In an investor update, Ashok Leyland announced that it is strengthening its product roadmap with an expansion into non-diesel technologies. Ashok Leyland has been developing two light electric trucks and three heavy MHCV electric trucks, and multiple electric bus models, as well as newly introduced models running on

On November 19, 2025, Ashok Leyland announced a new partnership with FAMCO Qatar, part of the Al-Futtaim Group, to expand its commercial vehicle business in the Qatari market. The launch at the Doha Exhibition and Convention Centre included the introduction of Ashok Leyland’s full vehicle range, such as the Falcon an

On November 3, the Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh state, in a social media post, announced that the Government of Andhra Pradesh has signed an MoU with the Hinduja Group. The MoU (memorandum of understanding) will see an investment of INR 200 billion in the state in the renewable energy, EV manufacturing, charging,

On October 16, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Immigration, and Egyptian Expatriates Affairs, met with the Director of the Hinduja Group of Companies. The minister stated that the Egyptian government is interested in cooperating with foreign companies to attract more investment and localize the vehicle industry, par

On October 16, 2025, Ashok Leyland received an order for 1,937 buses from Tamil Nadu State Transport Undertakings (TNSTU). The order includes fully built and chassis configurations for town, mofussil, and SETC applications, adding to the more than 21,000 Leyland buses already in TNSTU’s fleet.
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On September 6, UK-based Hinduja Group signed an MoU with the Government of Tamil Nadu to invest INR 75 billion in the state’s electric vehicle (EV) ecosystem. The investment will be focused on establishing advanced EV manufacturing and battery storage units. The initiative is expected to generate over 1,000 new jobs

On September 2, 2025, Ashok Leyland issued additional details regarding its recent announcement to invest in the battery ecosystem for a sustainable India. It clarified that CALB, its Chinese battery partner, will not be making any financial investment in the venture; rather, the immediate scope of the relationship i

On September 1, Ashok Leyland announced plans to invest over INR 50 billion in the development and manufacturing of batteries for automotive and energy storage applications over the next 7 to 10 years. This initiative aims to support both Ashok Leyland’s electric vehicle (EV) portfolio—including Switch Mobility—and s

On August 14, Ashok Leyland announced in an investor update of Q1 FY 2026 that it plans to launch a range of new products in the current year, including 280, 320, and 360-horsepower tippers, tractor-trailers, and multi-axle vehicles. It is also preparing to introduce offerings in the LNG segment, an upgraded 13.5-met

On August 14, Ashok Leyland announced that its board has approved fresh equity infusions into two wholly owned subsidiaries: up to INR 3 billion in OHM Global Mobility Private Limited (OHM) and up to INR 57 million in Vishwa Buses and Coaches Limited (VBCL), each in one or more tranches and for cash consideration.
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On August 8, 2025, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. of the Philippines, during his official visit to India, met with the Hinduja Group delegation led by Shom Hinduja. The discussions focused on expanding collaboration and investments in the Philippines across the Defence, Energy, Automotive, and Digital Technology sect

On July 17, Invest UP, Investment Promotion and Facilitation Agency of the state of Uttar Pradesh, in a social media post, announced that Uttar Pradesh’s Chief Secretary had an investment review meeting with the Hinduja Group.
The meeting witnessed detailed proposals from Ashok Leyland, IndusInd Bank, Gulf Oil, Hindu

In its annual report for FY2024-25, Ashok Leyland outlined its recent efforts in research and development (R&D) with a total expenditure of INR 5.46 billion. The company focused on several key areas, including engine development for alternate fuels and components related to electric powertrains and advanced driver-as

On June 27, Ashok Leyland announced that it has secured an order to supply 200 trucks to Instant Transport Solution Pvt Ltd (INSTANT & XP India), a logistics company operating in e-commerce, FCL, LCL, and 3PL segments. The first batch of 100 units, comprising 1,916 single-axle and 2,820 multi-axle haulage trucks, has

On June 3, Ashok Leyland bagged an order for supplying 543 BS-VI diesel chassis and fully built buses to Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation. The order value is INR 1.83 billion. The order has been awarded through a normal tender process. Ashok Leyland will supply buses between June 2025 and December 2025. 
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On June 3, Ashok Leyland announced that its subsidiary Optare Plc. UK has entered into a Share Purchase Agreement with Dana Ltd., for the purchase of their 1.01% stake in Switch Mobility Limited, UK (SML UK). Post this acquisition, Optare Plc’s shareholding in SML UK would increase from 98.56% to 99.57%, and conseque

On May 13, Ashok Leyland Limited, in an investor conference call, announced that it is working on several new products, including an EV terminal tractor and a 15-meter AC coach, both of which were showcased at Auto Expo 2025. These commercial vehicles are scheduled for commercial production within the current year. I

On March 28, Ashok Leyland announced that its Defence business has won multiple orders valued at more than INR 7 billion. These contracts involve supplying specialized vehicles to meet the Indian Defence sector's requirements for troop transportation, logistics, and other mobility needs under the Close-in Weapon Syst

On March 26, Ashok Leyland announced that Switch Mobility Limited UK (Switch UK), its electric vehicle subsidiary, may cease manufacturing and assembly operations at its Sherburn facility due to ongoing economic uncertainty in the UK and Europe, along with slower-than-expected adoption of EVs in public transport. The

On March 26, Ashok Leyland Limited issued a formal statement addressing recent media reports. Several news outlets had claimed the commercial vehicle maker was in advanced negotiations to acquire the promoter's stake in SML Isuzu from Japan's Sumitomo Corporation. The company strongly denied these reports, calling th