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Opportune time for Indian OEMs to seek global position: Dheeraj Hinduja

Ready to expand company's presence in India and multiple overseas markets, says Ashok Leyland chairman

Ashok Leyland Chairman Dheeraj Hinduja
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Ashok Leyland increased its investment in R&D by around 2.31% to Rs 673.35 crore in 2019-20 from Rs 658.13 crore in 2018-19

T E Narasimhan Chennai
This is the opportune time for Indian original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) to seek global position by showcasing manufacturing prowess and demonstrating the products of global standards of quality and reliability, says commercial vehicle major Ashok Leyland Ltd (ALL) Chairman Dheeraj G Hinduja.
 
Ashok Leyland increased its investment in Research and Development (R&D) by around 2.31 per cent to Rs 673.35 crore in 2019-20 from Rs 658.13 crore in 2018-19 as it plans to expand global presence and on new technologies.
 
In a letter to company's shareholders, Hinduja said, "Long-term outlook for the sector continues to remain positive, with the current