However, while Splendor's annual sales surged 31.7 per cent to 3.638 million units between 2019 and 2024, Hero's other models suffered sharp drops.
With tax sops kicking in after the opening of its plant in Uttarakhand, two-wheeler major Bajaj Auto has slashed prices of its 100 cc model Platina by Rs 3000, ahead of its planned exit from the segment.
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At Rs 52,610 (on-road, Mumbai), the attractive pricing, refined engine and good manoeuvrability makes the Platina 100 ES emerge as a value for money package and a worthy competitor to the offerings from Hero MotoCorp and Honda.
After selling brands like Pulsar, Boxer, Platina and RE in over 70 countries, Bajaj Auto plans to enter Thailand this year followed by Brazil next year.
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The Pune-based company sells the Platina and CT brands in the entry-level - 100-110cc - segment.
These are the best value for money bikes in terms of the money they save by using less fuel to run longer distances
'It is a brand that has done so well till recently.'
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Bajaj Auto, the country's second-largest manufacturer of motorcycles, has phased out two more models. This makes four bike models phased out in four months, due to weak demand.
In the years that the economy boomed and consumers had more money to spend, two-wheeler makers lured buyers with performance and presence. Now, the focus is back on fuel efficiency.
Solid looks. Solid features. Affordable prices.
Analysts expect Bajaj Auto to perform well in Q1.
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But will this dilute Bajaj's strong Indian identity that straddled the rural-urban markets and the Hindi-English divide quite easily?
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