Eicher trucks and buses record 9% growth in sales in June 2012

The following are the key highlights for June 2012

• Despite overall slowdown being witnessed in the Commercial vehicles industry, Eicher branded trucks and buses have recorded sales of 4064 units in the month of June 2012 which is 9.2% higher than June 2011 sales. The YTD 2012 sales stand at 26059 units as compared to YTD 2011 sales of 23412 units, representing a growth of 11.3%. While all product segments have recorded growth over June 2011, the growth is driven by buses which have recorded sale of 1114 units in June 2012 a growth of 23.8% over June 2011 and LMD (5-14t) trucks which have recorded 4.8% growth over June 2011. Exports have recorded 177.6% growth.
• In the domestic CV Market ( 5T and Above), Eicher branded Trucks and Buses have recorded a growth of 4.2% in June 2012 as compared to June 2011. The June 2012 figure stood at 3767 units as compared to 3616 units in June 2011. The YTD 2012 sales stand at 24685 units as compared to YTD 2011 sales of 21917 units, representing a growth of 12.6%.
• In the domestic Bus segment, Eicher Buses have recorded a 16.6% growth. The June 2012 sales stand at 1049 units as compared to 900 units in June 2011. The YTD 2012 sales stand at 4826 units as compared to YTD 2011 sales of 3398 units, representing a 42% growth.
• The heavy-duty (HD) Eicher branded trucks have recorded sales of 523 units in the domestic market as against 493 units in June 2011, representing a growth of 6.1%. YTD Eicher HD sales are 4197 units as against 3331 units in 2011, representing a 26% growth.
• On the Exports front Eicher Trucks and Buses have recorded sales of 297 units in June 2012 as against 107 units in June 2011, representing a growth of 177.6%. The exports pipeline continues to be very healthy.

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