Bajaj Auto, India's second largest two and three-wheeler manufacturer, has reported a
4 per cent increase in its total sales for April, including exports.
The company sold 381,590 units in April 2012 against 367,309 units in the corresponding month last year.
Bajaj Auto also reported its
highest ever motorcycle sales for April with a growth of 6 per cent - at 342,324 units from 322,235 units sold in the same month of 2011.
"We will continue with our focused approach as a motorcycle specialist. This is what has enabled us to become the second largest bike-maker in India and the third largest in the world," said K. Srinivas, president, motorcycle business, Bajaj Auto.
"We also continue to be the most profitable motorcycle manufacturer in the world."
However, the company reported a decline of 13 per cent in its
sales of commercial vehicles at 39,266 units from 45,074 units sold in April, 2011.
The company's exports grew by 7 per cent at 169,010 units in April from 158,422 units shipped out in the corresponding month of 2011.
According to the company, April sales figures reaffirmed its position as the second-largest two-wheeler manufacturer in India.
"We would like to place on record that for the month of April, we continue to be the second-largest two-wheeler manufacturer in India and have a significant lead over the third-largest manufacturer," Srinivas said.
"With a number of
new launches planned in the coming months, we are confident of outpacing industry growth in 2012-13," Srinivas added.
With inputs from IANS
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