Ashok Leyland Limited is an Indian multinational automotive manufacturer headquartered in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. It is the second-largest commercial vehicle maker in India and among the top bus manufacturers worldwide. The company produces a diverse range of trucks, buses, defence vehicles, engines and related mobility solutions. Ashok Leyland operates under the Hinduja Group and serves markets across Asia, the Middle East, Africa and beyond.
Ashok Leyland offers a broad portfolio of mobility solutions that include medium and heavy commercial trucks, buses from city transit to long-distance coaches, defence logistics vehicles, light commercial vehicles, and powertrain engines for industrial and marine use. Through its subsidiary Switch Mobility, the company also provides electric and alternative fuel vehicles. Additionally, it offers financing services and after-sales support to enhance customer uptime and operational efficiency.
Ashok Leyland has increasingly focused on sustainable transport, investing in electric vehicle technologies, alternative fuels like CNG/LNG and future battery ecosystems. It is expanding electric vehicle production capacity and mobility offerings via Switch Mobility. Strategic partnerships and manufacturing innovations aim to reduce emissions and enhance overall environmental performance while supporting green industrial growth.
Ashok Leyland has a presence in over 50 countries worldwide, supported by around 1,000 touchpoints, 10 assembly facilities, 5 regional offices, and 4 parts warehouses. Its operations span South Asia, the Middle East, Africa, CIS and ASEAN regions, and include manufacturing units in India, UAE and the UK. This network enables extensive customer reach and after-sales support across commercial and defence segments globally.
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| Parameter | Details |
| Company Name | Ashok Leyland Limited |
| Core Focus | Commercial vehicles, buses, defence logistics, mobility solutions |
| Key Technologies | Electric and alternative fuel vehicles, powertrain engines, modular platforms |
| Partner Network | Extensive global network with dealers, assembly units and service points |
| Solutions Offered | Trucks, buses, engines, defence vehicles, financing |
| Application Areas | Logistics, public transportation, defence, industrial |
| Industry | Automotive & Commercial Vehicles |
| Sustainability Recognition | EV production expansion, green mobility initiatives |