Ashok Leyland Wins Arbitration Against DTC, Awarded ₹222.65 Crore
Ashok Leyland Limited won an arbitration against Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC), with the Arbitral Tribunal awarding ₹222.65 Crore. The award includes interest at 10% per annum and legal costs of ₹2.96 Crore. DTC's counterclaim of ₹136 Crore was rejected.
The award of ₹222.65 Crore is a material financial event, but the final impact will depend on the total amount including interest and the company's assessment of awarded vs. claimed amounts.
The company has won a significant portion of its arbitration claim, which is a positive development.
Ashok Leyland Limited has received an order from the Arbitral Tribunal, New Delhi, concerning a dispute with Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC). The company had supplied buses to DTC between 2009 and 2011 and subsequently initiated arbitration in 2013 for claims amounting to ₹445 Crore. DTC had filed a counterclaim of ₹136 Crore.
The Arbitral Tribunal, in its majority award dated July 6, 2026, has allowed part of Ashok Leyland's claims, awarding ₹222.65 Crore. This amount will accrue interest at 10% per annum for the pre-arbitration period, pendente lite, and from the date of the award until payment, along with legal costs of ₹2.96 Crore. The tribunal has also rejected DTC's entire counterclaim.
Ashok Leyland is currently reviewing the award details to ascertain the final amount, including interest, and is considering its options for the portion of the claim that was not awarded. The company has made this information available on its website.
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