Ashok Leyland has inaugurated a new integrated commercial vehicle manufacturing facility in Lucknow, reinforcing its long-term commitment to green mobility and sustainable manufacturing. The plant was inaugurated by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath along with Union Ministers Rajnath Singh and H.D. Kumaraswamy.
Located at Sarojini Nagar Industrial Area near Lucknow Airport, the 70-acre facility is Ashok Leyland’s most sustainable plant globally and is primarily focused on electric vehicle production. The plant has an annual capacity of up to 5,000 vehicles.
The event was attended by senior leaders from the Uttar Pradesh government, diplomats, industrialists, Ashok Leyland’s dealers and suppliers, and Hinduja Group leadership. The workforce largely comprises Uttar Pradesh residents, with strong participation from women employees.
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.”
