The average age of the CV fleet, which has surged to a record high of 10 years, is likely to fuel healthy replacement demand, albeit a few quarters away
The new light commercial vehicle dealership -- Sunil MotoCorp -- is the 8th 3S (sales, service and spares) facility in Chhindwara, Madhya Pradesh and offers a range of LCV products including BADA DOST, DOST, PARTNER AND MiTR.
Within the M&HCV growth momentum, Ashok Leyland is seeing strong demand growth from higher tonnage vehicles driven by better unit economics of these vehicles.
When queried if the company foresees any impact on margins with more LCVs, Ashok Leyland Chairman Dheeraj Hinduja said that he expects the same type of margins in light trucks as the company sees in M&HCVs
The company is hoping to maintain its 30 percent market share this year and grow to about 35 percent going forward
Agarwal further said that the company sticks to the forecast of MHCV industry growth of 8-9% in FY24.
To launch two e-LCVs in the fourth quarter of this fiscal; the firm is yet to find a strategic partner for its EV division.
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Shenu Agarwal, MD & CEO, says the company’s plan is to accelerate product development and roll them out within 2023. He says Ashok Leyland has been contemplating a foray into the sub-two-tonne segment for some time now.
India’s second-largest commercial vehicle-maker has said while it is present in only 60 percent of the light truck market, it is keen to tap the remaining 40 percent with new products
The government spending on infrastructure will be a big volume driver, especially for the MHCV segment
The mini-trucks are targeted at the last-mile logistics segment, where the company sees enormous demand.
The LCV has been introduced in the 2 to 3.5 tonne category priced from Rs 7.68 lakh to Rs 7.87 lakh (ex-showroom) pan-India.
International reports suggest that the association has plans to achieve sales numbers in various countries.
Hinduja Group flagship Ashok Leyland is gearing up for its solo journey in the light commercial vehicle (LCV) space after separation from partner Nissan with plans to introduce 8-10 products over the next 2-3 years that will entail an investment of up to Rs 400 crore.
Initially, the vehicle will be sold in three cities Ahmedabad, Kolkata and Ludhiana - priced at Rs 4.03 lakh, Rs 4.11 lakh and Rs 4.01 lakh respectively, MSI said in a statement.
With macros finally showing signs of recovery, one sector most sensitive to the economic cycle -- commercial vehicles -- appears headed for growth.
While Maruti confirmed to CNBC TV18 that the proposed LCV will be launched in the first half of the current fiscal, it declined any further details.
Ajay Srivastava of Dimensions Capital says the pharma sector will give good returns from a 3-5 year perspective.
Mahindra & Mahindra's sales volume climbed 21 percent to 41,590 vehicles in November compared to 34,292 vehicles in same month last year, which was lower than analysts' estimates.
Angel Broking has come out with its report on Automobile Sector. "CV‘s rebound sharply; 2Ws & tractors remain subdued", says the report.
Mahindra Truck and Bus Division (MTBD), a part of USD 16.9 billion Mahindra Group, plans to be a full range commercial vehicle player with focus on developing vehicles in the 9-16 tonnes range
JLR's profit after tax may tank 57 percent to pound 393 million on weak operational performance and revenue is seen falling 3.6 percent to pound 5,160 million on lower volume growth year-on-year.
Analysts are expecting a very strong quarter led by massive rebound in the industry by medium and heavy commercial vehicles (MHCV) volumes rising 40 percent Y-o-Y. During the quarter, total volume growth is likely to be 32 percent Y-o-Y at 34155 versus 26043 units.
Angel Broking has come out with its report on automobile sector. "Recovery in CVs advances; rural weakness continues to impact 2W and tractors", says the report.