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Hindustan Times
a day ago
- Automotive
- Hindustan Times
2025 KTM RC 200 launched at ₹2.54 lakh, gets new TFT screen
2025 KTM RC 200 recently got a new colour scheme. Check Offers KTM India has silently launched the 2025 RC 200 in the Indian market. It is priced at ₹ 2,54,028, so the prices have been hiked by around ₹ 12,000. For the extra money, the motorcycle now comes with a TFT instrument cluster that is borrowed from the KTM 390 Duke and 250 Duke. This also means that the brand also updated the switchgear of the new RC 200 to support the instrument cluster. However, KTM has not added the cruise control functionality. Recently, the brand also added a new colour scheme to the RC 200. What are the engine specifications of the KTM RC 200? KTM is using a 199.5 cc, single-cylinder engine that gets liquid cooling. It puts out 24.65 bhp of max power at 10,000 rpm and a peak torque output of 19.2 Nm at 8,000 rpm. The gearbox on duty is a 6-speed unit. Also Read : TVS RTS X design patented ahead of launch, will rival KTM 390 SMC R What underpins the KTM RC 200? The KTM RC 200 features a split trellis tubular frame complemented by a bolt-on subframe, which is supported by WP APEX upside-down forks at the front with a diameter of 43 mm. In the rear, it is equipped with a WP APEX Monoshock that offers 10-step adjustability. The KTM RC 200 has a fuel tank capacity of 13.7 litres, a seat height of 835 mm, and a kerb weight of 160 kg. What braking hardware is used by the KTM RC 200? Braking duties are handled by a 320 mm disc in the front with a radially mounted caliper, whereas at the rear, there is a 230 mm disc with a floating caliper. There is a dual-channel anti-lock braking system with Supermoto ABS mode that disables the ABS on the rear wheel. What are the features of the KTM RC 200? Apart from the new LCD instrument cluster, the RC 200 gets all LED lighting. 2025 KTM 390 Duke The brand recently also launched the updated 390 Duke in the Indian market. It costs ₹ 2.95 lakh ex-showroom. This iteration brings forth a new color choice, Ebony Black, and incorporates cruise control, which can be managed through the newly designed switchgear on the left handlebar. In the past, the KTM 390 Duke was offered in two color variants: Electronic Orange and Atlantic Blue. Check out Upcoming Bikes In India. First Published Date: 31 May 2025, 09:45 AM IST
Time of India
2 days ago
- Automotive
- Time of India
Rare earth magnet bottleneck threatens Bajaj Auto's EV output; Q4 profit rises 6% amid strong domestic demand
Bajaj Auto warned of a looming disruption in electric scooter production starting July if the ongoing restrictions on exports of rare earth magnets by China are not resolved swiftly. The company flagged a significant operational risk during its March quarter earnings call, with inventories of the critical component depleting and no clear timeline for resolution in sight. 'The rare earth situation is a very difficult one,' Rakesh Sharma, executive director, Bajaj Auto told reporters citing a 'very onerous' approval process that includes certifications from Indian ministries, the Chinese embassy, and local Chinese provincial authorities. Although more than 30 applications have been submitted by the industry, no clearances have been received so far. Chinese authorities have indicated that the process could take 40–45 days, but Sharma said that the 'loop has not closed,' casting doubt on the viability of the system. 'If there is no relief and no shipments come through, production will definitely be impaired by July,' Sharma warned. The company emphasised that there is no short-term substitute, as refining rare earth elements—despite deposits in India and elsewhere—requires substantial investment and technological expertise. Rare earth magnets are a key input in electric motors, and their limited supply could stall Bajaj Auto's electric vehicle ambitions just as it is scaling up its EV pipeline. China is the market leader with 80% of supplies concentrated in the region. The company acknowledged that this issue, coupled with geopolitical and currency-related headwinds, could constrain export and EV growth in the near term. Driven by sustained demand in the domestic market and a recovery in select export geographies, net profit at Bajaj Auto for the quarter ended March 31 rose 6% year-on-year to Rs 2,049 crore from Rs 1,936 crore in Q4FY24. Revenue from operations stood at Rs 12,148 crore, up 6% from Rs 11,485 crore in the year-ago period. The uptick was supported by a favourable product mix, robust domestic demand, and margin stability despite cost pressures. The March quarter revenue and net profit were above analysts' average expectation of Rs 11,821 crore and Rs 1,946 crore in that order. Total sales during the quarter grew 4% to over 11 lakh units, with motorcycles and three-wheelers continuing to show strong performance. EBITDA margins were steady, aided by premiumisation, particularly in the Pulsar and KTM ranges. For FY25, Bajaj Auto reported a standalone net profit of Rs 8,151 crore, marking a 9% rise over Rs 7,479 crore in the previous year. Adjusted for a one-time deferred tax provision of ₹211 crore, the profit stood at Rs 8,363 crore. Full-year revenue grew 12% to Rs 50,010 crore, as volumes crossed 46.5 lakh units. Export markets, especially in Latin America and parts of Asia, showed encouraging signs. The company's exports in 30 key countries grew by 31%, outpacing the industry's 26% growth, with record sales in models like Pulsar and Dominar. However, the outlook for Africa remains cautious due to economic fragility, said Sharma. Bajaj Auto ended the year with a cash flow from operations of Rs 7,267 crore and declared a dividend of Rs 210 per share. A Rs 4,932 crore share buyback was also completed earlier in the year. Bajaj Auto's shares closed at Rs 8873.30 a piece, up 0.28% on the BSE.
Business Standard
2 days ago
- Automotive
- Business Standard
Bajaj Auto Q4 PAT rises 6% YoY
Bajaj Auto's standalone net profit rose 6% to Rs 2,049 crore, while revenue from operations increased 6% to Rs 12,148 crore in Q4 March 2025 over Q4 March 2024. The top-line growth was driven by strong double-digit gains in premium motorcycles, electric scooters, and commercial vehicles. Exports also posted healthy volume-led growth. However, the overall revenue fell short of double-digit expansion due to a temporary suspension of KTM exports. The companys premium segment under KTM and Triumph continues to gain domestic traction. Triumph sales doubled, reaching a new high of approximately 12,000 units. Bajaj is now focusing on Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities with targeted activations to widen reach and tap into new demand pockets. Profit before tax (PBT) stood at Rs 2,703 crore in Q4 FY25, up 6% year-on-year, but down 3% quarter-on-quarter. EBITDA came in at Rs 2,451 crore, up 6% YoY, but down 5% sequentially. EBITDA margin held steady at 20.2%, unchanged from Q3 FY25 and slightly higher than 20.1% in Q4 FY24. This marked the sixth consecutive quarter of EBITDA margins above 20%. Margin strength was aided by better gross margins, thanks to favorable forex movements and cost reductions on the new Chetak EV platform, which offset operating deleverage and increased discretionary spending on branding and manufacturing tools. On a sequential basis, net profit fell 3% and net sales declined 5% compared to Q3 FY25. For the full fiscal year FY25, Bajaj Auto posted a 12% increase in revenue to Rs 51,431 crore, while net profit rose 9% to Rs 8,151 crore. EBITDA rose 14% to Rs 10,101 crore, and PBT grew 13% to Rs 11,052 crore. EBITDA margin for the year improved to 20.2%, up from 19.7% in FY24. The company's standalone net cash from operating activities stood at Rs 7266.73 crore in FY25, as against Rs 7478.27 crore in FY24. Bajaj Autos domestic sales volume declined 7% year-on-year to 6,13,248 units in Q4 FY25, compared to 6,57,330 units in the same quarter last year. On a sequential basis, volumes were down 13% from 7,07,105 units in Q3 FY25. Known for its popular Pulsar brand, the company sold 5,01,096 two-wheelers and 1,12,152 commercial vehicles during the quarter. On the exports front, Bajaj Auto saw strong momentum, shipping 4,89,686 units in Q4 FY25, up 19% from 4,11,246 units in the year-ago period. The board recommended a dividend of Rs 210 per share for the financial year ended 31 March 2025. Following the result, shares of Bajaj Auto fell 2.24% to Rs 8674.40.
Hindustan Times
2 days ago
- Automotive
- Hindustan Times
Bajaj Auto sells over 39 lakh two-wheelers in FY25, grows 13% in exports
In FY 2025, Bajaj Auto's domestic two-wheeler sales increased by 3% and exports by 13%. Bajaj Auto Limited is seeing growth despite a domestic sales slowdown. Check Offers Indian automotive manufacturer, Bajaj Auto, posted its sales report for FY 2025, showcasing a 3 per cent increment in domestic two-wheeler sales and a 13 per cent increase in exports compared to FY 2024 numbers. Bajaj sold 22,50,585 two-wheelers in India in FY24; this figure grew to 23,08,249 in FY25. Export numbers counted in at 14,77,338 units sold in FY24 and grew to 16,74,060 in FY25. Additionally, the manufacturer also announced figures for the fourth quarter of FY 2025, marking a 3 per cent uptick in overall two-wheeler domestic sales volumes. The change was mainly supported by the manufacturer's growing sales volumes in the export markets, with a 20 per cent increase Y-o-Y in Q4 2025. However, Bajaj's two-wheeler sales numbers saw a 7 per cent drop Y-o-Y in the domestic markets. Overall, Bajaj sold 39,82,309 two-wheelers in FY2025 out of which 5,01,096 were sold domestically and 4,42,467 were exported in the fourth quarter of 2025 alone. Also Read : 2025 Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z starts arriving at dealerships, will launch soon Bajaj Chetak 3503 launched Bajaj recently also launched a new, most affordable variant of its Chetak electric scooter, the 3503, starting at ₹ 1.10 lakh (ex-showroom). The electric scooter retains the same mechanicals and 3.5 kWh battery pack with a claimed range of 155 km on a single charge. The feature list is reduced for this variant as compared to other variants. It packs a basic LCD digital console with Bluetooth connectivity and gets a longer charging time of 3 hours and 25 minutes (0-80 per cent), as compared to 3 hours on the Chetak 3501. Also Read : Bajaj Chetak 3503 launched at ₹ 1.10 lakh. Becomes most affordable 35 Series variant Bajaj Auto takes charge of rebuilding KTM In recent reports, Bajaj Auto Limited announced its intent to take over a majority stake in the iconic Austrian motorcycle brand KTM. This plan, being routed through its fully owned subsidiary Bajaj Auto International Holdings BV (BAIHBV), is pending regulatory clearances. Until now, Bajaj held an indirect 37.5 per cent stake in KTM via a complex structure involving multiple entities, most notably Pierer Bajaj AG (PBAG) and Pierer Mobility AG (PMAG). With the proposed acquisition of majority control in PBAG, Bajaj is poised to transition from a silent partner to a key decision-maker in KTM's future. Check out Upcoming Bikes In India. First Published Date: 30 May 2025, 09:13 AM IST
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Business Standard
2 days ago
- Automotive
- Business Standard
Bajaj Auto down 3% post Q4 results; check key numbers, analysts view here
Bajaj Auto share price: Automobile major Bajaj Auto share price was under pressure on the last trading day of the week i.e. Friday, May 30, 2025, with the scrip falling up to 2.51 per cent to hit an intraday low of ₹8,650.10 apiece. At 9:37 AM, Bajaj Auto shares made a slight recovery but continued to trade lower, down 2 per cent at ₹8,694.15. In comparison, BSE Sensex was trading flat at 81,625.74 levels. Bajaj Auto Q4 results Bajaj Auto reported its March quarter of financial year 2025 (Q4FY25) results on May 29, 2025, post market-hours. The company's standalone profit rose 5.85 per cent year-on-year (Y-o-Y) to ₹2,049 crore in the March quarter of FY25, from ₹1,936 crore in the March quarter of FY24. Bajaj Auto's total revenue from operations increased 5.8 per cent Y-o-Y to ₹12,148 crore in Q4FY25, from ₹11,484.7 crore a year ago. At the operating level, earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortisation (Ebitda) surged 6.3 per cent Y-o-Y to ₹2,450.6 crore in Q4FY25, from ₹2,306.3 crore a year ago, Ebitda margin improved slightly to 20.17 per cent in the MArch quarter of financial year 2025, as against 20.08 per cent in the same quarter previous fiscal year. Bajaj Auto dividend The Board of Directors has recommended a dividend at the rate of ₹210 per share (2,100 per cent) of face value of ₹10 each on equity shares for FY25. The said dividend, if approved by the shareholders at the ensuing Annual General Meeting, will be credited/dispatched on or around August 8, 2025. The company has fixed June 20, 2025 as record date fixed for the purpose. Bajaj Auto Q4 results analysts view According to analysts at Motilal Oswal, Bajaj Auto reported Q4FY25 earnings of ₹2,050 crore, broadly in-line with expectations. Operating margins held steady Y-o-Y at 20.2 per cent, as gains from a favourable currency environment and an improved product mix were offset by the suspension of exports to KTM and increased promotional expenses. While the recovery in exports and robust ramp-up in Chetak and three-wheeler (3W) segments are encouraging, analysts noted concerns persist over Bajaj Auto's declining market share in the domestic motorcycle market—particularly in the crucial 125cc+ segment. Additionally, the rollout of its CNG motorcycle, Freedom, has been slower than anticipated. The company recently acquired a controlling stake in KTM under favourable terms, but the success of this move will hinge on how swiftly it can revitalise KTM's operations—an important factor to watch going forward. At approximately 26.9x/24x FY26E/FY27E earnings, the stock appears fairly valued. Motilal Oswal analysts maintained a 'Neutral' rating on Bajaj Auto, with a target price of ₹8,688, based on 24x FY27E core EPS.
