Bajaj Auto Ltd is India’s second-largest two-wheeler and three-wheeler manufacturer — maker of the Pulsar, Dominar, Avenger and Chetak (EV) motorcycles, and Bajaj RE auto-rickshaws. Founded by Jamnalal Bajaj in 1945, it is controlled by the Bajaj family (Rajiv Bajaj) and listed on BSE and NSE.
| Full Name | Bajaj Auto Ltd |
| Founded | 1945 — Mumbai |
| MD | Rajiv Bajaj |
| Promoter Stake | Bajaj family ~55% |
| Listed | BSE: 532977 | NSE: BAJAJ-AUTO |
Who Owns Bajaj Auto?
Bajaj Auto is controlled by the Bajaj family — specifically Rajiv Bajaj (Managing Director, son of Rahul Bajaj). The Bajaj family holds ~55% promoter stake. Rajiv Bajaj transformed Bajaj Auto from a scooter company to a premium motorcycle brand (Pulsar, Dominar). The broader Bajaj group also includes Bajaj Finance and Bajaj Finserv.
| Year | Milestone |
|---|---|
| 1945 | Bajaj Auto founded by Jamnalal Bajaj |
| 1972 | Iconic Bajaj Chetak scooter — “Hamara Bajaj” |
| 2001 | Pulsar 150/180 — India’s sports bike revolution |
| 2019 | Revives Chetak as electric scooter |
| 2023 | World’s first CNG motorcycle |
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