Ashok Leyland Limited
TOTAL COMMERCIAL VEHICLE
Total commercial vehicle volumes: 43,893 units, up 6% YoY
REVENUE: RS. 911
Revenue: Rs. 911 crores, up 5% YoY
EBITDA: RS. 911
EBITDA: Rs. 911 crores, up 11% YoY
PAT: RS. 526
PAT: Rs. 526 crores, highest ever for Q1
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Financial Performance
Our revenues in Q1 have also been ever highest, growing by 5% over last year.
This statement highlights the company's record revenue performance, indicating strong demand and effective sales strategies.
Our EBITDA has grown by 11% to reach Rs. 911 crores.
The increase in EBITDA suggests improved operational efficiency and cost management.
Our EBITDA margin is at 10.6% in Q1 FY '25, up from 10% in Q1 of the previous year.
The margin improvement reflects better price realization and efficiency, which is crucial for sustaining profitability.
Business Operations
Our total commercial vehicle volumes in Q1 have hit an all-time high of 43,893 units and are 6% up as compared to the same period last year.
This record volume indicates strong market demand and operational capacity.
Our market share at roughly 31% has been retained.
Maintaining market share amidst industry growth reflects competitive strength and brand loyalty.
Growth Initiatives
We have started delivering our first eLCV, the IeV 4 in the market, and are receiving an excellent customer response.
The launch of electric vehicles aligns with market trends towards sustainability and innovation.
We are confident of increasing our market share in both the truck and bus segment.
This statement indicates a proactive approach to growth and market penetration strategies.
Market Dynamics
We continue to remain optimistic about the CV industry prospects. Most macroeconomic parameters are favorable.
This reflects a positive outlook on the overall industry environment, which is crucial for strategic planning.
Future Outlook
The record financial performance of Q1 FY '25 gives us even more strength to move towards our midterm objective of achieving mid-teen EBITDA margin.
This guidance indicates a clear target for profitability improvement, signaling confidence in future performance.
Power Solutions volumes were lower than last year by around 20%, owing to pre-buy that happened in Q1 of last year due to emission change announcements.
This highlights a specific challenge faced in one segment, but management remains optimistic about future growth.