Commercial vehicle manufacturer sells 15,239 units including exports, driven by strong bus segment performance
01 Sep 2025 | 2179 Views | By Glenn Noronha
Ashok Leyland Limited, the flagship commercial vehicle manufacturer of the Hinduja Group, reported total vehicle sales of 15,239 units in August 2025, marking a 5% increase from 14,463 units sold in the corresponding month last year.
The Chennai-based company recorded domestic sales of 13,622 units in August 2025, representing ...
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Ashok Leyland Limited, the flagship commercial vehicle manufacturer of the Hinduja Group, reported total vehicle sales of 15,239 units in August 2025, marking a 5% increase from 14,463 units sold in the corresponding month last year.
The Chennai-based company recorded domestic sales of 13,622 units in August 2025, representing a 2% year-on-year growth from 13,347 units in August 2024. When combined with exports, total sales reached 15,239 units, up from 14,463 units in the previous year.
The medium and heavy commercial vehicle (M&HCV) bus segment emerged as the primary growth driver, with sales surging 36% to 2,643 units in August 2025 from 1,944 units in the same month last year. This impressive performance in the bus segment helped offset relatively flat growth in other categories.
M&HCV truck sales remained stable at 6,738 units compared to 6,719 units in August 2024, showing minimal growth. Light commercial vehicle (LCV) sales recorded modest gains, increasing 1% to 5,858 units from 5,800 units year-on-year.
For the cumulative period from April to August 2025, Ashok Leyland sold 74,541 vehicles including exports, up 3% from 72,284 units in the corresponding period last year. Domestic cumulative sales stood at 68,350 units, marginally higher by 1% compared to 67,832 units in the previous year.
The company's M&HCV segment showed a 4% cumulative growth to 46,981 units, while LCV sales remained nearly flat at 27,560 units. The bus segment demonstrated strong cumulative performance with 22% growth to 13,194 units, while truck sales declined 1% to 33,787 units.
Tata Motors continues to dominate India's commercial vehicle market with approximately 38% market share, positioning Ashok Leyland as a significant competitor in the sector. The Indian commercial vehicle market is projected to reach USD 51.09 billion in 2025 and grow at a CAGR of 5.36% to reach USD 62.95 billion by 2029.
The August performance follows a mixed year for Ashok Leyland, with the company reporting 8% growth in total vehicle sales for July 2025 and experiencing volatility in earlier months including a 33% drop in April 2025 sales following strong March performance.
Industry trends indicate increasing focus on electric and hybrid commercial vehicles, with growing adoption of electric and hybrid vehicles representing a major trend in the Indian commercial vehicles market.