Ashok Leyland, the Hinduja Group flagship company in India, has reported a drop of 31.30% in June sales at 6,967 vehicles, as against 10,146 vehicles sold in same month year ago. In June 2013, the sales of its small commercial vehicle 'DOST' witnessed a drop of 17.30% to 2,253 units from 2,725 units sold in the same month of last year. In May 2013, the sales of its Commercial vehicle - excluding small commercial vehicle ‘DOST’ witnessed over 36.50% fall to 4,714 units from 7,421 units sold in the same month of last year.
For April 2013 to June 2013, the company has reported 20.90% drop in sales which stood at 21,721 units compared to 27,487 units posted at April 2012 to June 2012 period. The sales of its small commercial vehicle 'DOST' witnessed drop of over 5.8% to 6,824 units compared to 7,248 units sold in the same period.
Besides, the sales of its Commercial vehicle – excl small commercial vehicle ‘DOST’ witnessed over 26.40% fall and stood at 14,897 units compared to 20,239 units sold in the same period of last year.