Bajaj Auto August 2026 sales rise on strong Chetak electric scooter demand

Bajaj Auto recorded domestic two-wheeler sales of 1,85,302 units in August 2026, marking an 8.33% increase from 1,71,049 units in August 2025. This gain of 14,253 units came despite lower sales across several motorcycle ranges, with Pulsar and Chetak together accounting for 1,50,087 units, or about 81% of total domestic sales. Pulsar sales stood at 97,839 units, down 9.33% from 1,07,909 units a year earlier, though it retained a 52.80% market share. The 111cc–125cc category fell 16.98% to 48,935 units, and the 126cc–150cc category dropped 21.53% to 15,840 units. Larger-capacity Pulsars performed better, as the 151cc–200cc bracket grew 5.99% to 24,173 units, the 201cc–250cc category rose 20.15% to 7,179 units, and the 251cc–350cc category added 1,712 units with no prior-year baseline. Chetak drove the company's growth, with sales surging 272.83% to 52,248 units from 14,014 units. The electric scooter made up 28.20% of domestic sales, helping offset drops in other lines. Platina took third place with 26,997 units, down 30.97% from 39,110 units, marking the largest absolute drop among listed ranges. CT sales fell 47.47% to 3,102 units. Avenger rose 30.65% to 2,127 units, and Dominar grew 203.04% to 1,894 units. Freedom CNG dropped 41.07% to 1,095 units.

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Electric two-wheelers are capturing a larger share of the Indian two-wheeler market as buyers shift toward battery-powered options. Traditional manufacturers like Bajaj are expanding their electric portfolios alongside petrol models to meet changing consumer preferences.