Ashok Leyland on Thursday inaugurated its new integrated greenfield commercial vehicle manufacturing facility in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, marking a significant step in the company’s focus on green mobility. The plant was inaugurated by Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, and Union Minister for Heavy Industries and Public Enterprises H.D. Kumaraswamy.
Located at Sarojini Nagar Industrial Area near Lucknow Airport, the facility spans over 70 acres and is Ashok Leyland’s most advanced and sustainable manufacturing plant globally. The facility has been designed primarily for the production of electric vehicles, with an annual capacity of up to 5,000 vehicles.
The inauguration ceremony was attended by Deputy Chief Ministers and senior ministers from the Uttar Pradesh government, diplomats from various countries, industrialists, Ashok Leyland’s global dealers, suppliers, and senior leadership from the Hinduja Group and Ashok Leyland. Most of the plant’s workforce has been recruited from Uttar Pradesh, with a significant representation of 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.”
Designed as a green facility, the plant incorporates rooftop solar panels, energy-efficient LED lighting, battery-operated in-plant logistics, a zero-discharge system, and positive water balance initiatives.
