KTM: Parent company Bajaj Auto sets a record – key date on 3 November

KTM added another building block to its success with Pedro Acosta’s (Red Bull KTM) sprint victory in Malaysia. As reported, the financial results are also looking good once again. Most recently, the annual report from the parent company Bajaj caused a stir on the stock markets. The Indian firm reported record figures for Bajaj Auto for the second quarter of 2026 – in terms of turnover, EBITDA and net profit.

This marked the fifth consecutive record quarter. Revenue rose by 34 per cent to around 1.9 billion euros. Net profit after tax climbed by 35 per cent to 316.5 million euros. Also noteworthy is the rise in the export ratio by a substantial 41 per cent.

Total sales volume rose to 1,500,000 units (15 lakh). Robust demand in the premium motorbike and e-scooter segments, as well as strong export performance, contributed to this. The new Chetak e-scooter also reached the one-million mark for the quarter as a whole and is now generating a positive margin for the group. Bajaj Motor’s share price rose by 3.2 per cent following the announcement, but remains below its 52-week high of $12,470.

The next key date: KTM’s report on the third quarter of the 2026 financial year is expected on 3 November. 3 November is also an important date for KTM in terms of products – on this day, the ‘Oranges’ will hold their press conference at the EICMA motorbike show at the Milan exhibition centre.

The fact is: following the fiasco in 2024, KTM has recently outperformed the market. As reported, the Bajaj Mobility Group’s turnover rose by 65 per cent to €701.4 million in the first half of 2026. Motorcycle sales rose by 92 per cent to 89,004 units (KTM, Husqvarna, GASGAS).

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