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Hinduja Group Chairman Dheeraj Hinduja on Friday said Ashok Leyland is aiming to be among the world's top 10 commercial vehicle manufacturers, as the company inaugurated its first manufacturing facility in Uttar Pradesh. Speaking at the inauguration of Ashok Leyland's state-of-the-art electric vehicle (EV) manufacturing plant here, Hinduja said the new facility marked a significant milestone for both the company and the state. "This is our first manufacturing facility in Uttar Pradesh and it stands as a symbol of what can be achieved when vision is matched by decisive action," he said. The plant, with an annual capacity of 5,000 vehicles, was inaugurated by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath in the presence of Union Heavy Industries Minister H D Kumaraswamy and other senior leaders. Hinduja praised Uttar Pradesh's modern infrastructure, improved connectivity, strong law and order situation and responsive administration, saying these factors have made
Hinduja Group flagship Ashok Leyland has unveiled a next-generation series of compact engines at EXCON 2025, offering higher performance and enhanced efficiency, a top official said on Tuesday. The new engine rangeP15 (49 and 55 HP) and H4 Unipack (55 and 74 HP)is manufactured at the company's facilities and aligned with global quality standards. Fully compliant with the latest CEV (Construction Equipment Vehicle) Stage V emission norms, the engines are designed for high performance, improved fuel efficiency and long-term reliability across off-highway and industrial applications, the Chennai-headquartered company said in a statement. Ashok Leyland President for Light Commercial Vehicles, International Operations, Defence and Power Solutions, Amandeep Singh, said, "Our customers need solutions that keep their operations running smoothly and cost-effectively." "The new P15 and H4 Unipack engines deliver higher power, better fuel efficiency and proven reliability. This launch ...
Commercial vehicle maker Ashok Leyland on Monday said it will invest Rs 5,000 crore over the next ten years in the development of next-generation batteries for both automotive and non-automotive applications, including energy storage systems. The initiative will not only provide for the company's and its subsidiary Switch's own electric vehicle portfolio but will also cater to non-captive demand in the entire automotive sector, as well as in the energy storage sector, the Hinduja group flagship said in a statement. This business would entail investments of more than Rs 5,000 crore over the next 7-10 years, it added. The company said it has entered into a long-term exclusive partnership with CALB Group, one of the foremost battery technology companies in China. "Ashok Leyland is deeply committed to shaping the future of sustainable mobility in India in full alignment with the government's vision. Our strategic partnership with CALB is a significant step towards creating a localised