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Ashok Leyland launches ecomet Star 1915 to cater to long haul customers

Hinduja Group flagship company Ashok Leyland has unveiled the ecomet Star 1915 truck in the intermediate commercial vehicle segment, targeting long-haul customers, the company said on Wednesday. The truck with a GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight) of 18.49 tonne is positioned to address the logistical demands of customers engaged in e-commerce, parcel delivery, transportation of fresh produce among others. The launch of the new truck comes in the backdrop of the industry anticipating a growing need for higher payload capacity across applications. Ashok Leyland is complimenting the rapid expansion of the ICV segment by consistently introducing unique and innovative products. We are delighted to unveil the ecomet Star 1915 truck with GVW of 18.49T, equipped with the proven 150hp H4 engine, ideally suited for long-distance applications, the company's President - Medium Heavy Commercial Vehicle President Sanjeev Kumar said. The new ecomet Star 1915 truck assures remarkable fuel efficiency, fast

Ashok Leyland launches the new ecomet Star 1915 truck with 18.49T GVW

The latest truck by the company is suited for long-distance applications, designed for fuel efficiency and faster turnaround time

Ashok Leyland wins order for 1,282 buses from Gujarat state transporter

This order, one of the largest by a state transport undertaking for a single original equipment maker (OEM), will help Ashok Leyland strengthen its dominant position in the Indian bus market

Ashok Leyland to set up bus plant in Uttar Pradesh, invest Rs 1,000 cr

Upon commencement of operations, the manufacturing facility will initially have the capacity to produce 2500 buses per year

Ashok Leyland, UP govt sign MoU to set up greenfield bus plant in state

Under this partnership, Ashok Leyland will focus on production of electric buses, and will assemble other vehicles powered by available fuels, as well as emerging alternative fuels

Auto index hits speed bump, loses 1.8% after Nitin Gadkari's flip-flop

Tata Motors, Mahindra & Mahindra and Ashok Leyland fell 2.19 per cent, 1.55 per cent and 2.68 per cent, respectively

'Payment security mechanism, subsidies to help electric mobility growth'

A well defined payment security mechanism for long-term contracts would help support large-scale rollout of electric buses in the country, according to Ashok Leyland Chairman Dheeraj Hinduja. In an interaction with PTI, he also emphasised on the importance of subsidies in faster adoption of electric mobility in India. "So I would say two areas -- one, the subsidies or whatever benefits that the government can consider for promoting electric vehicles is of course welcome, and then some type of payment security mechanisms are also required. It would help the industry to grow at a faster pace," Hinduja said. He was replying to a query to list initiatives which could aid in the growth of electric vehicles in the country. Hinduja said the government is already looking into some form of security of its payment structure. "When you're looking at these GCC (Gross Cost Contracting) contracts for 10-12 years, the OEMs do want some security of how to ensure that the payments will happen durin

Spot in top 10 manufacturers, Net Zero status: Ashok Leyland outlines goals

At present, the company is the 20th largest commercial vehicle manufacturer in the world

Ashok Leyland marks 75 years with e-LCV launch, signs deal with 16 firms

Signs deal with 16 companies, including Amazon and Flipkart, for supply 13,000 vehicles in the new IeV series

Vision to be among top 10 global commercial vehicle players: Ashok Leyland

Hinduja group flagship Ashok Leyland on Thursday said its aiming to be among the top 10 global commercial vehicle manufacturers in the near future. According to company chairman Dheeraj Hinduja, the heavy commercial vehicle maker is looking at exploring newer markets. Top officials of Ashok Leyland were here to mark the 75th anniversary celebrations of the city-headquartered company. "You know our vision is clear and we have discussed it many times, that is to be a global Top 10 commercial vehicle player. Currently, we are at No 20..." Hinduja told select reporters. Elaborating, he said the company's sales volume was growing in the Indian market and the 'Avtar' product developed by Ashok Leyland was a modular product, and such products have been developed with a mindset to serve international markets. "What is critical for us is to create the right network outside of India, find appropriate distributors in markets where we are currently not present," he added. In the last 16 mont

Ashok Leyland, REC: 5 Nifty 500 stocks that can slip 10% from here on

AIA Engineering and Ashok Leyland look weak on the chartk, while shares of IDFC Bank and REC look ripe for an interim correction, indicate charts.

At 75, Ashok Leyland shifts to top gear on EV business in India, overseas

Its arm Switch Mobility has captured 20% of India e-bus market within two years of inception; plans two EV products every year for next five years

Ashok Leyland reports 10% rise in sales to 15,576 units in August

Commercial vehicle maker Ashok Leyland on Friday reported a 10 per cent increase in total sales at 15,576 units in August 2023. The same stood at 14,121 units in the same month last year. Total domestic sales were at 14,545 units last month as against 13,301 units in the year-ago period, a growth of 9 per cent, Ashok Leyland said in a regulatory filing. Medium and heavy commercial vehicle sales in the domestic market were 17 per cent higher at 9,013 units as compared to 7,671 units in August 2022, it added. However, sales of light commercial vehicles in the domestic market were down 2 per cent at 5,532 units last month as against 5,630 units in August last year.

Ashok Leyland partners CSB Bank Ltd for vehicle financing solutions

Commercial vehicle maker Ashok Leyland on Thursday said it has partnered with CSB Bank Ltd for offering vehicle financing solutions to its customers. The two companies have signed a Memorandum of Understanding and the partnership will enable them to offer customised financial solutions to the automaker's customers, Ashok Leyland said in a statement. "The partnership with CSB Bank will benefit customers with financial products, which are specifically tailored for a hassle-free experience. Through our vast network of dealerships, we will be able to provide the best financial solutions to our wide range of commercial vehicle customers," Ashok Leyland CFO & Director Gopal Mahadevan said. CSB Bank Group Head and Head, Retail Banking, Narendra Dixit said, "This partnership will enable the bank to grow its portfolio of assets and extend its reach into previously untapped consumer segments.

MSCI shuffle: REC, HDFC AMC, PFC & others to receive upto $214mn inflows

IDFC First Bank, REC, PFC, Ashok Leyland, HDFC AMC, Cummins India, Astral, and Supreme Industries shares are poised to receive $152 to $214 million inflows today

Ashok Leyland expands offering in CNG, launches truck in 18.5 tn segment

Strengthening its CNG portfolio, Ashok Leyland on Monday unveiled the 1922 4X2 truck in the 18.5 tonne segment with multiple cylinder options and four loading span choices. The haulage truck offers industry-best fluid efficiency, power and range (single fill) in its segment, the leading commercial vehicle manufacturer said. President-MHCV, Ashok Leyland, Sanjeev Kumar said, "in an endeavour to expand our product offerings in the CNG segment to strengthen the portfolio, and meet the ever-growing demands of the customers, we have introduced 1922 4X2 truck in the 18.5T segment...this new range will further strengthen our portfolio, helping us improve our market share in the fast-growing CNG space." The truck is powered by an H-series CNG engine with 162 kW (220 hp) and 700 Nm torque. Key features include single-fill range of 1150+ km, multiple CNG cylinder options (including 1,200L) and four loading span options ranging from 6.1m (20 ft) to 9.75m (32ft). The 1922 CNG truck offers the

Ashok Leyland acquires OHM to house E-MaaS business, will invest Rs 300 cr

Electric mobility as a service 'important part' of commercial electric vehicle business, says conglomerate

Ashok Leyland to acquire OHM India as part of EV plan, to invest Rs 300 cr

Hinduja group flagship firm Ashok Leyland on Monday said it will fully acquire OHM Global Mobility Pvt Ltd from OHM International Mobility Ltd and will invest Rs 300 crore into the acquired entity. OHM Global Mobility Pvt Ltd (OHM India) is a wholly-owned subsidiary of OHM International Mobility Ltd UK (OHM UK) and the promoter, Hinduja Automotive Ltd, directly holds 20 per cent and indirectly through other subsidiaries holds 43.23 per cent in OHM UK, Ashok Leyland said in a regulatory filing. The acquisition is a part of the company's EV strategy to engage in the business of eMaaS (e-Mobility as a Service). This would likely result in enhancing the operational efficiency and synergy, it added. OHM India is envisaged to operate in transportation, logistics operation and management and eMaaS. "The company also proposes to infuse fresh equity or preference capital of up to Rs 300 crore in one or more tranches into OHM India for its business requirements," Ashok Leyland said. OHM Ind

REC, Supreme stocks surge on MSCI Global Standard Indexes inclusion

The other inclusions - IDFC First Bank, PFC, Ashok Leyland, Cummins India, Astral and HDFC AMC - were on the expected lines. ACC was the only exclusion

MSCI Global Standard Index review: PFC, REC among 8 entrants; ACC excluded

According to a Nuvama Alternative and Quantitative Research, PFC and HDFC AMC are likely to see inflows of $203 million and $153 million, respectively