Bajaj Auto reported domestic sales of 1,95,398 units in May 2026, registering a year-on-year growth of 6.92% as compared to 1,82,746 units sold in May 2025. The company added 12,652 units in volumes, with a strong performance from the Pulsar range and Chetak electric scooter, offsetting the decline in Platina, CT and Freedom.
Bajaj sales breakup in May 2026 – Pulsar continues to dominate
Pulsar remained Bajaj’s best-selling brand by a huge margin with 1,24,270 units, accounting for 63.6% of the company’s domestic sales. Despite a modest growth of only 1.73% YoY, the Pulsar family continues to be the backbone of Bajaj’s portfolio.
The biggest contributor to Bajaj’s growth story was Chetak, which recorded sales of 38,376 units, up 50.26% from 25,540 units a year ago. It now contributes about 20% of Bajaj’s domestic volumes. Chetak’s strong performance reflects the growing acceptance of electric scooters in India and Bajaj’s expanding EV retail network.
Entry-level commuter motorcycles saw a decline in demand. Platina sales fell 5.2% to 26,467 units, while CT sales declined 14.8% to 3,074 units. The Freedom CNG motorcycle also saw a significant decline of 46.96%, with sales falling to just 550 units from 1,037 units a year ago.
The Dominar range reported 1,089 units, registering a growth of 32.97% year-on-year. This growth has been significantly helped by the recently introduced 350cc Dominar, which has replaced the earlier 400cc model following the GST 2.0 amendment. Similarly, Avenger sales stood at 1,572 units, which is slightly lower than last year.
engine-wise sales
The engine-wise breakup shows where Bajaj’s momentum currently stands. Weakness continued in the traditional 125 cc and below commuter segment with demand for Platina, CT and Freedom lagging. In contrast, the 151-250cc category delivered strong growth. The 151-200cc range of Pulsars grew by 63.86%, while the 201-250cc Pulsars grew by 140.48%, indicating that buyers are increasingly moving towards higher capacity motorcycles.
The newly introduced Pulsar 350 contributed 1,523 units, while the Dominar 350 added 703 units during the month after replacing its earlier 373 cc-based counterparts. Electric mobility also remained a key growth pillar, with the Chetak accounting for 38,376 units, accounting for almost a fifth of Bajaj’s domestic sales.
Bajaj’s May 2026 performance highlights the ongoing shift in buyer preferences. While traditional commuter motorcycles continue to lose steam, demand for premium motorcycles and electric scooters remains strong. Pulsar continues to strengthen the company’s portfolio, while Chetak has firmly established itself as one of India’s leading electric scooters with a growth rate of 50%.
