In one of its biggest overseas orders, Ashok Leyland has won $170 million (₹ 1140 crore) order from the government of United Republic of Tanzania.

The order is for purchase of Ashok Leyland’s vehicles, gensets, spares and equipment for development of workshops, training modules and allied equipment to be fitted on ambulances, said a company statement.

“Exports to key international markets is an essential part of company’s strategic intent to globalise its product portfolio and derisk itself from supplying only into India. “We, at Ashok Leyland, are truly enthused by this strategy to expand out global presence, as we are certain it will pay rich dividends in the future,” said Vinod Dasari, Managing Director of Ashok Leyland.

It may be recalled that Ashok Leyland had recently concluded the supply of 773 vehicles to Tanzania under Line of Credit from Government of India. Further, the company is currently executing another order for supply of 777 vehicles to the Ministry of Home Affairs of Tanzania.

The latest order is being financed fully by Exim Bank of India under National Export Insurance Account scheme.

Almost a year ago, Hinduja flagship secured a $200 million order for supplying 3600 vehicles to Cote D’lvoire.

The new order reiterates market acceptance of Ashok Leyland's products in the African region, said the company.