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Ashok Leyland

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Last activity: 01.04.2025
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Ashok Leyland, flagship of the Hinduja group, is the 2nd largest manufacturer of commercial vehicles in India, the 4th largest manufacturer of buses in the world, and one of the largest manufacturers of trucks. Headquartered in Chennai, 9 manufacturing plants gives an international footprint - 7 in India, a bus manufacturing facility in Ras Al Khaimah (UAE) and another one at Leeds, United Kingdom. Ashok Leyland has a well-diversified portfolio across the automobile industry.

A US $ 2.7 billion (2015-16) company, Ashok Leyland is one of the most fully-integrated manufacturing companies with a product range from 2.5T GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight) to 49T GTW (Gross Trailer Weight) in trucks, 16 to 80 seater buses, vehicles for defence and special applications, and diesel engines for industrial, genset and marine applications. Over 70 million passengers use Ashok Leyland buses to get to their destinations every day while over 700,000 trucks keep the wheels of economies moving. With the largest fleet of logistics vehicles deployed in the Indian Army and significant partnerships with armed forces across the globe, Ashok Leyland helps to keep borders secure.

Pioneers in the Commercial Vehicle (CV) space, many product concepts have become industry benchmarks and norms. Ashok Leyland has ISO/TS 16949 Corporate Certification and is also the first CV manufacturer in India to receive the OBD-II (on board diagnostic) certification for BS IV-compliant commercial vehicle engines, SCR (selective catalytic reduction), EGR (exhaust gas recirculation) and CNG technologies. Driven by innovative products suitable for a wide range of applications and an excellent understanding of the customers and local market conditions, Ashok Leyland has been at the fore-front of the commercial vehicle industry for decades.

The Company’s wide-spread customer base is served through an all-India sales and service network, supplemented by over 5000 touch points. With technology-enabled customer engagement processes and knowledge on the specific applications of the product range, Ashok Leyland sales team are well equipped to fulfil customer’s needs. Ashok Leyland manages driver training institutes across India and has trained over 800,000 drivers since inception. On-site service training for technicians are provided by Ashok Leyland’s service training institutes located in 7 locations across India.
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Location: India, Tamil Nadu, Chennai
Employees: 10001+
Phone: +91 44 2220 6000
Founded date: 1948

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01.04.2025Truck sales register single-digit growth in March, raising hopes of market recoveryCommercial vehicle manufacturers have posted growth in truck sales for March 2025 after a phase of subdued performance. This positive growth hints at a revival in the sector, which has faced headwinds and uncertainties in recent months. Des...
31.03.2025Ashok Leyland's Strategic Moves: A Dual Approach to GrowthIn the fast-paced world of business, companies often find themselves at a crossroads. For Ashok Leyland, a titan in the commercial vehicle sector, the road ahead is marked by two significant developments. One is a potential acquisition that...
28.03.2025MoD rushes with contracts as FY draws closeWith the financial year 2024-25 coming to an end, the Ministry of Defence (MoD) is rushing to wind up contracts for mobility solutions and simulators for the armed forces. Ashok Leyland, on Friday announced that its defence business has won...
25.03.2025Ashok Leyland may pick up majority stake in SML IsuzuSources aware of the deal talks say negotiations are at an advanced stage between Ashok Leyland and Japan’s Sumitomo Corporation and Isuzu. In what could be the first major acquisition by Ashok Leyland in recent years, India’s second larges...
22.03.2025Bull Machines and Ashok Leyland: A Surge in India's Manufacturing LandscapeIn the heart of India’s manufacturing sector, two companies are making waves. Bull Machines and Ashok Leyland are not just expanding; they are redefining the landscape of construction and automotive manufacturing. Their recent investments a...
21.03.2025Bull Machines plans ₹120-crore investment in capacity expansionCoimbatore-based Bull Machines, a manufacturer of construction equipment backhoe loaders, plans to double its annual production capacity to 9,000 units from 4,500. The company will make an initial investment of ₹120 crore in FY 2025-26 as p...
19.03.2025Ashok Leyland commissions new manufacturing facility in APAutomotive manufacturer Ashok Leyland of the Hinduja Group has set up its plant in Mallavalli Model Industrial Park, Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh. The plant was formally inaugurated by Nara Lokesh, Minister for IT and Education, Government of...
04.03.2025Italy’s Fontana picking up majority stake in auto parts maker Right Tight FastenersA factory of Right Tight Fasteners in Nashik | Credit: Company Fontana Gruppo, an Italian fasteners manufacturer, has agreed to pick up a majority stake in auto component maker Right Tight Fasteners Pvt Ltd to expand its presence in India. ...
03.02.2025Tata Motors sees tailwinds for the commercial vehicle industry in Q4Chennai Tata Motors’ commercial vehicle (CV) business head has expressed optimism about the commercial vehicle sector’s performance in the current quarter, citing encouraging signs such as improving utilisation levels, positive customer sen...
18.01.2025Eicher Trucks and Buses Drives into the Electric FutureEicher Trucks and Buses has made a bold move. The company has entered the electric small commercial vehicle (SCV) market with its new Eicher Pro X Range. This launch took place at the Bharat Mobility Global Expo 2025, a significant event in...
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