Ashok Leyland has inaugurated its newest integrated commercial vehicle manufacturing plant in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, focused on clean and sustainable mobility solutions. The inauguration was attended by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, and Heavy Industries Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy.
Situated near Lucknow Airport at Sarojini Nagar Industrial Area, the 70-acre facility is designed as Ashok Leyland’s most sustainable and technologically advanced plant worldwide. The plant is primarily dedicated to electric vehicle manufacturing, with an annual production capacity of up to 5,000 vehicles.
Senior government officials, diplomats, industry leaders, Ashok Leyland’s dealers and suppliers, and Hinduja Group leadership attended the ceremony. The facility emphasizes local employment, with most workers drawn from Uttar Pradesh, including a strong participation of women.
Mr. 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.”
Mr. 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 incorporates rooftop solar panels, LED lighting, battery-powered internal logistics, and zero-discharge water systems.
