheeler market. Throughout 2025, the company focused on expanding its electric vehicle (EV) portfolio, with the Chetak electric scooter and electric three-wheelers contributing significantly to domestic revenue. Notable updates in 2025 included the launch of the “GoGo” range of electric rickshaws in July and receiving EU regulatory clearance for certain operations in November. The company also reported robust export growth, particularly in Southeast Asia and Latin America, which helped offset domestic market challenges.

For the fiscal year ending March 2025, Bajaj Auto reported a record total operating income of ₹50,010 crore, an 11.9% increase over FY2024. Net profit for FY25 reached ₹8,151 crore, reflecting a 9% year-on-year growth. The company’s shareholding pattern as of December 2025 shows that the Bajaj Group (promoters) holds approximately 54.99% of the equity. Famous institutional investors include Life Insurance Corporation (LIC) of India, which holds a 4.53% stake, and HDFC Asset Management Company, with a 2.18% holding. Other notable investors include Norges Bank Investment Management and The Vanguard Group.

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