Bajaj implements new product, retail finance initiatives to counter slowdown
November 08
Particulars
November 2008
November 2007
Change %
MOTORCYCLES
131,681
209,876
(37)
TOTAL 2 WHEELERS
132,421
211,600
(37)
3 WHEELERS
27,326
24,197
13
TOTAL 2&3 WHEELERS
159,747
235,797
(32)
Exports out of the above
67,397
46,295
46
2-wheeler sales were down sharply reflecting both an accelerated slowdown in demand as also the immediate correction in dealer inventories; the latter action shall continue into December 2008.
Bajaj intends to counter this trend by an intense new product initiative that will see the launch of a new motorcycle each month for 6 months beginning January 2009.
In the meantime Bajaj Auto Finance has introduced an extremely attractive 7.99% low interest retail finance scheme nationwide across almost 300 Bajaj dealers to revive sales in the short term.
Stagnant 3-wheeler sales reflect the subdued state of the Commercial Vehicle industry.