AUTO Ashok Leyland, Drivn Join Hands To Finance Electric Commercial Vehicles

Ashok Leyland, the flagship of the Hinduja Group and one of India’s leading commercial vehicle manufacturers, has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Drivn, a provider of financing and leasing solutions for electric commercial vehicles, to offer customised financial solutions to customers buying Ashok Leyland’s electric vehicles. The partnership is aimed at making electric […]

CW Bureau · Aug 10, 2026

AUTO Ashok Leyland Partners UCO Bank To Boost Commercial Vehicle Financing

Commercial vehicle maker Ashok Leyland has entered into a strategic partnership with UCO Bank to offer customised vehicle financing solutions for its truck and bus customers, a move aimed at improving access to credit and supporting business expansion across India. The Hinduja Group flagship signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the public sector lender […]

CW Bureau · Jul 28, 2026

AUTO Ashok Leyland Charts Global Growth, Eyes 25,000 Export Units Near Term

Hinduja Group flagship commercial vehicle manufacturer Ashok Leyland Ltd has outlined an ambitious global expansion strategy, targeting 25,000 export units in the near term while reaffirming its long-term goal of becoming one of the world’s top 10 commercial vehicle manufacturers. In his message to shareholders in the company’s Annual Report, Ashok Leyland Chairman Dheeraj G. […]

Sajan C Kumar · Jul 22, 2026

AUTO Ashok Leyland Enlarges Northeast Network With Two New Dealerships

Ashok Leyland, the flagship company of the Hinduja Group and one of India’s leading commercial vehicle manufacturers, has strengthened its presence in Northeast India by inaugurating two new medium and heavy commercial vehicle (M&HCV) dealership outlets in Assam, taking its total M&HCV touchpoints in the state to 26. The new dealerships, established in partnership with […]

CW Bureau · Jul 18, 2026

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