AUTO Ashok Leyland Partners Rosmerta Recycling For CV Scrappage Pan India

Commercial vehicle manufacturer Ashok Leyland has partnered with Rosmerta Recycling to facilitate the responsible scrappage of end-of-life commercial vehicles across the country. The partnership supports the Centre’s Voluntary Vehicle Modernisation Programme, which encourages the replacement of older, polluting vehicles with cleaner and more fuel-efficient alternatives. Scrappage Network Under the partnership, Ashok Leyland will leverage its […]

CW Bureau · Jul 6, 2026

AUTO Ashok Leyland Drives Innovation With India’s First Air Suspension Trucks

Ashok Leyland Ltd, the flagship company of the Hinduja Group, has launched India’s first range of commercial trucks equipped with air suspension technology, introducing three new heavy-duty models designed to offer higher payload capacity, improved ride comfort and better operating efficiency. The company unveiled the AVTR 4925 10×2 MAV, AVTR 4625 10×2 MAV and AVTR […]

CW Bureau · Jul 1, 2026

AUTO Ashok Leyland Becomes First OEM To Join Delhi-NCR Vehicle Renewal Plan

Commercial vehicle major Ashok Leyland and its electric mobility arm Switch Mobility have become the first original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) to partner with the Government of India under the newly launched vehicle replacement scheme aimed at modernising truck and bus fleets in the Delhi-NCR region. The first memorandum of understanding (MoU) under the scheme was […]

CW Bureau · Jun 15, 2026

AUTO TAFE Appoints Auto Veteran Gopal Mahadevan As Its Group President

Tractors and Farm Equipment Ltd (TAFE) has appointed veteran automobile industry executive Gopal Mahadevan as Group President – Growth & Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A), bringing on board a seasoned leader with extensive experience in finance, strategy, business growth and corporate transactions. Mahadevan joins TAFE after a distinguished 13-year stint with Ashok Leyland and the Hinduja […]

CW Bureau · Jun 13, 2026

AUTO Modern Fleet Lowers Logistics Costs, Boosts Efficiency: Ashok Leyland MD

Commercial vehicle major Ashok Leyland has welcomed the Central government’s recently approved vehicle scrappage programme for the Delhi-NCR region, saying the initiative will improve productivity, enhance road safety, reduce emissions and lower logistics costs. The Union Cabinet recently cleared a ₹9,585-crore fleet modernisation scheme aimed at replacing over 2 lakh ageing trucks and buses in […]

CW Bureau · Jun 11, 2026

MANUFACTURING Ashok Leyland Sees Strong Defence Momentum; To Maintain 20% Growth

Commercial vehicle manufacturer Ashok Leyland Ltd is banking on a robust defence order pipeline and continued growth in its subsidiaries as it has been delivering 20% growth in defence business over the last few years. The flagship company of the Hinduja group said its defence business delivered more than 20% growth in FY26, with revenues […]

CW Bureau · Jun 5, 2026

AUTO Chennai Battery Plant To Strengthen Ashok Leyland’s EV Production Push

Ashok Leyland is laying the groundwork for a deeper push into electric mobility with a phased battery manufacturing strategy that will begin with battery pack assembly before eventually expanding into cell production, reflecting a measured approach to India’s evolving EV market. The commercial vehicle maker has already conducted the groundbreaking ceremony for its battery pack […]

CW Bureau · Jun 4, 2026

AUTO Ashok Leyland Consol Q4 Net Up 11% To ₹1,381 Cr, Posts Record CV Sales

Ashok Leyland Ltd, the flagship commercial vehicle company of the Hinduja Group, reported an 11% increase in consolidated net profit for the March quarter at ₹1,381 crore compared to the year-ago period, driven by record commercial vehicle volumes and growth across businesses. Revenue from operations rose to ₹17,246 crore from ₹14,696 crore. Share of profit […]

CW Bureau · May 28, 2026

AUTO Ashok Leyland Drives Ahead With 715-Vehicle Deal From VRL Logistics

Ashok Leyland, the flagship company of the Hinduja Group, has secured an order for 715 vehicles from VRL Logistics, further strengthening the long-standing partnership between the two companies. The order comprises AVTR 3120 haulage trucks, BOSS 1615 trucks and Oyster staff buses, reinforcing Ashok Leyland’s presence in India’s commercial vehicle and logistics segments. Deliveries underway […]

CW Bureau · May 25, 2026

AUTO Dual Power Play: Ashok Leyland Launches Twin Fuel Dost Variants

Hinduja flagship Ashok Leyland has launched twin fuel variants of its popular light commercial vehicles, Dost and Dost+ XL, marking a step forward in flexible and sustainable mobility. The twin fuel Dost is priced at ₹8.20 lakh, while the Dost+ XL starts at ₹8.75 lakh (both ex-showroom). Addressing range anxiety with flexibilityThe newly launched models […]

CW Bureau · Apr 16, 2026

AUTO Ashok Leyland Hits 2.2 Lakh CV Sales Mark; Switch Mobility Tops In E-Buses

Hinduja flagship Ashok Leyland has achieved a historic milestone, recording its highest-ever annual sales of 2.20 lakh commercial vehicles (CVs). This is the first time the company has crossed the 2 lakh-unit mark, surpassing its previous peak by 12% and reinforcing its strong growth momentum in the commercial vehicle segment. A collective achievement In a […]

CW Bureau · Apr 3, 2026

STARTUP/TECHNOLOGY SHE Power: Geetha Ramamoorthi Driving KBR India With Vision

In an era when leadership in technology and engineering is increasingly defined by adaptability, KBR India’s Managing Director Geetha Ramamoorthi, stands out as a professional who has continually reinvented herself while rising through the corporate ranks. Her journey, from a finance professional to the head of a major global engineering services operation in India, reflects […]

CW Bureau · Mar 8, 2026