Eicher branded trucks and buses have recorded sales of 3,909 units in August 2012, which is 7.3 per cent higher than August 2011 sales. The YTD 2012 sales stand at 33,570 units as compared to YTD 2011 sales of 31,206 units, representing a growth of 7.6 per cent. The growth is driven by buses which have recorded sale of 843 units in August, representing a growth of 53.6 per cent over the same month last year.
In the domestic CV market (5T and above), Eicher branded trucks and buses have recorded a growth of nine per cent at 3,712 units as compared to 3,407 units in August 2011. The YTD 2012 sales stand at 31,889 units, representing a growth of nine per cent.
In the domestic bus segment, Eicher buses have recorded a 43.8 per cent growth. The August 2012 sales stand at 785 units as compared to 546 units in August 2011. The YTD 2012 sales stand at 6,540 units (4,841 units), representing a 35.1 per cent growth. The heavy-duty (HD) Eicher trucks have recorded sales of 610 units in the domestic market as against 604 units. YTD Eicher HD sales are 5,369 units (4,536 units), representing an 18.4 per cent growth.