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India needs ‘a lot of new trucks’ as ageing fleet drives replacement demand: Ashok Leyland CEO

India needs ‘a lot of new trucks’ as ageing fleet drives replacement demand: Ashok Leyland CEO

India
September 3, 2026
Shenu Agarwal expects commercial vehicle demand to remain strong as India replaces an ageing fleet and builds more infrastructure, though rising commodity costs and interest rates remain key risks.