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BAJAJ-AUTO Automobile 18 Apr 2024

Bajaj Auto Ltd — Q4 FY24

Bajaj Auto delivered a strong Q4 FY24 with revenue of ₹11,500 crore (+29% YoY), EBITDA of ₹2,307 crore (+34% YoY), and PAT of ₹1,936 crore (+35% YoY), driven by domestic market share gains and a richer product mix.

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Revenue ₹11,555 Cr +29%
EBITDA ₹2,307 Cr +34%
PAT ₹2,011 Cr +35%
EBITDA Margin 20% +80bps
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Bajaj Auto delivered a strong Q4 FY24 with revenue of ₹11,500 crore (+29% YoY), EBITDA of ₹2,307 crore (+34% YoY), and PAT of ₹1,936 crore (+35% YoY), driven by domestic market share gains and a richer product mix. The full year was a record with revenue near ₹45,000 crore and EBITDA margin expanding 180bps to 19.7%, despite muted exports. Management expects FY25 to be better, led by domestic growth of 7-8%, recovery in export markets, and new product launches including the world's first CNG bike and expanded EV portfolio. Key risks include fragile emerging market currencies and geopolitical disruptions affecting supply chains and demand.

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Quarter Snapshot

Domestic motorcycle market share in 125cc+ segment 27%
+5pp YoY

Gained 5 percentage points market share in the premium segment, now just 2pp away from leadership.

Chetak EV quarterly sales 40,000 units
+4x YoY

Highest ever quarterly sales; market share rose from 5% to 13% YoY.

Three-wheeler market share 78%
+5pp YoY

Maintained dominant position in ICE three-wheelers; EV three-wheeler share at 30% in addressed cities.

Pulsar brand revenue ₹10,000 crore
N/A

Pulsar crossed ₹10,000 crore in annual revenue, driven by multiple new launches.

What Changed vs Last Quarter

Comparing Q4 FY24 vs Q3 FY24
4 new guidance4 dropped4 new risk4 risk resolved
NEW
Domestic industry growth of 7-8% per annum

Management expects the domestic two-wheeler industry to grow at 7-8% annually, with the premium segment growing faster.

NEW
FY25 exports to be better than FY24 in volume and revenue

Despite cautious view on stressed markets, overall export volumes and revenue are expected to improve in FY25.

NEW
Chetak EV network to expand to 600 stores by H1 FY25

Chetak dealerships will increase from 200 to 600 within the first half of FY25.

NEW
Triumph capacity to reach 10,000 units per month in H1

Production capacity for Triumph motorcycles will be ramped up to 10,000 units per month in H1 FY25.

DROPPED
Chetak monthly volume target of 15,000 units in Q4 FY24

Management targets to reach 15,000 units per month in Q4, up from ~10,000 exit rate in December.

DROPPED
CNG motorcycle launch in FY25

Bajaj is working on a CNG motorcycle and expects to launch it in FY2025.

DROPPED
Export recovery of 2-5% QoQ in Q4 FY24

Management expects sequential export volume improvement of 2-5% in Q4, tempered by Red Sea disruptions.

DROPPED
Triumph capacity expansion to 20,000-30,000 units in H1 FY25

Triumph capacity will be increased from current 10,000 to 20,000 and then 30,000 units in first half of next fiscal.

NEW RISK
Fragile emerging market currencies

Runaway inflation in key markets like Nigeria and Bangladesh could dampen export recovery.

NEW RISK
Geopolitical disruptions affecting supply chains

Red Sea crisis has inflated container freight rates and disrupted lead times, impacting export operations.

NEW RISK
EV two-wheeler unit profitability still distant

Even with PLI incentives, Chetak is not yet profitable at unit level; price reductions are outpacing cost savings.

NEW RISK
Egypt currency availability limiting Qute exports

Despite regulatory approval, currency shortages in Egypt may constrain the ramp-up of Qute exports.

RISK GONE
Red Sea shipping disruptions

Geopolitical tensions have caused shipping delays and freight cost doubling, impacting export volumes and margins in the near term.

RISK GONE
Nigeria export recovery slower than expected

Nigeria volumes remain at 40-50% of peak due to currency devaluation and macroeconomic challenges, with no quick fix in sight.

RISK GONE
Commodity cost inflation in Q4

Management noted uptick in costs for ABS, zinc, polypropylene, copper, and rubber, which could pressure margins.

RISK GONE
FAME subsidy reset impact on EV pricing

Potential reduction in FAME subsidy could force price cuts, impacting EV margins and competitive positioning.

🤫 Topics management stopped discussing

Nigeria export recovery slower than expected

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.

Chetak monthly volume target of 15,000 units in Q4 FY24

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.

Commodity cost inflation in Q4

Mentioned in Q2 FY24, Q3 FY24

Management noted uptick in costs for ABS, zinc, polypropylene, copper, and rubber, which could pressure margins.

FAME subsidy reset impact on EV pricing

Mentioned in Q1 FY24, Q3 FY24

Potential reduction in FAME subsidy could force price cuts, impacting EV margins and competitive positioning.

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Guidance and risk preview

Top guidance Domestic industry growth of 7-8% per annum

Management expects the domestic two-wheeler industry to grow at 7-8% annually, with the premium segment growing faster.

Top risk Fragile emerging market currencies

Runaway inflation in key markets like Nigeria and Bangladesh could dampen export recovery.

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