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Ashok Leyland Reports 9% Growth in Total Sales for April 2026

Posted On : 2026-05-04 21:42:20( TIMEZONE : IST )

Ashok Leyland, the flagship of the Hinduja Group and a leading commercial vehicle manufacturer, has reported a steady start to the 2026-27 financial year. The company announced total sales (Domestic + Exports) of 14,646 units for April 2026, marking a 9% increase over the 13,421 units sold in the same month last year.

The performance was highlighted by strong double-digit growth in the truck and light commercial vehicle (LCV) segments, which helped offset a slowdown in the bus category.

Domestic Sales Performance

The domestic market remained the primary driver of volume, growing by 14% year-on-year:

M&HCV Trucks: Medium and Heavy Commercial Vehicle trucks saw a robust 15% growth, with 6,814 units sold compared to 5,915 units in April 2025.

LCV Segment: Light Commercial Vehicles performed exceptionally well, jumping 23% to reach 6,265 units.

M&HCV Bus: The domestic bus segment faced a contraction, with sales falling 22% to 1,163 units.

Total Domestic: Combined domestic sales stood at 14,242 units, up from 12,509 units in the previous year.

Consolidated Sales (Domestic + Exports)

When accounting for international shipments, the overall sales trajectory remained positive, despite a sharper decline in global bus demand:

Trucks (M&HCV): Total truck sales rose 15% to 7,007 units, reflecting healthy demand for logistics and infrastructure-related hauling.

Buses (M&HCV): Total bus sales (Domestic + Exports) declined by 30%, dropping to 1,295 units from 1,841 units in the prior year.

LCV: Combined LCV sales grew by 16% to 6,344 units.

Summary and Outlook

The April 2026 figures underscore a resilient demand for freight-carrying vehicles in the Indian market. While the Light Commercial Vehicle segment continues to show high-growth momentum, the Medium and Heavy Truck segment remains a stable pillar for the company.

While export-specific bus demand was particularly soft during the month, the overall 9% growth in total vehicle sales provides a solid foundation for the new fiscal year. The company continues to monitor market dynamics across its diverse commercial vehicle portfolio to maintain this growth trajectory.

Shares of Ashok Leyland Limited was last trading in BSE at Rs. 160.70 as compared to the previous close of Rs. 162.10. The total number of shares traded during the day was 877958 in over 12902 trades.

The stock hit an intraday high of Rs. 164.00 and intraday low of 159.10. The net turnover during the day was Rs. 141541569.00.