Country's second largest two- wheeler maker Bajaj Auto today reported a 5.6 per cent rise in its motorcycle sales in July at 1,68,836 units against that of 1,59,881 units in the same month last year.
Total two wheelers sales during the month stood at 1,69,971 units, a jump of 4.4 per cent from that in corresponding month last year, BAL said in a statement.
The company had sold 1,62,801 units in the year-ago period.
BAL's exports rose to 67,253 units in July from 53,718 units in the corresponding period last year.
In motorcycle segment, strong double digit growth is expected in the domestic market for the rest of the year owing to the onset of the festive season and new product launches in the 125cc plus segment, the company said.
The commercial vehicle sales of the company are expected to grow in the second half of FY09 on the back of two new products, one each in the passenger and the goods segments, the statement added.
