KATHMANDU: Ashok Leyland is aiming to rank among the world’s top 10 commercial vehicle manufacturers, according to Hinduja Group Chairman Dheeraj Hinduja.
Speaking at the inauguration of the company’s first manufacturing plant in Uttar Pradesh, Hinduja said the facility marks a major milestone for Ashok Leyland and the state’s industrial growth.
The new facility is a state-of-the-art electric vehicle plant with an annual capacity of 5,000 vehicles. It will focus mainly on electric buses.
Hinduja said Ashok Leyland operates in more than 50 countries and is increasing investment in new technologies and manufacturing capacity..
The Lucknow plant is designed to produce electric, alternative-fuel, and next-generation vehicles. It was completed in 14 months from land acquisition to production and is expected to boost local employment and supplier networks.
