Ashok Leyland Secures 715-Vehicle Order From VRL Logistics; Shares Rise 3.83%

Mumbai, May 25: Ashok Leyland announced that it secured an order for 715 commercial vehicles from VRL Logistics, according to a press release submitted to the stock exchanges under Regulation 30 of SEBI Listing Regulations.

The company stated that the order includes AVTR 3120 haulage trucks, BOSS 1615 trucks and Oyster staff buses. The order further strengthens the long-standing business relationship between Ashok Leyland and VRL Logistics.

According to the company statement, deliveries are progressing in phases, with 300 trucks already delivered while the remaining 415 vehicles are scheduled for execution during the current year.

The company said the vehicles are equipped with advanced operational and fuel-efficiency technologies aimed at improving uptime, fleet productivity and logistics efficiency.

VRL Logistics managing director Dr Anand Sankeshwar stated in the release that the order reflects continued confidence in Ashok Leyland’s product quality, reliability and after-sales service network.

Ashok Leyland also said the order supports its broader strategy of strengthening its commercial vehicle presence within India’s logistics and transportation sector.

Stock Market Snapshot

Ashok Leyland share price moved higher after the company disclosed the large fleet order from one of India’s established logistics operators.

Shares of Ashok Leyland Limited traded at ₹164.27 on the NSE as of 3:30 PM IST on May 25, 2026, compared with the previous close of ₹158.21. The stock was up 3.83% so far during the trading session.

According to exchange data, the stock touched ₹165.80 and a low of ₹160.10 during the session.

Market participants tracked the order announcement amid continued demand visibility in the medium and heavy commercial vehicle segment.

Company Background

Ashok Leyland Limited is one of India’s leading commercial vehicle manufacturers and forms part of the Hinduja Group.

The company manufactures trucks, buses, light commercial vehicles and defence mobility solutions serving domestic and international markets.

Its product portfolio includes haulage trucks, tippers, buses and logistics-focused transportation solutions catering to infrastructure, industrial and passenger mobility requirements.

The company maintains a broad sales and service network across India and international export markets.

Conclusion

The latest order from VRL Logistics reinforces Ashok Leyland’s presence in India’s fleet transportation and logistics sector through repeat institutional demand.

The development also reflects ongoing replacement and expansion demand within the commercial vehicle market as logistics operators continue fleet modernisation initiatives to improve operational efficiency and uptime.

Source:

• https://www.nseindia.com/get-quote/equity/ASHOKLEY/Ashok-Leyland-Limited
• https://nsearchives.nseindia.com/corporate/ASHOKLEYLAND_25052026144951_10ALSEIntimationPressreleaseVRL.pdf