Ashok Leyland posts record Q1 FY27 sales of 48,763 vehicles, but operating margin drops to 10.06%
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Ashok Leyland reported record Q1 FY27 volumes and revenue, but operating EBITDA was flat as total expenses outpaced sales growth. Margin compression was driven mainly by higher material costs (notably steel) and rising employee expenses, while blended revenue per vehicle was nearly unchanged, suggesting mix and pricing limits. Credit costs also rose sharply in the finance segment, weakening consolidated operating quality despite higher reported profit.
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Ashok Leyland posted a record Q1 FY27 volume of 48,763 vehicles, while revenue rose 10.43% year-on-year to Rs. 9,634 crore. Total expenses grew faster, up 11.4%, keeping operating profitability under pressure and pulling the operating margin down from 11.11% to 10.06%. Net profit margin also eased to 6.32% from 6.81%.
