Shares of motorcycles major Bajaj Auto hit a 52-week high on the BSE in early trade today.

The company’s stock (face value Rs 10) touched Rs 2,207 apiece, rising nearly 2.4 per cent over yesterday’s close around one hour after the markets opened.

The scrip stood at Rs 2,180 (approximately 1.1 per cent higher) when the BSE was down by 176 points or 0.69 per cent.