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Bajaj Auto takes the lead as title sponsor of Pune Grand Tour
PUNE: Bajaj Auto has hopped into the saddle of India’s fast-growing cycling scene, becoming the title sponsor of the Pune Grand Tour, the country’s first UCI 2.2 approved multi-day international road race. The event, created by the Pune district collector with support from the Maharashtra government, places India squarely on the global cycling map.
The Bajaj Pune Grand Tour will roll out from 19 to 23 January 2026 under the guidance of the Cycling Federation of India, the Asian Cycling Confederation and the Union Cycliste Internationale. It brings together one of the world’s most recognisable two and three wheeler makers with a sport racing ahead in popularity.
Bajaj Auto president marketing Sumeet Narang said the partnership reflects the company’s belief in sport as a driver of ambition and innovation. He added that Bajaj has spent 75 years redefining mobility and carrying the Indian name to more than 100 countries. Supporting the Pune Grand Tour, he said, helps showcase Indian talent and the country’s diverse riding terrains to a global audience.
Pune district collector Jitendra Dudi said the Bajaj association brings credibility, commitment and passion to the venture and strengthens the shared vision for sport in Pune, its district and the nation.
The 2026 edition will see continental teams and national federations battle across four stages covering 437 kilometres. Organisers hope the race will give Pune and India a lasting presence in the UCI calendar and encourage more cycling enthusiasts to take to the roads.
