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Ashok Leyland: A stronger balance sheet inside a business that will always remain cyclical

Quarterly numbers tell you what happened. But they do not always tell you why it happened. In commercial vehicles, demand can change because of many reasons: Interest rates, freight movement, regulation, vehicle utilisation, or simply the age of the fleet. This story looks at the factors that matter most for…

The Economic Times · Oct 1

Ashok Leyland's best year in its history, and what the annual report says about holding on to it

Ashok Leyland sold more commercial vehicles in FY26 than in any year since it was founded, earned its highest-ever profit, and closed with Rs. 5,899 crore of net cash. Where does the company go from here? What strategies will it adopt? A close reading of the 340-page annual report, along…

The Economic Times · Oct 1

Ashok Leyland just had a record June quarter. So why did the margin fall a full point?

Ashok Leyland's June-quarter has an unusual contradiction. The company sold 48,763 commercial vehicles, its highest-ever first-quarter volume, and revenue from operations rose 10.43% to Rs. 9,634 crore. Yet, the operating EBITDA was Rs. 970 crore, almost the same as a year earlier. The Q1 FY 27 result must, therefore, be…

The Economic Times · Oct 1

Stocks in news: Indigo Paints, LG Electronics India, Tata Motors PV, Honasa Consumer, Ashok Leyland, Physicswallah

Indian equity markets saw a decline on Thursday, August 13, with the Nifty 50 closing lower. Persistent Middle East tensions and a stronger US dollar influenced investor sentiment negatively. Several companies like Indigo Paints and LG Electronics India reported their first-quarter earnings results. Other firms such as Ashok Leyland and…

The Economic Times · Aug 14

Expect commercial vehicle industry to grow in single digit this fiscal: Ashok Leyland

Ashok Leyland predicts a modest growth forecast in the single digits for the domestic commercial vehicles sector this fiscal year. Despite the backdrop of geopolitical tensions and the impact of a diesel price increase, demand appears resilient. The company is optimistic that the first half will outpace the second half…

The Economic Times · Jul 20

Ashok Leyland partners with Rosmerta Recycling to boost commercial vehicle scrapping

Ashok Leyland has joined forces with Rosmerta Recycling to streamline the scrapping of old commercial vehicles across India. This partnership will offer customers a hassle-free process, including deregistration support, at authorized facilities. The initiative aligns with government programs to modernize fleets, reduce pollution, and encourage the adoption of newer, eco-friendly…

The Economic Times · Jul 6

Tata Motors CV acquisition delay won't dent long-term gains: Sudip Bandyopadhyay

Tata Motors' acquisition of Iveco's commercial vehicle business is delayed until September 2026, a move market expert Sudip Bandyopadhyay finds "disappointing" but still sees as a "fantastic leap up." The deal promises a seamless product range and global expansion. Meanwhile, the Indian auto sector anticipates a monsoon-driven boost, with Maruti…

The Economic Times · Jun 26

Ashok Leyland, Tata Motors and other CV stocks soar up to 9%. What’s triggering the surge?

US and Iran have reached an initial peace agreement to end their nearly four-month conflict, restore shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, and ease global energy disruptions. The deal, to be signed in Switzerland on June 19, also covers broader regional issues including Lebanon. This development has boosted market sentiment…

The Economic Times · Jun 15

'India to pilot hydrogen buses, trucks on 10 roads; Reliance, Tata, NTPC among partners,' says Nitin Gadkari

India is launching a pilot project for hydrogen-powered buses and trucks on ten roads. Major companies like Reliance and Tata are partnering in this initiative. The country aims to become an energy exporter, moving beyond imports. This marks a significant step in India's energy transition, with flex-fuel vehicles also set…

The Economic Times · Jun 4

Bonus issues, dividends and more: Reliance Industries, Trent among 20 stocks turning ex-date this week

Reliance Industries, Trent, and 18 other stocks are set to turn ex-date this week for corporate actions including dividends and bonus issues. Investors must hold shares by the record date to be eligible. Key events include Anand Rathi Wealth's 1:1 bonus and Trent's 1:2 bonus issue.

The Economic Times · May 31