Ashok Leyland Limited has begun construction of a battery pack manufacturing facility at Pillaipakkam near Chennai in Tamil Nadu. The project marks the development of a greenfield unit intended to support the company’s electric mobility manufacturing and battery pack production capabilities. The project will involve an investment of INR 4–5 billion and forms part of […]
Ashok Leyland announced plans to invest more than INR 50 billion over the next 7–10 years to develop and manufacture next-generation batteries in India. The investment will cover both automotive and non-automotive applications, including energy storage systems. The company has signed a long-term exclusive partnership with China-based CALB Group for the initiative. The agreements were […]
Ashok Leyland has inaugurated a new bus manufacturing plant in Malavalli, near Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh. The facility, spanning 75 acres, has an annual production capacity of 4,800 buses, including both diesel and electric models under Ashok Leyland and Switch Mobility brands. The plant integrates advanced manufacturing technologies and automation to enhance production efficiency. It also […]
Hinduja Tech, a mobility-focused engineering and R&D subsidiary of Ashok Leyland, has acquired TECOSIM Group, a European company specializing in virtual validation and body engineering. The acquisition is part of Hinduja Tech’s strategy to enhance its service offerings and strengthen its presence in the European market. TECOSIM employs over 650 professionals across the UK, Germany, […]
Ashok Leyland representatives, N.V. Balachander and T. Sasikumar, recently discussed the company’s advancements in research and development and plans for significant investments in battery manufacturing. During the meeting, proposals for land allocation were presented, aimed at facilitating the company’s battery manufacturing initiatives. The discussion also included an invitation for Ashok Leyland to participate in the […]
SWITCH Mobility Automotive Ltd., a subsidiary of Ashok Leyland and part of the Hinduja Group, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with electric mobility solutions provider Vertelo to deploy 1,000 electric commercial vehicles across India over the next three to five years. Under the agreement, Vertelo will lease and fund SWITCH’s electric light commercial […]
