Ashok Leyland's Agarwal on Its Middle East Legacy

Bloomberg Markets Thursday 20 August 2026, 04:18 UTC 1 min read

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Ashok Leyland MD & CEO Shenu Agarwal discusses how sustained oil strength could reshape demand, costs and opportunities for one of India’s most iconic commercial vehicle makers. He also talks about positioning the company at a critical juncture in its Middle Eastern journey. Shenu speaks with Haslinda Amin on "Insight with Haslinda Amin.

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