Ashok Leyland opens electric vehicle-focused manufacturing plant in Uttar Pradesh
Ashok Leyland has inaugurated a new integrated commercial vehicle manufacturing plant in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, strengthening its focus on green mobility and electric vehicle production. The plant was inaugurated in the presence of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, and Union Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy.
The ceremony was attended by senior ministers from the Uttar Pradesh government, foreign diplomats, industrial leaders, Ashok Leyland’s dealers and suppliers, and senior leadership from the Hinduja Group.
Spread across more than 70 acres at Sarojini Nagar Industrial Area near Lucknow Airport, the facility is designed as Ashok Leyland’s most sustainable plant worldwide. The unit is capable of producing up to 5,000 vehicles annually, with a primary focus on electric vehicles. The workforce is largely sourced from Uttar Pradesh, with significant participation from 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 green facility integrates renewable energy, efficient water management, and zero-discharge processes.
