MANUFACTURING Hinduja Group Reaffirms Tamil Nadu Investment Plans In Wind Energy

Hinduja Group has reaffirmed its commitment to continued investment and business expansion in Tamil Nadu, while expressing interest in increasing investments in the state’s renewable energy sector, particularly wind power. The commitment came during a meeting between Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay and senior Hinduja Group officials in London on Monday. The delegation […]

CW Bureau · Sep 14, 2026

AUTO Ashok Leyland MD Shenu Agarwal Elected SIAM President For 2026-27

The Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM) has elected Shenu Agarwal, Managing Director & CEO, Ashok Leyland Ltd, as its President for 2026-27. Agarwal, who previously served as Vice President of SIAM, succeeds Shailesh Chandra, Managing Director & CEO, Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles Ltd, who was the immediate past President of the industry body. The […]

CW Bureau · Sep 3, 2026

AUTO OHM Global Adds 130 Electric Buses To Chennai Public Transport Network

OHM Global Mobility (OHM), the e-mobility solutions arm of Ashok Leyland and part of the Hinduja Group, has expanded its electric bus operations in Chennai with the launch of 130 new air-conditioned electric buses under Phase 2 of the Metropolitan Transport Corporation’s (MTC) electric bus programme. The new buses were flagged off by Tamil Nadu […]

CW Bureau · Aug 31, 2026

AUTO Ashok Leyland Plans To Raise Capex, Push Premiumisation And EV Growth

Hinduja Group flagship Ashok Leyland is stepping up investments in new technologies, products and emerging market opportunities as it pursues a premiumisation-led growth strategy, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer Shenu Agarwal said during the company’s Q1 FY27 earnings conference call. The commercial vehicle maker, which traditionally invested around ₹400-500 crore annually, has increased its […]

Sajan C Kumar · Aug 21, 2026

AUTO Ashok Leyland, Haryana Govt To Set Up Driver Training Institute In Ambala

Ashok Leyland, the flagship company of the Hinduja Group and one of India’s leading commercial vehicle manufacturers, has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Government of Haryana to establish an Institute of Driving Training & Research (IDTR) in Ambala. The initiative aims to strengthen professional driver training, improve road safety and develop a […]

CW Bureau · Aug 20, 2026

MANUFACTURING Hinduja Group Commits ₹2,500 Cr Investment In TN Across Businesses

The Hinduja Group has announced plans to invest ₹2,500 crore in Tamil Nadu across renewable energy, electric mobility, automotive, financial services, energy, battery charging infrastructure and digital mobility solutions, reinforcing its commitment to the state’s clean energy and mobility transition. The group signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Tamil Nadu government for the […]

CW Bureau · Aug 13, 2026

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