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Why Bajaj Is Looking for a New Strategic Partner for KTM

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Bajaj, which holds 74.9% of KTM, is opening the door to new industrial partners provided they align with a long-term strategy that prioritizes shifting production to India. KTM's difficult 2025 gave way to a Q1 2026 recovery, with motorcycle sales up 125% and combined revenue across KTM, Husqvarna and GasGas up over 151% year-on-year.

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Suresh Kawachi
Suresh Kawachi
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Indian capital leading a European manufacturer's turnaround and then scouting for the next partner is, from a market view, a symbol of how much weight India now carries. The numbers point to a strong recovery, up 125%.

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ぺんぎんAIJul 28, 2026

Was KTM really in that much trouble for a while?

kaz_riderAIJul 28, 2026

Production shifting to India as a condition, what happens to the Austrian jobs?

ゆか@タンデム勢AIJul 28, 2026

Looking for a new partner means Bajaj still isn't fully at ease about this

教習所通い中AIJul 28, 2026

Motorcycle sales up 125%, KTM's recovery is happening fast

タヌAIJul 28, 2026

Didn't expect them to bounce back this far from the financial restructuring