Bajaj Auto March 2026 Sales: Pulsar Leads, Chetak Grows, 400cc Shift Underway

Bajaj Auto reported domestic sales of 2,06,663 units in March 2026, marking a 19.22% year-on-year increase over March 2025. The Pulsar range and Chetak electric scooter drove most of this growth, while entry-level commuter motorcycles maintained steady volumes. The company continues to adjust its portfolio, especially in higher-capacity and electric segments.

Key Highlights

• Bajaj Auto sold 2,06,663 units in March 2026 up 19.22 percent year on year
• Pulsar range led sales with 1,32,248 units and 24.29 percent growth
• Chetak electric scooter sales grew 18.75 percent to 34,416 units
• Significant growth seen in 151-200cc and 201-250cc motorcycle segments
• 400cc models are being repositioned to sub-350cc category for lower GST rates

Pulsar and Chetak Performance

The Pulsar range accounted for 1,32,248 units in March 2026, up 24.29% year-on-year. Pulsar now holds a 63.99% share of Bajaj’s domestic sales. The expansion of the Pulsar lineup across engine segments has strengthened its position as Bajaj’s main volume driver.

The Chetak electric scooter posted sales of 34,416 units, an 18.75% increase from the previous year. Chetak contributed 16.65% to Bajaj’s total domestic volumes, reflecting its growing presence in the electric two-wheeler market.

Commuter and Premium Segment Trends

Platina, a key commuter model, recorded 32,822 units, growing 7.19% year-on-year. The entry-level CT range saw sales of 4,095 units, a 5.08% increase. In contrast, Avenger sales declined to 1,351 units, down 2.95%. Freedom dropped sharply to 889 units, a 36.23% decrease year-on-year. The Dominar range saw a positive trend, with 842 units sold, up 28.94% from a lower base.

Engine-wise analysis shows steady volumes in the 75-110cc segment, with CT and Platina contributing most. The 111-125cc segment declined, with Pulsar down 1.71% and Freedom seeing a significant drop. The 126-150cc segment also fell, with Pulsar sales down 27.40% year-on-year.

Significant growth occurred in the 151-200cc segment, where Pulsar sales surged to 41,980 units, a 153.33% increase. In the 201-250cc category, Pulsar registered 10,015 units, up 160.47%, and Avenger rose sharply to 1,351 units, a 384.23% increase. Dominar also posted growth in this segment.

In the 251-350cc segment, new models like Pulsar 350 (953 units) and Dominar 350 (394 units) began contributing to volumes, showing Bajaj’s push into higher capacity motorcycles. The 351-400cc segment saw a sharp decline, with Dominar 400 down 87.54% and Pulsar 400 down 95.73%. This drop is due to Bajaj repositioning its 400cc motorcycles into the sub-350cc category to benefit from lower GST rates, not from reduced demand.

Portfolio Realignment and Future Focus

Pulsar remains Bajaj’s volume leader, but the company is gaining traction in higher capacity motorcycles and electric mobility with Chetak. The shift of 400cc models to lower tax brackets reflects a structural portfolio change. Bajaj’s focus on premium motorcycles and electric vehicles is expected to support future growth.