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When the rubber hits the road, Bajaj Auto isn't afraid to take the wheel. The company has just turbocharged its partnership with KTM, acquiring a controlling stake in the Austrian bike maker with a massive Rs 7,765 crore infusion. What started as a strategic alliance in 2007 now puts Bajaj firmly in the driver's seat.
What's happening
KTM was caught in a financial skid, with over €2 billion in debt and a restructuring plan hanging by a thread. To prevent a crash, Bajaj stepped in through its Netherlands-based arm, Bajaj Auto International Holdings BV. The €800 million (Rs 7,765 crore) deal includes a €200 million payment already made and another €600 million to help settle dues and steady KTM's operations.
This isn't just financial first-aid. Bajaj is taking over Pierer Bajaj AG, which owns a key stake in KTM's parent Pierer Mobility AG—effectively giving it the keys to the KTM garage.
Why it matters
For Bajaj, this is about more than saving a partner. It's about playing a bigger game.
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Going global, aggressively
: With KTM's strong brand in Europe and off-road bikes, Bajaj gets a larger share of the global premium market.
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Product power-up
: Expect more sub-400cc machines, blending KTM's design with Bajaj's cost-efficient manufacturing.
- Bigger say, clearer direction : With Stefan Pierer stepping down as CEO this June, Bajaj's voice will carry more weight in steering strategy.
What Bajaj Auto does
Bajaj Auto is one of India's biggest names in two- and three-wheelers, known for popular bikes like Pulsar and the electric Chetak. It has a global footprint and is no stranger to ambitious bets—this KTM deal being one of its boldest yet.
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Market cap | Rs 2,45,696 cr |
| Revenue (TTM) | Rs 49,903 cr |
| Net profit (TTM) | Rs 7,534 cr |
| ROE | 26.5 per cent |
| ROCE | 33.5 per cent |
| P/E ratio | 32.6 |
| P/B ratio | 7.4 |
| Industry P/E | 21.89 |
| EV/EBITDA | 21.7 |
| Dividend yield | 0.9 per cent |
| Debt to equity | 0.1 |
| EPS | Rs 269.8 |
Value Research ratings
| Parameter | Rating |
|---|---|
| Overall | 3/5 stars |
| Quality | 10-Oct |
| Growth | 07-Oct |
| Valuation | 03-Oct |
| Momentum | 02-Oct |
What it means for investors
Bajaj Auto isn't just writing a cheque—it's rewriting the script. With majority control of KTM, the company now has a shot at expanding its premium playbook globally, boosting exports, and unlocking economies of scale through shared R&D and manufacturing.
But bold moves come with execution risk. Managing KTM's turnaround while keeping its core Indian operations running smoothly won't be a Sunday cruise. Margin pressures and integration hiccups could show up in the near term.
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