Ashok Leyland has inaugurated a new integrated commercial vehicle manufacturing plant near Lucknow Airport, reinforcing its commitment to electric mobility and sustainable manufacturing. The plant was inaugurated by Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, and Union Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy.
The inauguration witnessed participation from senior Uttar Pradesh government officials, diplomats, industrialists, Ashok Leyland’s global dealers and suppliers, and leadership from the Hinduja Group.
Located in Sarojini Nagar Industrial Area, the 70-acre facility is Ashok Leyland’s most advanced manufacturing plant globally. It is designed to produce up to 5,000 vehicles annually, with electric vehicles forming the primary focus. The plant employs a workforce largely drawn from Uttar Pradesh, including a significant number of women employees.
Dheeraj Hinduja, Chairman, Ashok Leyland, said, “The inauguration of this new plant marks the beginning of an important new chapter for Ashok Leyland in the vibrant state of Uttar Pradesh. Our Group remains deeply committed to unlocking further opportunities that drive economic growth, create meaningful employment, and foster long-term prosperity in the region. This manufacturing plant reaffirms our resolve to help shape the future of India’s commercial vehicle industry, and we are confident that it will make a strong contribution towards employment generation while advancing sustainable mobility. With this new plant, we are preparing ourselves for the future and take one step further to achieve our Net Zero emission goals.”
Shenu Agarwal, MD & CEO, Ashok Leyland, said, “As one of India’s largest and most progressive states, Uttar Pradesh has demonstrated a strong and consistent commitment to environmental responsibility and sustainable development, making it a natural partner in our green mobility journey. This coupled with Ashok Leyland’s ambition to achieve Net Zero by 2048 has been a key catalyst for establishing this state-of-the-art facility in Uttar Pradesh. Equipped with most modern technology and high levels of automation, the plant reflects our focus on world-class quality and innovation. With a strong emphasis on electric buses, this facility marks a significant step towards building a cleaner, future-ready mobility ecosystem for India.”
The plant integrates renewable energy systems, efficient logistics, and water sustainability initiatives.
