Vehicle manufacturer Bajaj Auto reported its highest ever monthly sales at 382,379 units for August, 2011. A growth of 16% from 329,364 units a year ago.
The motorcycles segment clocked an increase of 17% at 338,054 units from 289,176 units in the corresponding period a year ago. The Pulsar and Discover brands contributed 65% of motorcycle sales in August. Incidentally, this is the highest ever motorcycle sales numbers reported.
The company said commercial vehicle sales rose to 44,685 units last month, an 11% jump from 40,188 units in August, 2010.
Exports grew by 40% during August this year to 138,225 units from 98,578 units in the same month last year, it also disclosed.