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Ashok Leyland targets Ebitda break-even for Switch Mobility in FY25

Switch Mobility has order book of over 2,000 vehicles, including an order for 500 electric buses from MTC Chennai

Ashok Leyland Q2 PAT up 34% on cost control measures, steel price dip

Despite strong profits, total income dipped by 2 per cent to Rs 11,262.84 crore during the quarter, compared to Rs 11,463.03 crore in Q2 FY24

Ashok Leyland Q2 results: Net profit increases to Rs 766.55 crore

Hinduja Group flagship Ashok Leyland announced on Friday a consolidated profit of Rs 766.55 crore for the July-September 2024 quarter. The city-based heavy commercial vehicle maker had registered a consolidated profit of Rs 550.65 crore during the corresponding quarter of the previous financial year. The consolidated total income during the quarter rose to Rs 11,261.84 crore, up from Rs 10,754.43 crore in the year-ago period. In a statement on Friday, the company said it maintains over 31 per cent market share in the domestic medium and heavy commercial vehicle segment. "Our focus on profitability continues. We are pleased to have improved our profitability by premiumising our products, addressing cost-reduction opportunities, and continuously enhancing our customer service standards," said managing director and CEO Shenu Agarwal. "Our PAT (profit after tax) for Q2FY is at an all-time high. Our EBITDA (earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization) margins have .

Ashok Leyland shares drop over 3% as October sales disappoint; details here

The fall in Ashok Leyland share price came on the back of weak October sales numbers

Ashok Leyland subsidiary bags order for 500 electric buses from Chennai MTC

Of the total, 400 buses will be non-AC and 100 will feature air conditioning, all designed to accommodate 37 seated passengers and 24 standing passengers

Ashok Leyland to launch first H2- powered truck in the next 2 years

On Monday, the company commenced the delivery of the largest single order of electric trucks in India to Billion Electric Mobility, a member of Group BillionE

Ashok Leyland begins electric truck deliveries to Billion Electric Mobility

Hinduja Group flagship company Ashok Leyland on Monday began delivery of electric trucks to Billion Electric Mobility (Member of Group BillionE), a top official said on Monday. The city-based company had bagged a contract to supply 180 electric trucks to Group BillionE which would be operated in the Chennai-Bengaluru, Chennai-Vijayawada routes. At a function held at the corporate office of the Ashok Leyland here, the first set of AVTR 55 tonne, BOSS 19 tonne and BOSS 14 tonne electric trucks were flagged off by the Ashok Leyland MD and CEO Shenu Agarwal, Billion E-Mobility Founder and CEO Kartikey Hariyani in presence of Chief Technology Officer N Saravanan, Medium and Heavy Commercial Vehicle President Sanjeev Kumar, among others. "Ashok Leyland is proud of its partnership with BillionE Group as we commence deliveries of our AVTR 55Tonne Electric and BOSS ICV Electric trucks. We are equally proud that in both BOSS and AVTR electric platforms, we have packed the most advanced and ..

Ashok Leyland partners with Japan's Nidec to develop e-drive motors

Ashok Leyland will continue to source motors from Nidec for its existing electric vehicle line-up, while also collaborating on research and development for future electric solutions

Ashok Leyland ties up with Nidec to develop e-drive motors for vehicles

Commercial vehicle maker Ashok Leyland on Thursday said it has entered into a partnership with Japanese firm Nidec for developing e-drive motors for commercial vehicles. Under the multi-pronged collaboration, the two partners will work to establish a Centre of Excellence (CoE) for Electric Drive Units (EDUs), which will focus on developing motor technologies and power electronics systems for EVs, along with innovations in gear-shifting mechanisms, Ashok Leyland said in a statement. "This collaboration allows us to co-develop, innovative e-drive motors specifically designed for the unique demands of India's commercial vehicle market, while significantly advancing our electric mobility capabilities," said Shenu Agarwal, Managing Director and CEO at Ashok Leyland. The collaboration will also involve joint research and development efforts, with both companies contributing to skilling, lab infrastructure, and defining novel, differentiated motor technologies for the EV portfolio of Ashok

Ashok Leyland, travel tech firm FlixBus sign deal for inter-city mobility

Agreement will empower local bus operators through technology, say the two companies

Ashok Leyland inaugurates advanced Uptime Solution Center at Ennore

The advanced Uptime Solution Centre brings together teams from aftermarket services, vehicle engineering, and field quality to proactively support Ashok Leyland customers nationwide

Ashok Leyland unveils GARUD 15M bus chassis, commercial launch in Q4FY25

Leading commercial vehicle manufacturer Ashok Leyland on Thursday announced unveiling its pioneering GARUD 15M bus chassis at Prawaas 4.0 in Bengaluru. The Hinduja Group flagship company unveiled the chassis at the event organised by Bus & Car Operators Confederation of India (BOCI). "The GARUD 15M is India's first front engine multi-axle bus chassis, setting a new standard in the industry. Designed specifically for long distance intercity travel, this innovative platform offers the largest saloon space available in Indian buses. With a best-in-class capacity of 42 sleeper berths, the GARUD 15M maximizes per-trip revenue for bus operators," a company release said. It has a cutting-edge design for comfortable long-distance travel. Shenu Agarwal, MD & CEO, Ashok Leyland said, "GARUD 15M represents a significant leap forward in bus chassis technology, combining advanced engineering with unparalleled comfort and efficiency." Sanjeev Kumar, President-MHCV at Ashok Leyland said, ...

Auto companies Tata Motors, Ashok Leyland board the fully built bus boom

Financing, better after-sales services and stricter regulations fuel rising demand for FBUs

Ashok Leyland sees high enquiry from fleet operators amid consolidation

Commercial vehicle maker Ashok Leyland has been seeing a high number of enquiries from fleet operators amid the segment going through a consolidation phase, the company has said. The company is also expecting the medium and heavy commercial vehicle (MHCV) segment to grow in a single-digit this fiscal as against earlier estimates of a flat growth, Sanjeev Kumar, President for MHCV, Ashok Leyland said on Friday here. Ashok Leyland is hosting a two-day 'Mini Expo' in Navi Mumbai, showcasing its diverse line-up of vehicles, including trucks and buses, in its MHCV portfolio as well as products. Mumbai is among the 11 exclusive locations across India selected for this expo. The MHCV segment comprises multi-axle rigid trucks, haulage trucks, tippers and trailers. Prior to Covid, the mix between the fleet and retail customers would be in the 40:60 ratio, which has been changing now, said Prasad. "The market is going through a consolidation where ... they have the advantage of income, in

Ashok Leyland falls 4% after July sales disappoint. Check details here

The fall in the share price came after the automotive manufacturer reported disappointing July 2024 sales numbers.

Auto industry wants CVs to be a part of FAME scheme: Dheeraj Hinduja

Hinduja talks about the Red Sea crisis, the Faster Adoption and Manufacturing of Electric (And Hybrid) Vehicles (FAME) scheme, and industry growth this fiscal year

Ashok Leyland Q1 FY25 results: Net profit declines 6% to Rs 509 crore

While the company achieved its highest-ever Q1 CV volumes, the Power Solutions, Aftermarket, Defence business, and the International Operations also contributed strongly to the top line

Ashok Leyland Q1 result: PAT dips 6% to Rs 509 cr, total income up 10%

Hinduja group flagship Ashok Leyland on Thursday reported a 6 per cent year-on-year fall in its consolidated net profit to Rs 509 crore in the June 2024 quarter. The company posted a net profit of Rs 544 crore in the April-June quarter of the previous fiscal. Total income increased to Rs 10,754 crore in the first quarter against Rs 9,735 crore in the year-ago period, Ashok Leyland said in a regulatory filing. Ashok Leyland Chairman Dheeraj Hinduja said the commercial vehicle industry continues to maintain the growth momentum, contrary to the expectations at the start of the year. Industry volumes for the first quarter were at comparable levels to the previous peak of Q1FY19, he stated. "The company's Q1 performance has beaten all expectations, we have been able to post excellent results with focused market performance while reining in costs," Hinduja stated. Through Switch Mobility, the company is geared to participate in the growing EV market with a clear road map, he added. Wi

Growth, valuations support Ashok Leyland as competition rises in industry

Most brokerages positive about commercial vehicle manufacturer but are concerned about demand

Automakers stocks sprint up post May sales; M&M, Ashok Leyland zoom 6%

Shares of Mahindra and Mahindra (M&M) zoomed 5.9 per cent, hitting its 52-week high at Rs 2,654 per share on the BSE in today's intraday trade