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Ashok Leyland's Total Sales Climb 9% in April

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-- Commercial vehicles manufacturer Ashok Leyland (NSE:ASHOKLEY, BOM:500477) total sales rose 9% to 14,646 units in April from 13,421 units sold a year ago, according to a Monday filing to the Indian stock exchanges.

During the reported month, total medium and heavy commercial vehicles grew 4% at 8,302 units from 7,960 units a year earlier.

Of the total, domestic sales of the commercial vehicles manufacturer were also up 14% year-on-year in April to 14,242 units.

The company's shares were up nearly 1% in recent trade.

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