Bajaj Auto becomes the World’s Most Valuable Two-Wheeler Company

Bajaj Auto becomes the first two-wheeler company globally to cross a market capitalisation of around Rs 1.6 lakh crores. The share price of Bajaj Auto, closed at Rs 5566.4 per share on NSE today making its market capitalisation Rs 161073.216 crores at this price. Significantly, Bajaj Auto has established this historic milestone as it celebrates the 75th year of its operations As per analysts, a market capitalisation of over Rs 1.6 lakh crores has not been achieved before by any international two-wheeler company anywhere in the world. Thus, Bajaj Auto is not only the most valued company in the two-wheeler segment, but also the first ever two-wheeler company in the world to have reached the milestone of a market cap of over Rs 1.6 Lakh Crores. The journey of Bajaj Auto began 75 years ago in India and today its brands like Pulsar, Boxer, Platina and RE are popular in over 70 countries around the world making it truly ‘The World’s Favourite Indian’. The global footprint is being continuously expanded with entry into Thailand this year and a proposed entry into Brazil next year. Commenting on the milestone, Rajiv Bajaj, Managing Director, Bajaj Auto said, “The company’s sharp focus on the motorcycles category and its unwavering commitment to strategies of differentiation as well as the practice of TPM combined with global ambitions have today made Bajaj the most valuable two-wheeler company across the globe. This inspires us even more to serve and delight customers all over the World.” Bajaj Auto is the flagship company of the Bajaj Group. The Bajaj Group is amongst the top 10 business houses in India. Founded in 1926, at the height of India’s movement for independence, the Group has an illustrious history. Bajaj Auto is the world’s third largest manufacturer of motorcycles and the largest manufacturer of three wheelers. Bajaj Auto is India’s No.1 motorcycle and three wheeler exporter, with two out of three bikes and three wheelers exported from India being made by Bajaj. With more than 15 million motorcycles sold in over 70 countries, Bajaj Auto has set a remarkable benchmark for the ‘Make in India’ vision of the Government of India.