The benchmark indices snapped a two-day losing streak to end higher but for the week, the Sensex and the Nifty ended flat. About 2,121 shares advanced, 1,327 declined and 124 remained unchanged on June 2
Sales rose 147 percent year on year to hit a record of 104,845 units in May, as the government announced a subsidy reduction effective June 1
On an aggregate basis, volumes increased 7 percent YoY for Hero MotoCorp, 9 percent for TVS Motor and 22 percent for Royal Enfield
Shares of Bajaj Auto also rose in the previous session as investors cheered an increase in total sales for May.
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The company had sold a total of 2,75,868 units in May 2022, Bajaj Auto said in a statement.
The commercial vehicles sales were up 80 percent at 47,452 units versus 26,369 units, YoY.
Rakesh Sharma said that for Bajaj Auto, the restructuring of FAME will lead to a Rs 20,000 reduction in subsidy per scooter. The company is evaluating how to address this subsidy cut in vehicle pricing.
On the other hand, analysts are rooting for Reliance Industries, TCS, HUL, Wipro and Bajaj Finance citing various factors amid a drop in their share prices.
The company’s electric three-wheelers (E3Ws) will be introduced soon in both the passenger and cargo categories in select locations in the first phase.
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As many as 14 E2W manufacturers are reportedly under the government’s scanner for allegedly claiming FAME-II subsidies in violation of minimum localisation norms
Bajaj Auto reported a 95 percent jump in sales in the domestic market. TVS Motor saw domestic sales surge 29%, while Suzuki recorded 23% year-on-year growth. Hero MotoCorp, however, disappointed on all counts.
The company had posted a total sales of 3,10,774 units in April 2022, Bajaj Auto said in a regulatory filing.
Maruti Suzuki, Eicher Motors, Bajaj Auto reported good domestic sales numbers in the month of April.
The company plans to have around 150 exclusive outlets for the Chetak electric scooter by September, and is taking a calibrated expansion keeping in mind the uncertainty over the extension of FAME II scheme for promotion of electric vehicles beyond this fiscal.
KR Choksey recommended accumulate rating on Bajaj Auto with a target price of Rs 4756 in its research report dated April 27, 2023.
ICICI Direct recommended hold rating on Bajaj Auto with a target price of Rs 4530 in its research report dated April 26, 2023.
Motilal Oswal recommended Neutral rating on Bajaj Auto with a target price of Rs 4400 in its research report dated April 25, 2023.
Emkay Global Financial recommended hold rating on Bajaj Auto with a target price of Rs 4420 in its research report dated April 26, 2023.
LKP Research is bullish on Bajaj Auto has recommended buy rating on the stock with a target price of Rs 4696 in its research report dated April 26, 2023.
Sharekhan is bullish on Bajaj Auto has recommended buy rating on the stock with a target price of Rs 4782 in its research report dated April 25, 2023.
HDFC Securities recommended reduce rating on Bajaj Auto with a target price of Rs 4028 in its research report dated April 25, 2023.
Prabhudas Lilladher recommended hold rating on Bajaj Auto with a target price of Rs 4130 in its research report dated April 26, 2023.