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View Promises →Bajaj Auto Ltd — Q3 FY25
Bajaj Auto delivered a strong Q3 FY25 with revenue of INR 12,807 crore (+6% YoY) and EBITDA of INR 2,581 crore (+6% YoY), marking the fifth consecutive quarter of 20%+ EBITDA margin.
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Bajaj Auto delivered a strong Q3 FY25 with revenue of INR 12,807 crore (+6% YoY) and EBITDA of INR 2,581 crore (+6% YoY), marking the fifth consecutive quarter of 20%+ EBITDA margin. Key drivers included record exports (27% growth, led by Latin America and Nigeria recovery), highest-ever market shares in electric two-wheelers (22%) and three-wheelers (35%+), and strong performance from Pulsar, Triumph, and KTM in India. The green energy portfolio now accounts for 44% of domestic revenue. Management guided for continued export growth of 20%+ in the near term and expects the new Chetak 3.5 platform to drive EV profitability from Q4. However, risks remain from currency volatility in export markets and potential disruption from KTM's restructuring in Austria.
बजाज ऑटो ने तीसरी तिमाही में 12,807 करोड़ रुपये की कमाई की, जो पिछले साल से 6% ज्यादा है। कंपनी का मुनाफा भी 6% बढ़कर 2,581 करोड़ रुपये हो गया। लगातार पांचवीं तिमाही से कंपनी 20% से ज्यादा मुनाफा कमा रही है। इसकी वजह है विदेशों में रिकॉर्ड बिक्री (27% बढ़ी, खासकर लैटिन अमेरिका और नाइजीरिया में), इलेक्ट्रिक दोपहिया में 22% और तिपहिया में 35% से ज्यादा बाजार हिस्सेदारी, और पल्सर, ट्रायम्फ, केटीएम की भारत में अच्छी बिक्री। हरित ऊर्जा से अब घरेलू कमाई का 44% आता है। कंपनी को उम्मीद है कि विदेशों में बिक्री 20% से ज्यादा बढ़ेगी और नई चेतक 3.5 से अगली तिमाही में इलेक्ट्रिक वाहनों पर मुनाफा होगा। लेकिन विदेशी मुद्रा में उतार-चढ़ाव और ऑस्ट्रिया में केटीएम के पुनर्गठन से जोखिम है।
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KTM restructuring uncertainty
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Exports volume growth
27%
+27% YoY
Exports grew 27% YoY in Q3, driven by Latin America (+40%) and Nigeria recovery.
Electric two-wheeler market share
22%
+9pp YoY
Chetak's market share rose from 13% to 22% YoY, with momentum expected to increase.
Electric three-wheeler market share
35%
+22pp YoY
E-auto market share grew from 13% to over 35% YoY, with 800+ locations.
Freedom CNG motorcycle retail
50,000 units
Cumulative since Aug 2024
50,000 units retailed since launch; adoption higher in areas with dense CNG pump network.
What Changed vs Last Quarter
NEW
Exports growth of 20%+ in near term
Management expects exports to continue growing at 20%+ YoY for the next 3-6 months, driven by Latin America and Africa recovery.
NEW
Chetak 3.5 series to drive EV profitability in Q4
The new Chetak platform will achieve EBITDA break-even at unit level, with production scaling from February, leading to a major swing into profitability in Q4.
NEW
E-rickshaw launch by end of FY25
Bajaj will launch a modern e-rickshaw by end of March 2025, targeting a fragmented market with 45,000 monthly retail units.
NEW
OBD-II B cost impact of ~1% on portfolio
Compliance with OBD-II B norms from April 2025 will add ~1% cost to the motorcycle portfolio, with price hikes to be rolled out.
DROPPED
Freedom 125 capacity to reach 40,000/month by Q4 FY25
Management plans to increase Freedom 125 production capacity to 30,000/month in Q3 and 40,000/month in Q4, driven by strong customer adoption.
DROPPED
Chetak distribution to expand to 4,000 stores by January 2025
Chetak will be available in about 4,000 stores by January, up from ~3,000 currently, supported by 250 exclusive stores.
DROPPED
BACL to achieve 100% network coverage by January 2025
Captive finance arm BACL will cover 100% of Bajaj Auto's market share by January 2025, up from 70%+ currently.
DROPPED
Brazil plant capacity to expand to 35,000 units annually by FY26
Board approved additional investment to expand Brazil plant capacity from 20,000 to 35,000 units per annum by FY2026.
NEW RISK
KTM restructuring uncertainty
KTM exports dropped ~50% due to financial restructuring in Austria; revival depends on court-supervised process by Feb 25, but outcome uncertain.
NEW RISK
Currency volatility in export markets
Currency-led volatility, particularly in South Asia and Africa, could impact export growth and margins.
NEW RISK
Slow adoption of CNG motorcycle Freedom
Adoption of Freedom is slower than expected due to sparse CNG pump density and lower savings for low-mileage users; market development efforts may take time.
NEW RISK
Market share erosion in entry-level ICE motorcycles
Bajaj lost market share in the 100cc segment due to aggressive pricing by competitors, and management's deliberate choice to avoid discounting may persist.
RISK GONE
Sustained weakness in African markets
Africa continues to decline across major markets, though decline rates have reduced. Nigeria recovery is fragile due to currency volatility.
RISK GONE
Pierer Mobility losses may persist
Associate Pierer Mobility reported a loss of EUR 172 million in H1 2024, leading to a INR 580 crore hit on consolidated PAT. Management declined to provide forward guidance on this.
RISK GONE
Festive season demand below expectations
Motorcycle industry growth during festive season has been muted at 1-2%, below the expected 5-6%, with 100cc segment declining.
RISK GONE
EV pricing pressure and discounting
Significant discounting in the EV two-wheeler market could pressure Chetak margins, even as cost reductions are achieved.
🤫 Topics management stopped discussing
Mentioned in Q1 FY24, Q2 FY24, Q3 FY24
Nigeria volumes remain at 40-50% of peak due to currency devaluation and macroeconomic challenges, with no quick fix in sight.
Mentioned in Q1 FY24, Q2 FY24, Q4 FY24
Production capacity for Triumph motorcycles will be ramped up to 10,000 units per month in H1 FY25.
Mentioned in Q2 FY24, Q3 FY24
Management targets to reach 15,000 units per month in Q4, up from ~10,000 exit rate in December.
Mentioned in Q2 FY24, Q3 FY24
Management noted uptick in costs for ABS, zinc, polypropylene, copper, and rubber, which could pressure margins.
Mentioned in Q1 FY25, Q4 FY24
Chetak remains loss-making despite cost reductions; management declined to disclose specific margin, indicating profitability is still distant.
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Guidance and risk preview
Management expects exports to continue growing at 20%+ YoY for the next 3-6 months, driven by Latin America and Africa recovery.
KTM exports dropped ~50% due to financial restructuring in Austria; revival depends on court-supervised process by Feb 25, but outcome uncertain.
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