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Bada Dost helps Ashok Leyland increase LCV goods carrier market share in FY2021

Recent addition to its LCV range helps Ashok Leyland notch gains in a difficult year, even as rivals felt the heat of the slowdown.

By Ajit Dalvi

17 Apr 2021

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Ashok Leyland sold a total of 46,588 LCV goods carriers in FY2021, up 7.18% YoY (FY2020: 43,467), which sees it expand its market share to 11.77% from 9.72% a year ago. New Bada Dost key contributor

Ashok Leyland also sold a total of 931 Partner LCVs in FY2021.

Maruti Suzuki India, with its single commercial vehicle – the Super Carry – sold 29,556 units, up 35% YoY.

The Indian commercial vehicle (CV) industry has been fighting a number of challenges over the past two years and more. Be it the new axle norms, the shift to BS VI, the downturn in the economy or the back-breaking pandemic which has resulted in loss of demand, vehicle manufacturers are hard-pressed to sell their products.

So, when an OEM notches growth amidst these difficult conditions, it is reason to celebrate that effort. Chennai-based Ashok Leyland sold a total of 46,588 light commercial vehicles in the goods-carrying segment in FY2021, up 7.18% year on year (FY2020: 43,467). This smart performance ...

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