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Ashok Leyland targets ₹2,000 crore cost savings as commodity costs rise

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Ashok Leyland targets cost cuts of about ₹2,000 crore over the next 18–24 months to offset commodity inflation pressure on margins, focusing on metal costs, sourcing and value engineering. The company has already taken two price increases in FY27 of about 2–2.25% and is evaluating further pricing or discount optimisation as MHCV coverage needs fall. It also expects replacement demand to remain strong and is preparing battery-pack production in 2027.

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