What to Watch. Order booster for Ashok Leyland

Shares of Ashok Leyland will remain in focus on Friday, following it bagging a $200-million (about ₹1,320-crore) order from Cote D’Ivoire for supply of 3,600 vehicles. The order, to be funded by EXIM Bank, involves supply of trucks and buses in 12 months. The order will help Ashok Leyland further expand its footprint in North Africa. This is the largest order ever bagged by Ashok Leyland and has to be cleared by both governments.