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    A

    RESEARCH REPORT PROJECT

    REPORT

    ON

    A COMPARATIVE STUDY ofConsumer satisfaction towards BAJAJ V/S

    HERO MOTOCORPSubmitted in partial fulfillment of the requirement

    For the award of degreeOf

    Master of Business Administration(Affiliated to M.M. Technical University, Noida

    SESSION

    2011-2013

    Submitted To: Submitted by:

    Dr.Rekha Sharma NAME: AMRITA SINGH(HOD,MBA Department) ROLL NO: 1118270005

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    STUDENT DECLARATION

    I undersign AMRITA SINGH student of MBA IV here by declared that the

    research report entitled A COMPARATIVE STUDY of Consumer satisfaction

    towards BAJAJ V/S HERO MOTOCORP is completed and submitted under

    the guidance ofMRS.GARIMA CHAWLA,(HR Faculty) of KALKA INSTITUTE

    FOR RESEARCH AND ADVANCE STUDIES my original work. The imperial

    finding in this report is based on the data collected by me. I have not submitted

    this project report to MTU, Noida or any other University for the purpose of

    compliance of any requirement of any examination or degree.

    NAME: AMRITA SINGH

    ROLL NO: 1118270005

    MBA IV sem

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    PREFACE

    Practical and Theory are the two aspects of Management education. The

    practical training in the domain of management courses has received vital

    importance. It exposes to the potential manager towards the actual work

    situation and gives a student rich insight into what practically is going on

    inside the industries, infect it is the implementation of theory into practices

    which is the life force of management.

    Two months practical training is an obligatory requirement for the M.B.A.It was of great advantage to receive practical training in BAJAJ AUTO

    LIMITED. at MEERUT (U.P.). The management of the company offered

    an excellent learning situation.

    There have been considerable changes in the technology, operation and

    structure of the industry due to globalization, mergers, environmentalissues and available fiber sources, and new challenges being posed by the

    changing customer satisfaction levels and multiple market requirements

    are forcing industry to adapt to new solutions.

    I was assigned special Project: -

    Comparative Study of Bajaj V/s Hero Honda

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    ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

    The research on A COMPARATIVE STUDY of Consumer

    satisfaction towards BAJAJ V/S HERO MOTOCORP has been given

    to me as part of the curriculum in Bachelor Degree in Business

    Administration.

    I have tried my best to present this information as clearly as possible

    using basic terms that I hope will be comprehended by the widest spectrum

    of researchers, analysts and students for further studies.

    I will be failed in my duty if I do not acknowledge the esteemed

    scholarly guidance, assistance and knowledge. I have received from them

    towards fruitful and timely completion of this work.

    Mere acknowledgement may not redeem the debt I owe to my parents for

    their direct/indirect support during the entire course of this project.

    I also thankful to my friend who helped me a lot in the completion

    of this project.

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    INDEX

    Sr No. Particulars Page no

    EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

    OBJECTIVES

    COMPANY PROFILE OF BAJAJ

    COMPANY PROFILE OF HERO HONDA

    RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

    LIMITATION OF RESEARCH STUDY

    DATA ANALYSIS AND INTERPRETATION

    CONCLUSION

    RECOMMENDATION

    BIBLIOGRAPHY

    ANNEXURE

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    EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

    In todays corporate and competitive world, I find that insurance sector has the

    maximum growth and potential as compared to the other sectors. Insurance has the

    maximum growth rate of 70-80% while as FMCG sector has maximum 12-15% of

    growth rate. This growth potential attracts me to enter in this sector and BAJAJ

    ALLIANZ LIFE INSURANCE has given me the opportunity to work and get

    experience in highly competitive and enhancing sector.

    The success story of good market share of different market organizations

    depends upon the availability of the product and services near to the customer,

    which can be distributed through a distribution channel. In Insurance sector,

    distribution channel includes only agents or agency holders of the company. If a

    company like BAJAJ ALIANZ LIFE INSURANCE, RELIANCE LIFE

    INSURANCE, TATA AIG, MAX etc have adequate agents in the market they

    can capture big market as compared to the other companies.

    Agents are the only way for a company of Insurance sector through which

    policies and benefits of the company can be explained to the customer .

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    OBJECTIVES OF THE STUDY

    1. To know the market share of Bajaj & Hero Honda.

    2. To know the perception of customers regarding bikes.

    3. To determine the customers satisfaction regarding bikes.

    4. To determine the factors influencing the choice of customers regarding

    bikes.

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    EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

    Doing this project was a great experience. The Bajaj and Hero in India hasset up an independent organizations which are major two wheeler

    manufacturers with a capital of 350 U.S. $ each by virtue of sellout

    decision of the passed .

    Present Auto Mobile boon in India was attributed to the legacy of Bajaj

    which was there in India. In todays market the Bajaj and Hero hold a 62%

    market share that appears to bear concentrated rush to beg a big share in

    the Auto Mobile market.

    Being a capital & biggest business center of India I choose the MEERUT

    to conduct my study and to get lot of exposure & various opportunities to

    meet different kind of customers. This project has been under taken to

    study the availability of complete range of Auto Mobile products to retail

    outlets.

    To conduct the detail study of my project, I worked for a distributor in

    MEERUT. During the training period I covered the whole market of

    MEERUT Area and gathered the information from retail outlets regarding

    the availability of whole range of Bajaj. After getting the information, I

    list out those retail outlets and getting the response regarding the various

    promotional schemes of Bajaj, Hero and other.

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    BAJAJ AUTO LIMITED

    Bajaj Auto limited is one of the largest two wheeler manufacturing

    company in India apart from producing two wheelers they also

    manufacture three wheelers. The company had started way back in 1945.

    Initial it used to import the two wheelers from outside, but from 1959 it

    started manufacturing of two wheelers in the country. By the year 1970

    the years have come to represent the aspirations of modern India. Bajaj

    Auto also has a technical tie up with Kawasaki heavy industries of Japan

    to produce the latest motorcycles in India which are of world class quality

    The Bajaj Kawasaki eliminator has emerged straight out of the drawing

    board of Kawasaki heavy industries. The core brand values of Bajaj Auto

    limited includes Learning, Innovation, Perfection, Speed and

    Transparency. Bajaj Auto has three manufacturing units in the country at

    Akurdi, Waluj and Chakan in Maharashtra, western India, which produced

    2,314,787 vehicles in 2005-06. The sales are backed by a network of after

    sales service and maintenance work shops all over the country.

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    Bajaj Auto has products which cater to every segment of the Indian two

    wheeler market Bajaj CT 100 Dlx offers a great value for money at the

    entry level. Similarly Bajaj Discover 125 offers the consumer a great

    performance without making a big hole in the pocket.

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    PROFILE

    Founder Jamnalal Bajaj

    Year of Establishment 1926

    Industry Automotive - Two & Three Wheelers

    Business Group The Bajaj Group

    Listings & its codesBSE Code: 500490; NSE - Code:

    BAJAJAUTO

    Presence Distribution network covers 50 countries.

    Dominant presence in Sri Lanka, Bangladesh,

    Columbia, Guatemala, Peru, Egypt, Iran and

    Indonesia.

    Joint Venture Kawasaki Heavy Industries of Japan

    Registered & Head

    Office

    Akurdi

    Pune - 411035

    India

    Tel.: +(91)-(20)-27472851

    Fax: +(91)-(20)-27473398

    Works Akurdi, Pune 411035

    Bajaj Nagar, Waluj Aurangabad 431136

    Chakan Industrial Area, Chakan, Pune

    411501

    E-mail [email protected]

    Website www.bajajauto.com

    KEY PERSONS:

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    Board of Directors

    Rahul Bajaj Chairman

    Madhur Bajaj Vice Chairman & Whole-Time Director

    Rajiv Bajaj Managing Director

    Sanjiv Bajaj Executive Director

    D.S. Mehta Whole-Time Director

    Kantikumar R. Podar Director

    Shekhar Bajaj Director

    D.J. Balaji Rao Director

    J.N. Godrej Director

    S.H. Khan DirectorMrs. Suman Kirloskar Director

    Naresh Chandra Director

    Nanoo Pamnani Director

    Manish Kejriwal Director

    P Murari Director

    Niraj Bajaj Director

    Committees of the Board

    Audit Committee

    S.H. Khan Chairman

    D.J. Balaji Rao

    J.N. Godrej

    Naresh Chandra

    Nanoo Pamnani

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    Shareholders & Investors Grievance committee

    D.J. Balaji Rao Chairman

    J.N. Godrej

    Naresh Chandra

    S. H. Khan

    Remuneration committee

    D.J. Balaji Rao Chairman

    S.H. Khan

    Naresh Chandra

    Registered under the Indian Companies Act, VII of 1913

    REGISTERED OFFICE Akurdi, Pune 411 035

    WORKS Akurdi, Pune 411 035

    Bajaj Nagar, Waluj Aurangabad 431 136

    Chakan Industrial Area, Chakan, Pune 411 501

    Bajaj Auto Ltd.

    Bajaj Auto Limited

    Type Public

    Founded 1945

    Headquarters Pune, India

    Key people Rahul Bajaj (Chairman)

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    Revenue

    Rs. 1,01,063 billion (2006) or

    US$1.87billion

    Net income Rs. 17,016 billion

    Employees ???

    Website www.bajajauto.com

    Bajaj Auto is a majorIndianautomobile manufacturer. It is India's largest

    and the world's 4th largest two- and three-wheeler maker. It is based in

    Pune, Maharashtra, with plants in Waluj near Aurangabad, Akurdi and

    Chakan, nearPune. Bajaj Auto makes motorscooters, motorcycles and the

    auto rickshaw.

    Contents

    1 Company's history

    o 1.1 Timeline of new releases

    2 Scooters

    3 Motorcycles

    4 Upcoming Models

    5 New Image

    6 Forbes Global 2000 Ranking - 2005

    7 External links

    8 References

    Company's history

    Bajaj Auto came into existence on November 29, 1945 as M/s Bachraj

    Trading Corporation Private Limited. It started off by selling imported

    two- and three-wheelers in India. In 1959, it obtained license from the

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    Government of India to manufacture two- and three-wheelers and it went

    public in 1960. In 1970, it rolled out its 100,000th vehicle. In 1977, it

    managed to produce and sell 100,000 vehicles in a single financial year. In

    1985, it started producing at Waluj in Aurangabad. In 1986, it managed to

    produce and sell 500,000 vehicles in a single financial year. In 1995, it

    rolled out its ten millionth vehicle and produced and sold 1 million

    vehicles in a year.

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    Timeline of new releases

    1971 - three-wheeler goods carrier

    1972 - Bajaj Chetak

    1976 - Bajaj Super

    1977 - Rear engine Autorickshaw

    1981 - Bajaj M-50

    1986 - Bajaj M-80, Kawasaki Bajaj KB100

    1990 - Bajaj Sunny

    1994 - Bajaj Classic 1995 - Bajaj Super Excel

    1997 - Kawasaki Bajaj Boxer, Rear Engine Diesel Autorickshaw

    1998 - Kawasaki Bajaj Caliber, Legend(India's first four-stroke

    scooter)

    2000 - Bajaj Saffire

    2001 - Eliminator, Pulsar 2003 - Caliber115, Bajaj Wind 125, Bajaj Pulsar

    2004 - Bajaj CT 100, New Bajaj Chetak 4-stroke with Wonder

    Gear, Bajaj Discover DTS-i

    2005 - Bajaj Wave, Bajaj Avenger, Bajaj Discover

    2006 - Bajaj Platina

    2007 - Bajaj Pulsar-200

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    Some of the models that Bajaj makes (or has made) are:

    Scooters

    o Bajaj Sunny

    o Bajaj Chetak

    o Bajaj Cub

    o Bajaj Super

    o Bajaj Wave

    o Bajaj Legend

    Motorcycles

    o Kawasaki Eliminator

    o Bajaj Pulsar

    o Bajaj Kawasaki Wind 125

    o Bajaj Boxer

    o Bajaj CT 100

    o Bajaj Platina

    o Bajaj Caliber

    o Bajaj Discover

    o Bajaj Avenger

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    Upcoming Models

    Bajaj Pulsar 220 DTS-Fi

    Bajaj Krystal

    Bajaj Blade

    Bajaj Sonic

    New Image

    The company, over the last decade has successfully changed its image

    from a scooter manufacturer to a two wheeler manufacturer, product range

    ranging from Scooterettes to Scooters to Motorcycle. Its real growth in

    numbers has come in the last 4 years after successful introduction of a few

    models in the motorcycle segment.

    The company is headed by Rahul Bajaj who is worth more than US$1.5

    billion.

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    MANAGEMENT PROFILE

    Rahul Bajaj Chairman

    Madhur Bajaj Vice ChairmanRajiv Bajaj Managing Director

    Sanjiv Bajaj Executive Director

    Abraham Joseph Vice President (Research & Development)

    Pradeep Shrivastava President (Engineering)

    S Sridhar CEO (2WH)

    R C Maheshwari CEO (Commercial Vehicles)

    C P Tripathi Vice President (Corporate)N H Hingorani Vice President (Commercial)

    Kevin P D'sa Vice President (Finance)

    V S Raghavan Vice President (Corporate Finance)

    S Ravikumar Vice President (Business Development)

    K Srinivas Vice President (Human Resources)

    Ranjit Gupta Vice President (Insurance)

    J. Sridhar Company Secretary

    Rahul Bajaj

    Chairman

    Rahul Bajaj is an Honours Graduate in Economics and Law and a

    Business Graduate from the Harvard Business School. He was

    appointed Chief Executive Officer of Bajaj Auto in 1968 and

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    took over later as Head of the Bajaj Group of companies.

    Madhur Bajaj

    Vice Chairman

    After graduating in Commerce, Mr Bajaj did his BBA from

    Lausanne, Switzerland. Joined as DGM in March 1983, took over

    as General Manager - Aurangabad Division in June 1986, as its

    Chief Executive in October 1988, became President of Bajaj

    Auto in September 1994, Executive Director in May 2000 and isVice Chairman since July 2001.

    Rajiv Bajaj

    Managing Director

    Rajiv Bajaj, who took charge as Managing Director on 1st April

    2005, is a Mechanical Engineer from Pune University. He later

    did his Masters in Manufacturing Systems Engineering from the

    University of Warwick. He Joined as Officer on Special Duty in

    1990, took over as General Manager (Products) in February 1993,

    Vice President (Products) in June 1995, President in May 2000,

    President & Whole Time Director in March 2002 and as Joint

    Managing Director in March 2003.

    Sanjiv Bajaj

    Executive Director

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    Mr. Sanjiv Bajaj, who took charge as the Executive Director in

    April 2004, is a Mechanical Engineer from Pune University. He

    obtained a Masters Degree in Manufacturing Systems from the

    University of Warwick and an BBA degree from HarvardBusiness School.

    Mr. Sanjiv Bajaj joined as an Officer on Special Duty in 1994,

    took over as the General Manager (CF) in 1997 and Vice

    President (Finance) in April 2001.

    Abraham Joseph

    Vice President (Research & Development)

    Mr. Joseph started his tenure in Bajaj in July 1989 as a Graduate

    Trainee Engineer, took over as General Manager (R&D) in April

    2005 and is currently the Vice President (R&D) since April

    2007 . He is a Mechanical Engineer from the National Institute of

    Technology, Bhopal.

    Pradeep Shrivastava

    President (Engineering)

    Mr.Pradeep Shrivastava joined Bajaj in April 1986. He took over

    as Vice President (Engineering) in April 2005 and is currently the

    President (Engineering) since July 2007. After receiving a degreein Mechanical Engineering from IIT - Delhi, Mr. Shrivastava

    obtained a graduate diploma in Production and Finance from IIM

    Bangalore in 1986.

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    S Sridhar

    CEO (2 Wh)

    Mr. Sridhar joined Bajaj in March 2001 as GM (Sales) for two

    wheelers, took over as Vice President (Marketing & Sales 2W)

    in April 2005 and is currently the CEO (2WH) since July 2007.

    He holds an Engineering Graduate degree in Agriculture.

    R C Maheshwari

    CEO (Commercial Vehicles)

    Mr. Maheshwari joined Bajaj in July 2007 as CEO (CV). He is a

    gold medallist Mechanical engineer from BITS, Pilani.

    C P Tripathi

    Vice President (Corporate)

    Mr. C.P. Tripathi started in Bajaj in January 1996 as the Vice

    President (Waluj Plant ), took over as Vice President

    (Operations) in April 2001 and is Vice President (Corporate)

    since July 2007. A Science Graduate from Agra University, Mr.

    Tripathi also holds a degree in Mechanical Engineering from the

    Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur.

    N H Hingorani

    Vice President (Commercial)

    Mr. N.H. Hingorani joined Bajaj in 1997 as the General Manager

    (Materials), took over as the Vice President (Purchase) in 1998

    and is Vice President (Commercial) since February 2006. Mr.

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    Hingorani holds a degree in Mechanical Engineering from the

    Malaviya Regional Engineering College, Jaipur.

    Kevin P D'Sa

    Vice President (Finance)

    Mr. Kevin Dsa began his career with Bajaj in September 1978

    and is presently the Vice President (Finance). After acquiring a

    Bachelors degree in Commerce, he completed his CA in 1978

    and ICWA in 1981.

    V Sankara Raghavan

    Vice President (Corporate Finance)

    Mr.Raghavan joined Bajaj in March 1984 and is currently the

    Vice President (Corporate Finance). A Science graduate, Mr.

    Raghavan completed his CA in 1976.

    S Ravikumar

    Vice President (Business Development)

    Mr. Ravikumar joined Bajaj in June 1984 as an Accounts Officer

    and is now the Vice President (Business Development). He is an

    active member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India.

    K Srinivas

    Vice President (Human Resources)

    Mr. Srinivas joined Bajaj in January 2000 as the DGM (HRD)

    and is now the Vice President (HR). He holds a Bachelors Degree

    in Electrical Engineering from VJTI, MuBBAi.

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    Ranjit Gupta

    Vice President (Insurance)

    Mr. Ranjit Gupta started in Bajaj as the General Manager (Co-

    ordination) in 1988, and moved on to become the Vice President

    (Materials ) in 1995, then Vice President (HRD) in 2000 and is

    now Vice President (Insurance).

    Mr. Gupta did his Masters Degree in Mechanical & Electrical

    Engineering from the Indian Railway Institute of Mechanical &

    Electrical Engineers. He was honored with a fellowship from the

    Institute of Electrical Engineering (London) and was also

    inducted as a member of the Institute of Mechanical Engineers

    (London).

    J. Sridhar

    Company Secretary

    Mr. J Sridhar is the Company Secretary since July 2001. A

    graduate in Commerce and Law, Mr. Sridhar also did his FCA,

    FCS and MMS. Prior to joining Bajaj, he was the Controller of

    Finance and Company Secretary, Maharashtra Scooters Ltd., a

    Bajaj Auto joint venture.

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    BOARD OF DIRECTORS

    Rahul Bajaj ChairmanMadhur Bajaj Vice Chairman & Whole-Time Director

    Rajiv Bajaj Managing Director

    Sanjiv Bajaj Executive Director

    D.S. Mehta Whole-Time Director

    Kantikumar R. Podar Director

    Shekhar Bajaj Director

    D.J. Balaji Rao Director

    J.N. Godrej DirectorS.H. Khan Director

    Mrs. Suman Kirloskar Director

    Naresh Chandra Director

    Nanoo Pamnani Director

    Manish Kejriwal Director

    P Murari Director

    Niraj Bajaj Director

    Committees of the Board

    Audit Committee

    S.H. Khan Chairman

    D.J. Balaji Rao

    J.N. Godrej

    Naresh Chandra

    Nanoo Pamnani

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    Shareholders & Investors Grievance committee

    D.J. Balaji Rao Chairman

    J.N. Godrej

    Naresh Chandra S. H. Khan

    Remuneration committee

    D.J. Balaji Rao Chairman

    S.H. Khan

    Naresh Chandra

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    MILESTONES

    2007

    April Bajaj Auto Commissions New Plant at Panthnagar, Uttarakhand

    February200 cc Pulsar DTS-i launched

    January Bajaj Kristal DTS-i launched

    2006

    April Bajaj Platina launched

    2005

    December Bajaj Discover launched

    June Bajaj Avenger DTS-i launched

    February Bajaj Wave DTS-i launched

    2004 October Bajaj Discover DTS-I launched

    August New Bajaj Chetak 4 stroke with Wonder Gear launched

    May Bajaj CT100 Launched

    January Bajaj unveils new brand identity, dons new symbol, logo and brandline

    2003

    October Pulsar DTS-I is launched.

    October 107,115 Motorcycles sold in a month.

    July Bajaj Wind 125,The World Bike, is launched in India.

    FebruaryBajaj Auto launched its Caliber115 "Hoodibabaa!" in the executive motorcycle

    segment.

    2001

    November Bajaj Auto launches its latest offering in the premium bike segment Pulsar.

    January The Eliminator is launched.

    2000

    The Bajaj Saffire is introduced.

    1999

    Caliber motorcycle notches up 100,000 sales in record time of 12 months.Production commences at Chakan plant.

    1998

    June 7th Kawasaki Bajaj Caliber rolls out of Waluj.

    July 25th Legend, Indias first four-stroke scooter rolls out of Akurdi.

    October Spirit launched.

    1997

    The Kawasaki Bajaj Boxer and the RE diesel Autorickshaw are introduced.

    1995

    November Bajaj Auto is 50.

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    Agreements signed with Kubota of Japan for the development of diesel engines

    for three-wheelers and with Tokyo R&D for ungeared Scooter and moped

    development.

    The Bajaj Super Excel is introduced while Bajaj celebrates its ten millionth

    vehicle.

    One million vehicles were produced and sold in this financial year.

    1994

    The Bajaj Classic is introduced.

    1991

    The Kawasaki Bajaj 4S Champion is introduced.

    1990

    The Bajaj Sunny is introduced.

    1986

    The Bajaj M-80 and the Kawasaki Bajaj KB100 motorcycles are introduced.

    500,000 vehicles produced and sold in a single financial year.

    1985

    November 5The Waluj plant inaugurated by the erstwhile President of India, Shri Giani Zail

    Singh.

    Production commences at Waluj, Aurangabad in a record time of 16 months.

    1984

    January 19 Foundation stone laid for the new Plant at Waluj, Aurangabad.

    1981

    The Bajaj M-50 is introduced.

    1977

    The Rear Engine Autorickshaw is introduced.

    Bajaj Auto achieves production and sales of 100,000 vehicles in a single

    financial year.

    1976

    The Bajaj Super is introduced.1975

    BAL & Maharashtra Scooters Ltd. joint venture.

    1972

    The Bajaj Chetak is introduced.

    1971

    The three-wheeler goods carrier is introduced.

    1970

    Bajaj Auto rolls out its 100,000th vehicle.

    1960

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    Bajaj Auto becomes a public limited company. Bhoomi Poojan of Akurdi Plant.

    1959

    Bajaj Auto obtains licence from the Government of India to manufacture two-

    and three-wheelers.

    1948 Sales in India commence by importing two- and three-wheelers.

    1945

    November

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    Bajaj Auto comes into existence as M/s Bachraj Trading Corporation Private

    Limited.

    GROUP COMPANIES

    Bajaj Auto is the flagship of the Bajaj group of companies. The groupcomprises of 27 companies and was foundedin the year 1926. The companies in the group are:

    Bajaj Auto Ltd. Mukand International Ltd.

    Mukand Ltd. Mukand Engineers Ltd.

    Bajaj Electricals Ltd. Mukand Global Finance Ltd.

    Bajaj Hindustan Ltd. Bachhraj Factories Pvt. Ltd.Maharashtra Scooters Ltd. Bajaj Consumer Care Ltd.

    Bajaj Auto Finance Ltd. Bajaj Auto Holdings Ltd.

    Hercules Hoists Ltd. Jamnalal Sons Pvt. Ltd.

    Bajaj Sevashram Pvt Ltd. Bachhraj & Company Pvt. Ltd.

    Hind Lamps Ltd. Jeevan Ltd.

    Bajaj Ventures Ltd. The Hindustan Housing Co Ltd.

    Bajaj International Pvt Ltd. Baroda Industries Pvt Ltd.

    Hind Musafir Agency Pvt Ltd. Stainless India Ltd.

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    RECRUITMENT POLICY

    Bajaj Auto is an equal opportunity employer. Selection is based strictly onindividual merit.

    A large number of our recruits are fresh engineers and BBAs. Natural

    attrition is usually taken care of by promotions and horizontal movements

    within the organisation to provide career opportunities for our employees.

    Occasionally, specific skill-sets may warrant lateral recruitment.

    Entry level Recruitment

    Engineers: We recruit Engineering Graduates from reputed institutes from

    all over India. Bajaj Auto enjoys an excellent reputation with all National

    Institutes of Technology (NITs) and is among the preferred employers for

    on-campus recruitment. The selection process comprises a written test in

    technical, analytical and logical reasoning, group discussion and personal

    interview.

    Management Graduates: We recruit management graduates from reputed

    management institutes all over India. The selection procedure comprises a

    written test in analytical and logical reasoning, group discussion and

    personal interview.

    All entry-level selections are made through on-campus recruitment only.

    After recruitment, new entrants undergo a thorough induction-training

    programme before their placement in the company. Departments are

    allocated on the basis of the individual recruits aptitude and our

    requirements. Usually, after completing two years of service they are

    provided opportunities for job-rotation.

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    Work Culture

    Our work culture supports and enhances our brand. The Bajaj brand

    signifies excitement. Bajaj strives to inspire confidence through

    excitement engineering. The culture is built on core values of learning,innovation, perfection, speed and transparency. Facilitative leadership

    style helps in developing leaders at all levels and establishes

    accountability.

    Our Brand Values

    We live our brand by its values of Innovation, Perfection, and Speed.Bajaj will be distinctly ahead through excitement engineering.

    Innovation is how we create the future.

    It is a value that provokes us to reach beyond the obvious in pursuit of that

    which exceeds the ordinary.

    Perfection is how we set new standards.

    It is a value that exhibits our determination to excel by endeavouring to

    establish new benchmarks all the time. Speed is how we convey clear

    conviction. It is a value that keeps us sharply responsive, mirroring our

    commitment towards our goals and processes.

    Competency Building

    Bajaj Auto has a very flat organisation structure with three management

    levels. Each level represents a specific role and hence needs relevant

    competencies. Competency building at Bajaj Auto is a combination of

    development for current and future roles.

    We cater to these needs by using interventions like development centres,

    need-based training and job-rotation plans. We use different methods of

    imparting training like lectures, group-discussions, role-plays, seminars,

    outbound training, assignments and on-the-job tasks.

    Compensation Philosophy

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    We strive to be amongst the top quartile in our compensation structure.

    Competence and performance are the key drivers of our compensation

    policy. A significant part of the compensation is in the form of variablepay linked to the individuals and the organisations performance.

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    AWARDS

    Product Award Year By

    Bajaj Pulsar DTS-Fi - Bike of the Year 2007 CNBC-TV18 Autocar

    Auto Awards

    Bajaj Platina 100cc Bike of the Year 2007 NDTV Profit Bike

    India

    Mr. Rajiv Bajaj - Man of the year 2005 2005 Autocar Professional

    Mr. Rajiv Bajaj - Automotive Man of the year 2005 2005 Bike India & NDTV

    India

    Bajaj CT 100 - Motorcycle Total Customer

    Satisfaction Study 2005

    2005 TNS Automotive

    Bajaj Discover DTS-i - Bike of the Year 2005 2005 OVERDRIVE Awards

    2005

    Bajaj Discover DTS-i - Indigenous Design of the

    Year 2005

    2005 OVERDRIVE Awards

    2005

    BAJAJ AUTO - Bike Maker of the Year 2004 2004 ICICI Bank

    OVERDRIVE Awards

    2004

    DTS-i Technology Auto Tech of the Year 2004 2004 ICICI Bank

    OVERDRIVE Awards2004

    Bajaj Pulsar DTS-i Bike of the Year 2004 2004 ICICI Bank

    OVERDRIVE Awards

    2004

    Wind 125 Two Wheeler of the Year 2004 2004 CNBC AUTOCAR

    Awards 2004

    Wind 125 Bike of the Year 2004 2004 Business Standard

    Motoring

    Bajaj Pulsar 180 DTS-i BBC World Wheels Viewers

    Choice Two Wheeler of Year 2003

    2003 BBC World Wheels

    Award 2003

    Bajaj Pulsar 180 DTS-i BBC World Wheels Award

    for Best Two Wheeler between Rs 55,000 to Rs

    70,000

    2003 BBC World Wheels

    Award 2003

    Bajaj Pulsar 150 DTS-i BBC World Wheels Award

    for Best Two Wheeler between Rs 45,000 to Rs

    55,000

    2003 BBC World Wheels

    Award 2003

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    Bajaj Boxer AT KTEC BBC World Wheels Award

    for Best Two Wheeler under Rs 30,000

    2003 BBC World Wheels

    Award 2003

    Bajaj Pulsar - Motorcycle Total Customer

    Satisfaction Study

    2003 NFO Automotive

    Bajaj Pulsar - Bike of the year 2003 ICICI Bank

    OVERDRIVE Awards

    2003

    Bajaj Pulsar - Most exciting bike of the year 2002 OVERDRIVE Awards

    Bajaj Eliminator - Bike of the year 2002 OVERDRIVE Awards

    Bajaj Eliminator - Most exciting bike of the year 2001 OVERDRIVE Awards

    Award Year By

    Chakan Plant Super Platinum Award for

    Manufacturing Excellence

    2006-07 Frost and Sullivan

    Chakan & Waluj Plants Audit Passed for TPM

    Excellence Award

    2006-07 TPM

    Bikemaker of the Year 2006-07 Overdrive Awards

    Bike Manufacturer of the Year 2007 2006-07 NDTV Profit Bike India

    All India Trophy for Highest Exporter 1998-99 EEPC

    Focus LAC Award for Outstanding

    Performance

    1998-99 India Trade Promotion

    Organisation

    Export Excellence 1998-99 EEPC

    Certificate of Merit 1998-99 India Trade Promotion

    Organisation

    Award for Export Excellence 1997-98 EEPC

    Export Excellence 1997-98 MCCIIA

    All India Trophy for Highest Exporter 1997-98 EEPC

    Top Exporter Shield - Western Region 1996-97 EEPC

    Export Excellence 1996-97 MCCIARegional Top Exporter - Large Scale

    Manufacturer

    1995-96 EEPC

    Highest Export Performance 1995-96 EEPC

    Outstanding Export Performance 1995-96 Government of India,

    Ministry of Commerce

    Export Excellence Award 1995-96 MCCIA

    Top Exporter Shield - Western Region 1995-96 EEPC

    Certificate of Merit 1995-96 Government of India,

    Ministry of Commerce

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    Award for Export Excellence 1994-95 EEPC

    Regional Top Exporter - Large Scale

    Manufacturer

    1994-95 EEPC

    All India Special Shield - Consumer Durables

    Exporter

    1994-95 EEPC

    National Export award for Outstanding

    Performance

    1994-95 Government of India,

    Ministry of Commerce

    Western Region Top Export Award 1994-95 EEPC

    All India Special Shield - Consumer Durables 1994-95 EEPC

    Regional Special Shield - Capital Goods

    Category

    1993-94 EEPC

    Award for Export Excellence 1993-94 EEPC

    Capital Goods Export 1992-93 EEPCRegional Special Shield - Capital Goods

    Category

    1990-91 EEPC

    Certificate of Export Excellence 1986-87 EEPC

    Certificate of Export Recognition 1980-81 EEPC

    Certificate of Export Recognition 1979-80 EEPC

    Award for Export Excellence 1979-80 EEPC

    Certificate of Merit 1978-79 Government of India,

    Ministry of CommerceCertificate of Export Recognition 1978-79 EEPC

    Award for Export Excellence 1977-78 EEPC

    Certificate of Export Recognition 1977-78 EEPC

    Export Promotion 1976 FICCI

    Golden Jubilee Export Year Award 1976 FICCI

    Export Excellence 1975-76 EEPC

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    MISSION

    The corporate mission of the company is:

    To become a very significant player in two wheeler industry. To increase the net worth of shareholders equity.

    To give the transparency and fairness for the products.

    GROUP COMPANIES

    Bajaj Auto Ltd.

    Mukand Ltd

    Bajaj Auto Finance Limited

    Herculas Hoists Ltd.

    Bajaj Sevashram Ltd.

    Hind Laps Ltd

    OBJECTIVE:

    The main objective of Bajaj is to help the dealer to sell additional

    volume from outside the dealership. With wide range of models available in

    the market, it has become difficult for the consumer to select from the

    showroom, therefore salesman representatives guide him/her to choose the

    best suited for their need.

    VISION:

    To build a quality sales force which is highly competitive and

    committed to build an ever-lasting customer relationship?

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    OPERATIONS: -

    Bajaj has started operation from July 2002.

    We at Bajaj are committed to give the consumer the right product at

    right price through meeting him/her directly and explaining the product

    features, advantages and benefits at his place of work or home. We are

    providing excellent finance schemes from our group finance companies.

    We also generate interest in consumer by doing the activities like road

    shows test rides loan meals. Exchange meals test the best contest etc. We

    also generate interest in consumer by doing the activities like Road

    Shows, Test Rides, Lone Meals, Exchange Meals, Test the best contest

    etc. The Bajaj Marketing operations are carried out in 84 locations

    scattered in 4 states. We have over 500 High Caliber Sales Officer who

    are led by 80 supervisors who in tern are supported by 7 Regional

    Managers. With over 500 members in its sales team, Bajaj Marketing and

    Services Ltd. will be a force to reckon with in the Indian Automobiles

    Industries.

    INTRODUCTION OF BAJAJ AUTO LIMITED

    The Bajaj Group came into existence during the turmoil and the heady

    euphoria of India's freedom struggle. Jamnalal Bajaj, founder of the Bajaj

    Group, was a confidante and disciple of Mahatma Gandhi, and was deeply

    involved in the effort for freedom. The integrity, dedication,

    resourcefulness and determination to succeed which are characteristic of

    the Company today, are often traced back to its birth during those long

    days of relentless devotion to a common cause.

    Kamalnayan, the eldest son of Jamnalal Bajaj, succeeded his father in

    1942, at the age of twenty-seven. Putting the Nation before business, he

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    devoted himself to the latter only after India achieved independence in

    1947. But when he did so, he put his heart and soul into it. Within a short

    while, he not only consolidated the Group, but also diversified into various

    manufacturing activities, elevating the Group to the status it enjoys till thisday.

    Rahul Bajaj today heads the Group. He has been the Chief Executive

    Officer of Bajaj since 1968 and is recognised as one of the most

    outstanding business leaders in India. As dynamic and ambitious as his

    illustrious predecessors, he has been recognised for his achievements at

    various national and international forums.

    Bajaj is currently India's largest two and three-wheeler manufacturer and

    one of the biggest in the world. Bajaj has long left behind its annual

    turnover of Rs.72 million (1968), to currently register an impressive figure

    of Rs.42.16 billion (US$ 936 million).

    Our Philosophy

    We approach our responsibilities with ambition and resourcefulness.

    We organize ourselves for a transparent and harmonious flow of work.

    We respect sound theory and encourage creative experimentation.

    And we make our workplace a source of pride.

    We Believe In

    Transparency: a commitment that the business is managed

    along transparent lines.

    Fairness: to all stakeholders in the Company, but

    especially to minority shareholders.

    Disclosure: of all relevant financial and non-financial

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    information in an easily understood manner.

    Supervision: of the Companys activities by a professionally

    competent and independent board of directors.

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    INTERNATIONAL MARKETING

    Based on our own brand of globalization, we have built our distributionnetwork over 60 countries worldwide and multiplied our exports from 1%

    of total turnover in Fiscal 1989-90 to over 5% in Fiscal 1996-97

    The countries where our products have a large market are USA,Argentina, Colombia, Peru, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Italy, Sweden,Germany, Iran and Egypt. Bajaj leads Colombia with 65% of the scootermarket, in Uruguay with 30% of the motorcycle market and in Bangladeshwith 95% of the three-wheeler market.

    Several new models are being developed specifically for global marketsand with these we will progressively endeavour to establish our presence

    in Europe too.

    In countries where we perceive a good market potential, we seek a tie upwith one of the major industrial establishments, which would be in a

    position to invest in the research and which would also entailmanufacturing activities apart from marketing, distribution and after salesservices through a well-established nation-wide network.

    We offer a full range of services to such business partners:

    Training in sales, service and spare parts management based on theBajaj distribution system. Active support for setting up manufacturing facilities overseas including

    transfer of technical know how.

    Assistance in setting up an assembly plant for assembly of vehicles fromcomplete knocked down (CKD) kits.

    Select machinery and equipment, training of technical personnel, all in aphased manner as required by the regulations in the recipient country.

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    Product Profile

    The much awaited 4 stroke bike to be launched by Bajaj in coloration with

    Is all about pure performance as regards engine power, riding stability,

    Handling easy and braking efficiency. Secondary air induction system, bi

    starter valve for easy morning starting, five speed transmission system

    have been introduced in all new bikes which have been come up to

    introducing bikes in new segment. There have been some new

    technologies introduced that shows companies product different from

    others.

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    MARKET COMPOSITION

    PRODUCT MAR-DEC (2003) MAR (2003)-DEC

    (2004)

    GROWTH

    Scooter gears 3,27658 533887 38.6

    Scooters-geared 62957 52796 19.2

    Step-thrus 97499 124821 21.9

    Motor-cycles 314641 166530 88.9

    Three-wheelers 123302 127511 3.3

    Source: Survey of Indian industries 2004

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    TWO WHEELER STATISTICS

    The automobile industry in general and two wheeler industry in particular

    has shown a tremendous growth over the recent years. According to theSociety of Indian automobile Manufactures (SIAM) the industry has

    grown by 16% in the year 2003/2004.Two Wheeler segment as a whole

    during the year 2004/05 grew by over 15%.This growth has been due to

    the Government's initiative on rural roads and better connectivity with

    major towns and cities, improved agricultural performance, upward trend

    of purchasing power in the hands of rural people.The two wheeler industrywas able to achieve the record performance of crossing 6 million two

    wheelers with exact sales standing at 6,208,860 during the year 2004-05.

    The northward trend of growth among the two-wheelers is set to continue

    in the years ahead.A brief input about the growth of various segment of

    two-wheelers with the statistics from their leading manufactures are as

    follows:

    SCOOTERS

    Though the metal bodied geared scooters have fallen out of favour of the

    Indian two-wheeler user their upward trend in growth has been due to rise

    in the sales ofscooterettes and Motorscooters. Bajaj Auto has been able

    to sell 152,936 units in the year 2004/2005 of two wheelers which don't

    include motorcycles. They have shown a negative trend in the two

    2002-03 2003-04 2004-05 2005-06 2007-08

    937506 848434 935279 987498 1020013

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    wheeler segment other than the motorcycles. This goes on to show that

    Bajaj Auto has lost its supremacy in the scooter and moped segment as

    they have shifted focus to motorcycles.

    MOTORCYCLES

    2003-04 2005-06 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09

    2906323 3876175 4355168 5193894 6201214

    Motorcycles as has been mentioned through out this website have become

    the most preferred choice among all two-wheeler users. They account for

    nearly 80% of the total two wheeler sales in the country. This trend is set

    to continue as more and more models of this hot set oftwo wheelers enter

    the market. Bajaj Auto one of the largest manufactures of two wheelers

    in the country has managed to sell about 1,449,710 units of motorcycle in

    the year 2004/2005. hero honda which claims to be the largest

    manufacturer of two-wheeler in the world was able to sell 2.62 million

    motorcycles during the year 2005/2005. The company also accounts for

    half the market in the motorcycle segment.

    MOPEDS

    2002-03 2003-04 2004-05 2006-07 2007-08

    427498 351612 332294 348437 379574

    Mopeds which were once the entry level options in the two-wheeler, have

    been replaced by entry level or price category bikes which provide all the

    comfort and advantages of a motorcycle but at an affordable price. Thus it

    has not come as a surprise that mopeds have shown a negative growth

    over the recent years. TVS Company one of the pioneers of mopeds

    manufactures ofIndia was able to sell about 2.90 lakh ofmopeds during

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    2005/2006. This trend is supposed to continue in the days to come, as the

    motorcycles race ahead other two-wheelers will find it difficult keep up

    with the pace of their growth.

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    MOTORCYCLES

    Motorcycles have come a long way since they were first introduced in the

    country way back in the 1950s. The Indian government had got the firstset of these mean machines from the Royal Enfield Company of UK for

    its' Army and Police to patrol the border highways on the rough and tough

    terrain of the West. Today these sets oftwo wheelers not only cater to the

    men in uniform, but also common people who have different needs and

    expectations from their motorcycles. Today motorcycle companies are

    taking special care to make their products more user friendly comfortable,safe, and ergonomic without compromising on the fun and thrills of riding.

    Some bikes like the hero honda Karizma can touch speeds up to

    125kmph thus truly satisfying the riders need for speed. motorcycles have

    also invaded the Hindi film industry where Bollywood heart throbs like

    John Abraham, Hrithik Roshan , Uday Chopra and Fardeen Khan are seen

    setting the roads on fire with their set of two wheels.

    Thus the trend of motorcycles have caught up with the average Indian

    and there a bike to suit everyone's needs and usage. Premium Segment

    bikes like the hero honda Karizma and Bajaj Pulsar provides the

    Generation Y a chance to emulate their idols on screen. These

    motorcycles come with 5 speed gear box and disc brakes to provide one

    the extra throttle with the adequate safety measure. Kinetic Acquila the

    premium segment bike from Kinetic has headlamp that turns head with

    the bike thus making riding easier in the darkness of the night. These

    motorcycles also come with factory fitted allow wheels to provide the

    extra strength and stability.

    The Enfield Bullet enjoys a loyal following among its users; people who

    ride these heavy machines once always vouch for their sturdiness and

    stability. Bullet clubs have cropped up in various cities of the country like

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    Bangalore, where motorcycle users who are in love with their machines

    frequent the road less traveled

    India has a burgeoning middle class, which means that value for money

    bikes like the hero honda splendor, Bajaj Discover and TVS Victorhave retained their importance with every passing day. These bikes are a

    hit among the office goers and small time business men who demand

    maximum output from their two wheelers. motorcycles like the hero

    honda splendor come in a wide range of colors and give an average

    mileage of 70 km per liter.

    The entry level segment ofmotorcycles also has a cut throat competition

    with the two wheeler manufacturers trying to outdo each other by

    providing that extra edge in economy biking. Some of the bikes which are

    available at the entry level include the hero honda CD Dawn, Yamaha

    Crux, TVS Star and Bajaj CT 100. The TVS motor company has posted

    strong growth due to the growing popularity of TV Star across all markets.

    TV Star has an engine displacement of 99.7 cc and claims to give an

    average of over 100 kmpl.

    Thus the Indian motorcycle users have a lot of option across all levels to

    kick start his riding.

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    GROWTH OF TWO WHEELER INDUSTRY

    The scooter market slowly losing its hold it is considered a family vehiclebut perhaps there is a competition from the second hand car market where

    prices have fallen rapidly. A Maruti 8000 model Is now available for just

    Rs. 50,000. The scooters manufacturers have to watch this phenomenon

    and bring out many new product variants in the right price slots to sustain

    their share in the market. The market share of major players in 2005-06 as

    follows:

    MANUFACTURER SCOOTERS %MOTOR

    CYCLES %MOPEDS %

    Bajaj Auto 32 62 6

    Hero Honda - 81 -

    Honda Activa 45 - 2

    Kinetic 26 35 7

    TVS Suzuki 10 45 9

    LML 21 57 -

    Market Size 26.3 67.6 6.1

    Source : Survey of Indian Industries 2006.

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    Bajaj Byk

    Specifications

    Engine

    Type 4 stroke

    Cooling Type Air Cooled

    Displacement 92 cc

    Max Power 6.5 bhp (4.4 kW) @ 7000 rpm

    Transmission Type 4-speed gear box

    Electrical SystemSystem 12V, AC+DC

    Head Light 35/35W

    Horn 12 V DC

    Chassis

    Chassis Type Monocoque

    Suspension

    Front Suspension Telescopic

    Rear Suspension Hydraulic double acting

    Tyres

    Front Tyre Size 2.50 x 17, 4PR

    Rear Tyre Size 2.75 x 17, 6PR

    Brakes

    Front Brakes 110mm Drum

    Rear Brakes 110mm Drum

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    Fuel Tank

    Fuel Tank Capacity 10 litres

    Reserve Capacity 3.8 litres

    DimensionsOverall length 1900 mm

    Overall width 785 mm

    Overall height 1010 mm

    Wheel Base 1210 mm

    Saddle Height 775 mm

    Kerb Weight 98 kg

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    Bajaj Wind 125

    Specifications

    Engine

    Type Single cylinder, 4Stroke , natural air cooled, Gasoline engine

    Displacement 124.6cc

    Bore x Stroke 54x54.4 (mm)

    Max Power 10.8 Ps (7.92Kw) at 8500 rpm

    Max Torque 9.8 Nm at 7000 rpm

    Ignition Digital Ignition

    Transmission 5 Speed, constant mesh type

    Ignition System

    IgnitorDigital Ignition with Variable Ignition Timing Characteristic(DC-CDI) With Engine Over-speed limiter

    Electrical System

    Head LightMulti-focal Reflector type with Halogen Lamp (35/35W)& PilotLamp

    Tail Light Multi-focal Reflector type with 5/10 W Lamp

    Side Indicator Multi-focal Reflector type with 10 W Lamp

    Reflex Reflector Rear Reflex Reflector

    Horn 12V DC

    Battery 12V , 2.5 Ah

    Instruments & Control

    Instruments Cluster 3 Pod Instruments Cluster with Speedometer, Odometer & Trip Meter

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    Tachometer

    Fuel guage

    Control Switches

    Handle bar mounted switches with Functions Lights ON-OFF

    Horn

    Dipper

    Push Cancel Side Indicator

    Pass

    Ignition switch Combined Steering & Ignition Lock

    Stop switches Front and Rear Brake switches

    Dimensions

    Wheelbase, mm 1260

    Overall length, mm 2025

    Overall width, mm 740

    Overall height, mm 1115

    Saddle Height, mm 800

    Ground clearance, mm 155

    Kerb weight (kg) 121

    Fuel Tank

    Full Tank Capacity 12

    Reserve Capacity 2

    Bajaj Discover

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    Engine / Transmission

    Type 4-Stroke, DTS-I, Natural Air Cooled

    Displacement 124.52 cc

    Max Net Power 8.47 kW(11.51 Ps)@8000 rpm

    Max Net Torque 10.8 Nm @ 6500 rpm

    Clutch Wet, Multidisc Type

    Ignition system Microprocessor controlled Digital CDI

    Starting system Kick Start / Self Start

    Frame Double cradle tubular type

    Suspension

    Font suspension Telescopic

    Rear suspensionTrailing arm with coaxial hydraulic shock absorbers &

    coil springs

    Brakes

    Front BrakeMechanical expanding shoe & drum type 130 mm

    diameter

    Rear BrakeMechanical expanding shoe & drum type 130 mm

    diameterElectricals

    System voltage 12V (AC + DC)

    Battery type 12V, 2.5 Ah(KS)/12 V, 9 Ah (ES)

    HeadlampElectric start 35/ 35W Optoprism- Halogen lamp,

    Kick start 60/55 W Round Headlamp

    Tail lamp 5/21 W

    Brake lamp 10 WTurn signal lamp 10 W

    Horn 12 V, Dc

    Tyre

    Front tyre size 2.75 x 17, 4PR

    Rear tyre size 3.00 x 17, 6PR

    Fuel Tank capacity 10 Litres (2.3 litres for reserve)

    Dimensions

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    Length 2030 mm

    Width 760 mm

    Height 1065 mm

    Wheel base 1305 mm

    Turning circle dia 2100 mm

    Ground clearance 179 mm

    Kerb Weight 125 kg Kick start / 129 kg Electric start

    Other Features

    Ride Control Switch Yes

    Ignition cum St.lock Yes

    Headlamp Shape Round / FairingConsole Angular Twin Pod

    Lockable Seat Yes

    Dipper Yes

    Turn Indicator Push Cancel

    Choke Yes

    Day Flasher Yes

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    Bajaj Pulsar 150

    Engine 4 Stroke, Single Cylinder, Air Cooled

    Cubic Capacity 143.9cc

    Max. Power 12 BHP @ 8500rpm

    Gear Box 5 Speed

    Ignition CDI

    Front Brakes 240mm Disc

    Rear Brakes 130mm Drum

    Front Tyre 2.75 X 18

    Rear Tyre 100/90 X 18

    Wheelbase 1265mm

    Ground Clearance 155mm

    Dry Weight 132 Kg

    Tank Capacity 18 Liters

    Colors Black, Silver, Blue & Red

    Available in following option

    a) Kick Start

    b) Electric Start

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    Bajaj Pulsar 180 Electric Start

    Engine 4 Stroke, Single Cylinder, Air Cooled

    Cubic Capacity 178.61cc

    Max. Power 15 BHP @ 8000rpm

    Gear Box 5 Speed

    Ignition CDI

    Front Brakes 240mm Disc

    Rear Brakes 130mm Drum

    Front Tyre 2.75 X 18

    Rear Tyre 100/90 X 18

    Wheelbase 1292mm

    Ground Clearance 155mm

    Dry Weight 137 Kg

    Tank Capacity 18 Litres

    Colours Black, Silver, Blue & Red

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    Bajaj CT 100 DLX

    Specifications

    Engine

    Type 4 stroke, Single Cylinder

    Cooling Type Air Cooled

    Displacement 99.27 cc

    Max Power 8.2 bhp (6.03 kW) @ 7500 rpm

    Max Torque 8.05 Nm @ 5500 rpm

    Ignition Type C.D.I

    Carburetor Keihin-Fie

    Transmission Type 4 speed gear box

    Electrical System

    System 12 V, AC+DC

    Head Light 35/35 W

    Horn 12 V, DC

    Chassis

    Chassis Type Tubular construction

    Maximum Payload 239 kg

    Suspension

    Front Suspension Telescopic

    Rear Suspension Hydraulic, Double acting, Swing arm type

    Tyres

    Front Tyre Size 2.75 - 18, 4/6 PR

    Rear Tyre Size 2.75-18, 6 PR

    Brakes

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    Front Brakes Mechanical expanding shoe, Friction type

    Rear Brakes Mechanical expanding shoe, Friction type

    Fuel Tank

    Fuel Tank Capacity 9.3 litres

    Reserve Capacity 2.2 litres

    Dimensions

    Overall length 1950 mm

    Overall width 770 mm

    Overall height 1065 mm

    Wheel Base 1225 mm

    Kerb Weight 109 kgColours Available Black, Wine Red, Purple

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    Bajaj Avenger

    Specifications

    Engine

    Type 4-Stroke, DTS-I

    Displacement 180 cc

    Peak Power 16.5 bhp/12.15 Kw @8000 rpm

    Max Torque 15.22 Nm

    Suspension

    Front Suspension Telescopic longest stroke, 140 mm

    Rear suspension

    Triple rate Spring, 5- way adjustable, Hydraulic

    Shock Absorbers, Vertical travel 90mm

    Brakes

    Front Brake Hydraulic operated Disc Brakes 260 mm

    Rear Brake 130 mm Drum

    Tyres

    Front tyre size 17 x 90/90

    Rear tyre size 15 x 130/ 90

    Fuel Tank

    Main /Reserve 14 L. / 3.4 L

    Electricals

    System Voltage 12 V AC

    Head Lamp 60/ 55 W (Halogen)

    Horn 12 V Ac

    Dimensions

    Wheel base, mm 1475

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    Kerb Weight kg 154

    Colours Available Black, Red, Purple

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    Launches the exciting new 200 cc Pulsar DTS-i

    New Delhi, February 13 2007: Bajaj Auto, the pioneer in performancebiking has further extended the portfolio with the launch of the new 200 ccPulsar DTS-i in New Delhi today. The latest offering has set new

    benchmarks in technology, performance, and styling to address the needs of

    a growing segment of pro-bikers.

    The new Pulsar has many firsts to its credit. It comes equipped with an Oilcooler, which helps control engine oil temperatures at sustained high speedsand rpms, thus ensuring more stable engine oil viscosity. The 200cc DTS-iengine generates 18 Ps of raw pulsating power to provide riding excitementto performance hungry bikers. This makes the Pulsar 200 the most sportyand stylish powerhouse on two wheels to pace the Indian roads.

    Its also the first bike in India to feature both front and rear tubeless tyres,which besides offering superior stability are safer than conventional tubetypes and in sync with the offerings abroad for similar applications. Therear tyre is the broadest in its category to ensure better road grip andstability.

    The new digital console is an advanced version of the latest Pulsar family.Apart from the Digital Odometer, Digital Speedo Meter, Digital Fuel Gaugeand two Digital Trip Meters, the console on the 200 cc Pulsar DTS-i hasindicators for Air filter condition, Engine temperature, Battery voltage andOil level, all of which contribute to enhancing rider info for trouble-free

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    riding. Another first is the use of split seats for styling and comfort. Thesplit grab rail perfectly compliments the new rear chiseled looks. It is alsothe first Indian bike to have electric start as the sole means of enginecranking, dispensing with the kick lever.

    Speaking on the launch Mr. S.Sridhar, VP (Sales & Marketing-2 wh), BajajAuto Ltd said, This launch is in line with our strategy of enhancing our

    product portfolio to offerriding excitement to pro-bikers. Our entire focus and effort is to deliver

    outstanding technology and performance. The new Pulsar has now raisedthe bar in the motorcycle industry with superior technology and featuressuch as the engine oil cooler, digital console etc.

    He added, We are already market leaders by far in the performance

    segment and launch of Pulsar 200 DTS-i would further reinforce ourposition in this important segment. The bike joins the immensely popular150 cc and the 180cc Pulsar DTS-i to extend the Pulsar DTS-i range acrossa range of price and performance points.

    The bike would be available at exclusive Probiking showrooms at selectlocations across the country. Performance biking now also comes at anattractive price of Rs.65,497 ex showroom, New Delhi.

    More about Pulsar 200 DTS-i

    The Bajaj Pulsar 200 DTS-is higher sportier stance with greater chassisrear inclination is supported with some of these technologically advancedfeatures.

    A lowered Headlamp/Fairing assembly alongwith a high tail-end,giving it an aggressive, ready to pounce stance.

    An all Stainless Steel silencer with a Aluminium muffler can forgenuine sporty looks and long life.

    Large 33 mm Front forks for muscular looks and to take care of theextra suspension and braking loads. Large 260 mm front disc for strong and predictable stopping

    power. A unique Auto Switchover feature comes into play incase one of the

    two Headlamp filaments stops functioning. A unique Battery Energy Conserving feature ensures a fixed delay

    after 3 continuous cranks. All new Blue tinged bulbs for the main headlamp and parking

    lamps. These emit strong White light for a distinctive look. Sleek, Twin row, Light-Emitting Diodes (LEDs) for the tail and

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    brake lamp ensures Zero Maintenance. and a long battery life. Backlit, Non-Contact type, Soft-touch Handlebar Switches. Self-canceling Indicators that switch off when the turn has been

    completed and the handlebar comes to a straight ahead positionwith a pre-set automatic switch off function, even if the turn has not

    been undertaken. Smooth, positive, virtually friction-free gearshift feel with new

    shifter assembly, an integrated over-shift preventor, and shift forkswith rollers mated to a change drum.

    A Low Maintenance Battery with a unique venting valve, drasticallyreducing electrolyte loss and therefore reducing frequency of routinemaintenance.

    Black paint theme carried over to the front fork legs, the rear shockabsorbers, and the swing arm, in addition to the engine, for deadly

    looks.

    High performance exposed O ring Drive chain for running in dustyconditions, providing for clean uncluttered looks and commensuratewith the bikes image.

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    Technical Specifications

    Engine Type 4-stroke, DTS-i, Oil cooled

    Displacement 198.8 ccMax Power 18 Ps / 13.25 Kw

    Max Torque 1.75 kgm / 17.17 Nm

    Suspension Front Telescopic forks 135 mm stroke

    RearTriple rate spring, 5 way adjustable, gas

    charged NitroX shock absorbers

    Brakes Front 260 mm hydraulically operated disc brakeRear Mechanically expanding 130 mm drum type

    Tyres Front90/90 x 17 Tubeless tyre, shod on aluminium

    alloy wheels

    Rear120/80 x 17 Tubeless tyre, shod on

    aluminium alloy wheels

    Fuel Tank Full 15 Lts ( 2 liters of usable reserve)

    Electricals System 12V AC + DC

    Headlamp 35/35W clear lens type with 2 pilot lamps

    Dimensions Wheelbase 1345 mm

    Weight 145 Kg

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    India has the largest number of two wheelers in the world with

    41.6 million vehicles. India has a mix of 30 percent automobiles and 70

    percent two wheelers in the country. India was the second largest two

    wheeler manufacturer in the world starting in the 1950s with the birth of

    Automobile Products of India (API) that manufactured scooters. API

    manufactured the Lambrettas but, another company, Bajaj Auto Ltd.

    surpassed API and remained through the turn of the century from its

    association with Piaggio of Italy (manufacturer of Vespa).

    The license raj that existed between the1940s to1980s in India, did not

    allow foreign companies to enter the market and imports were tightly

    controlled. This regulatory maze, before the economic liberalization, made

    business easier for local players to have a sellers market. Customers in

    India were forced to wait 12 years to buy a scooter from Bajaj. The CEO

    of Bajaj commented that he did not need a marketing department, only a

    dispatch department. By the year 1990, Bajaj had a waiting list that was

    twenty-six times its annual output for scooters.

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    The motorcycle segment had the same long wait times with three

    manufacturers; Royal Enfield, Ideal Jawa, and Escorts. Royal Enfield

    made a 350cc Bullet with the only four-stroke engine at that time and took

    the higher end of the market but, there was little competition for their

    customers. Ideal Jawa and Escorts took the middle and lower end of the

    market respectively.

    In the mid-1980s, the Indian government regulations changed and

    permitted foreign companies to enter the Indian market through minority

    joint ventures. The two-wheeler market changed with four Indo-Japanese

    joint ventures: Hero Honda, TVS Suzuki, Bajaj Kawasaki and Kinetic

    Honda. The entry of these foreign companies changed the Indian market

    dynamics from the supply side to the demand side. With a larger selection

    of two-wheelers on the Indian market, consumers started to gain influence

    over the products they bought and raised higher customer expectations.

    The industry produced more models, styling options, prices, and different

    fuel efficiencies. The foreign companies new technologies helped make

    the products more reliable and with better quality. Indian companies had

    to change to keep up with their global counterparts.

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    Hero Honda Motorcycle Ltd.

    Type Public companyBSE:HEROHONDA M

    Founded January 19, 1984 in Gurgaon, Haryana, India

    Headquarters Haryana, India

    Key people

    Om PrGaurav Munjal, Founder

    Mr. Brijmohan Lall Munjal, ChairmanMr. Toshiaki Nakagawa, Joint Managing

    Director

    Mr. Pawan Munjal, Managing Director

    Industry Automotive

    Products Motorcycles, Scooters

    Revenue U$ 2.8 billion

    Website http://www.herohonda.com/site/home/home.asp

    HERO HONDA HEADQUARTERS

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