Staff Writer
Chennai: Ashok Leyland ended November 2025 with a sharp rise in commercial vehicle sales, buoyed by strong demand across domestic and export markets. The company reported domestic sales of 16,491 units for the month, a 32 percent jump from 12,473 units in November 2024, underscoring the steady recovery in freight and passenger mobility.
The medium and heavy commercial vehicle portfolio continued to drive growth. Total M&HCV sales rose 29 percent to 10,238 units, supported by a 30 percent rise in truck volumes to 8,576 units and a 27 percent increase in bus sales to 1,662 units. Light commercial vehicles delivered an even stronger performance, with sales climbing 37 percent to 6,253 units compared with 4,560 units a year earlier.
Cumulative domestic sales for the financial year reached 1,18,364 units through November, up 7 percent from 1,10,413 units in the same period last year, reflecting sustained fleet expansion in both the cargo and passenger segments.
Including exports, Ashok Leyland sold 18,272 vehicles in November, marking a 29 percent increase from 14,137 units in the previous year. Total cumulative sales, including international markets, stood at 1,29,446 units, a 9 percent rise over 1,18,964 units recorded last year.
Exports added further momentum, especially in the M&HCV bus segment, which posted 23 percent cumulative growth to reach 21,131 units, compared with 17,235 units a year earlier. The combined domestic and export performance highlights broad-based demand as infrastructure projects, logistics and intercity transport continue to gather pace.
The strong November print reinforces signs of a steady upcycle in the commercial vehicle market, supported by growing freight movement and rising mobility needs across the country.
