Ashok Leyland wins $17 mn order from Sri Lanka

Ashok Leyland, flagship of the Hinduja Group, through its joint venture in Sri Lanka, has received an order for 630 buses worth $ 17 million (about Rs 105 crore) from private bus operators – backed by the Government of Sri Lanka. Coming on the heels of the order for 2200 buses, Ashok Leyland further consolidates its position as the market leader in the Sri Lankan market.
 
Vinod Dasari, Managing Director, Ashok Leyland, said, “This order is further evidence of the confidence Sri Lankan customers have in our capability to offer the most appropriate products and transport solutions to them, through our JV company, Lanka Ashok Leyland.  This JV with the government is a publicly listed company and has been performing very well for its customers as well as shareholders.