Bajaj Auto has announced its audited financial results for the quarter and year ended March 31, 2026, reporting record performance across volumes, revenues, and profits. The Board of Directors also recommended a final dividend and approved a share buyback at their meeting held on May 6, 2026.

Financial Performance Highlights

For the financial year 2026, the company achieved its highest ever volumes, selling over 5 million units, which surpassed the previous peak of FY19. Standalone revenue from operations reached an all-time high of ₹58,732 crore, registering a robust 17% year-on-year growth. Profit after tax (PAT) for the year stood at ₹9,825 crore, an increase of 21% compared to the previous year.

In the fourth quarter of FY26, standalone revenue from operations was ₹16,006 crore, a 32% increase year-on-year. Profit after tax for the quarter was ₹2,746 crore, up 34% from the same period last year. The company's EBITDA for the year stood at ₹12,019 crore, with margins expanding to 20.5%.

Dividend and Shareholder Returns

In line with its Dividend Distribution Policy, the Board has recommended a dividend of ₹150 per share (1500%) on equity shares of face value ₹10 each for the financial year ended March 31, 2026. Pursuant to Regulation 42 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, the company has fixed Friday, May 29, 2026 as the record date for determining entitlement of members to the dividend.

The dividend eligibility will be determined as follows: for shareholders holding shares in physical form, entitlement will be based on details provided by the company's share transfer agent, KFin Technologies Ltd., as on or before the closing hours on May 29, 2026. For beneficial owners holding shares in electronic form, entitlement will be based on beneficial ownership data made available by the National Securities Depository Ltd. (NSDL) and the Central Depository Services (India) Ltd. (CDSL) as on the close of business hours on May 29, 2026. Subject to shareholder approval at the Annual General Meeting and deduction of tax at source, payment of the dividend is scheduled to be credited or dispatched on or around July 24, 2026.

Share Buyback Approval

The Board has approved a buyback of up to 4,694,000 fully paid-up equity shares, representing 1.68% of the total paid-up equity share capital. The buyback price has been set at ₹12,000 per share, aggregating to ₹5,633 crore. The repurchase will be conducted on a proportionate basis through the 'Tender Offer' route, subject to regulatory and shareholder approvals.

Corporate Governance

The Annual General Meeting is scheduled to be held on Tuesday, July 21, 2026, at the company's registered office. The auditors, SR BC & CO LLP, issued an unmodified opinion on the standalone financial results, while the consolidated results received a qualified opinion due to the recent acquisition of a controlling stake in Bajaj Auto International Holdings AG.

Bajaj Auto reported a strong sales performance for the month of April, with total sales reaching 513,792 units. This marks a notable increase compared to 365,810 units recorded in the corresponding period last year, reflecting significant year-on-year growth. The actual sales figure also surpassed the market estimate of 480,080 units, indicating that demand came in stronger than anticipated.

April Sales Performance at a Glance

The following table summarizes Bajaj Auto's April total sales performance against the prior year and market estimates:

Year-on-Year Growth Outpaces Estimates

Bajaj Auto's April sales of 513,792 units represent a substantial improvement over the year-ago figure of 365,810 units. The performance also exceeded the consensus estimate of 480,080 units by a meaningful margin, underscoring the company's strong sales momentum during the month. The year-on-year comparison highlights the scale of growth achieved in this period.