Bajaj Auto today reported a 9% increase in consolidated net profit at Rs 286.77 crore for the second quarter ended September 30, 2006 when compared with Rs 263.13 crore in Q2FY06.According to a release issued by the company to the BSE today, net sales increased to Rs 2,538.86 crore from Rs 1,969.57 crore in Q2FY06.The company, on a stand-alone basis, posted a net profit of Rs 317.59 crore for the quarter ended September 30, 2006 as compared to Rs 289.36 crore in Q2FY06. Total income increased to Rs 2,578.40 crore from Rs 2,003.15 crore in Q2FY06.