AUTO Modern Fleet Lowers Logistics Costs, Boosts Efficiency: Ashok Leyland MD

Commercial vehicle major Ashok Leyland has welcomed the Central government’s recently approved vehicle scrappage programme for the Delhi-NCR region, saying the initiative will improve productivity, enhance road safety, reduce emissions and lower logistics costs. The Union Cabinet recently cleared a ₹9,585-crore fleet modernisation scheme aimed at replacing over 2 lakh ageing trucks and buses in […]

CW Bureau · Jun 11, 2026

MANUFACTURING Ashok Leyland Sees Strong Defence Momentum; To Maintain 20% Growth

Commercial vehicle manufacturer Ashok Leyland Ltd is banking on a robust defence order pipeline and continued growth in its subsidiaries as it has been delivering 20% growth in defence business over the last few years. The flagship company of the Hinduja group said its defence business delivered more than 20% growth in FY26, with revenues […]

CW Bureau · Jun 5, 2026

AUTO Chennai Battery Plant To Strengthen Ashok Leyland’s EV Production Push

Ashok Leyland is laying the groundwork for a deeper push into electric mobility with a phased battery manufacturing strategy that will begin with battery pack assembly before eventually expanding into cell production, reflecting a measured approach to India’s evolving EV market. The commercial vehicle maker has already conducted the groundbreaking ceremony for its battery pack […]

CW Bureau · Jun 4, 2026

AUTO Ashok Leyland Consol Q4 Net Up 11% To ₹1,381 Cr, Posts Record CV Sales

Ashok Leyland Ltd, the flagship commercial vehicle company of the Hinduja Group, reported an 11% increase in consolidated net profit for the March quarter at ₹1,381 crore compared to the year-ago period, driven by record commercial vehicle volumes and growth across businesses. Revenue from operations rose to ₹17,246 crore from ₹14,696 crore. Share of profit […]

CW Bureau · May 28, 2026

AUTO Ashok Leyland Drives Ahead With 715-Vehicle Deal From VRL Logistics

Ashok Leyland, the flagship company of the Hinduja Group, has secured an order for 715 vehicles from VRL Logistics, further strengthening the long-standing partnership between the two companies. The order comprises AVTR 3120 haulage trucks, BOSS 1615 trucks and Oyster staff buses, reinforcing Ashok Leyland’s presence in India’s commercial vehicle and logistics segments. Deliveries underway […]

CW Bureau · May 25, 2026

AUTO Dual Power Play: Ashok Leyland Launches Twin Fuel Dost Variants

Hinduja flagship Ashok Leyland has launched twin fuel variants of its popular light commercial vehicles, Dost and Dost+ XL, marking a step forward in flexible and sustainable mobility. The twin fuel Dost is priced at ₹8.20 lakh, while the Dost+ XL starts at ₹8.75 lakh (both ex-showroom). Addressing range anxiety with flexibilityThe newly launched models […]

CW Bureau · Apr 16, 2026

AUTO Ashok Leyland Hits 2.2 Lakh CV Sales Mark; Switch Mobility Tops In E-Buses

Hinduja flagship Ashok Leyland has achieved a historic milestone, recording its highest-ever annual sales of 2.20 lakh commercial vehicles (CVs). This is the first time the company has crossed the 2 lakh-unit mark, surpassing its previous peak by 12% and reinforcing its strong growth momentum in the commercial vehicle segment. A collective achievement In a […]

CW Bureau · Apr 3, 2026

STARTUP/TECHNOLOGY SHE Power: Geetha Ramamoorthi Driving KBR India With Vision

In an era when leadership in technology and engineering is increasingly defined by adaptability, KBR India’s Managing Director Geetha Ramamoorthi, stands out as a professional who has continually reinvented herself while rising through the corporate ranks. Her journey, from a finance professional to the head of a major global engineering services operation in India, reflects […]

CW Bureau · Mar 8, 2026

GENERAL Whistle Podu: Ashok Leyland Is Chennai Super Kings Official Sponsor

Commercial vehicle manufacturer Ashok Leyland Ltd (ALL) announced a strategic partnership with five-time IPL champions, the Chennai Super Kings (CSK), as their Official Sponsor. As part of this association, the Ashok Leyland logo will feature prominently on the front right chest of CSK’s iconic yellow jersey for the upcoming season. This partnership continues the longstanding association between […]

CW Bureau · Mar 6, 2026

AUTO Ashok Leyland Puts Product Innovation At Core,  LCV Is Key Priority

Hinduja flagship commercial vehicle major Ashok Leyland is expanding its competitive edge by placing product development and technology innovation at the centre of its growth strategy, even as the company delivered a record-breaking third quarter across financial and operational metrics. The Chennai-based company reported its highest-ever Q3 volumes, revenue, EBITDA, margins, profit before tax and […]

Sajan C Kumar · Feb 18, 2026

AUTO Ashok Leyland Posts Best-Ever Q3 Riding On CV Demand, Profitability

Ashok Leyland delivered its strongest-ever third-quarter performance in Q3 FY26, reflecting the company’s sharpened focus on profitable growth, market share gains and balance sheet strength amid a supportive commercial vehicle (CV) demand environment. The Hinduja Group flagship reported all-time high Q3 revenues of ₹11,534 crore, a 22% year-on-year increase from ₹9,479 crore, driven by robust […]

CW Bureau · Feb 11, 2026

AUTO Ashok Leyland, PT Pindad To Make E-Buses, Defence Vehicles For Indonesia

Hinduja flagship Ashok Leyland,  on February 4,  signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with PT Pindad, Indonesia’s premier state-owned defence and industrial equipment manufacturer for a strategic collaboration for the joint development and manufacturing of electric buses (EVs) and defence vehicles for Indonesia’s mobility and national security requirements. The agreement, signed at Pindad’s headquarters in […]

CW Bureau · Feb 4, 2026