Ashok Leyland reported total sales of 17,820 units in October, marking a 16% year-on-year increase from 15,310 units a year earlier. Domestic sales also rose 16% to 16,314 units, driven by steady demand across segments. Medium and heavy commercial vehicle sales grew 14% to 9,611 units, while the light commercial vehicle category climbed 19% to 6,703 units. The company attributed the growth to reviving industrial and infrastructure activity, which continues to strengthen freight movement and fleet replacement. Ashok Leyland's solid October performance highlights its resilient market position and suggests that momentum in commercial vehicle demand is likely to persist in the coming months.
Ashok Leyland announced earlier this week that its total sales for October stood at 17,820 units, registering a 16 per cent rise compared to 15,310 units during the same month a year earlier. The company's domestic sales also witnessed a 16 per cent increase, reaching 16,314 units against 14,067 units in October last year.
According to the manufacturer, sales of medium and heavy commercial vehicles in the domestic market were recorded at 9,611 units, compared to 8,437 units in the corresponding period of the previous year, indicating a 14 per cent year-on-year growth. Meanwhile, the company's light commercial vehicle segment performed strongly as well, with 6,703 units sold in the domestic market, up from 5,630 units in the same period a year ago.
Ashok Leyland's latest sales performance reflects a continued positive trajectory in the commercial vehicle market, supported by steady demand across both heavy and light categories. The company's strong showing in domestic sales underscores the revival of industrial and infrastructure activities, which continue to boost freight movement and fleet replacement. With improving market sentiment and ongoing investments in transport infrastructure, Ashok Leyland appears well-positioned to sustain its growth momentum in the coming months.
Source - PTI
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