Ashok Leyland, the flagship company of the Hinduja Group and one of India’s leading commercial vehicle manufacturers, inaugurated its newest greenfield manufacturing facility in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, marking a major milestone in its clean mobility journey.
The integrated commercial vehicle plant was inaugurated by Shri Yogi Adityanath, Hon’ble Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh, Shri Rajnath Singh, Hon’ble Minister of Defence, and Shri H.D. Kumaraswamy, Hon’ble Minister of Heavy Industries and Public Enterprises, Government of India. The ceremony was attended by senior ministers from the Uttar Pradesh government, diplomats from multiple countries, leading industrialists, Ashok Leyland’s global dealers and suppliers, and senior leadership from the Hinduja Group.
Located at the Sarojini Nagar Industrial Area near Lucknow Airport, the new facility spans over 70 acres and is Ashok Leyland’s most advanced and sustainable manufacturing plant globally. The plant has been designed with a strong focus on green mobility, with electric vehicles forming the core of its production portfolio. It has an annual production capacity of up to 5,000 vehicles.
The Lucknow plant also places a strong emphasis on inclusive growth and local employment. A majority of the workforce has been recruited from Uttar Pradesh, with a significant representation of women employees, reinforcing the company’s commitment to diversity and regional development.
Speaking at the inauguration, Mr. Dheeraj Hinduja, Chairman of Ashok Leyland, said the new facility represents an important new chapter for the company in Uttar Pradesh. He highlighted the Group’s commitment to driving economic growth, creating meaningful employment, and advancing sustainable mobility. He added that the plant aligns with Ashok Leyland’s long-term vision of achieving Net Zero emissions and will play a vital role in shaping the future of India’s commercial vehicle industry.
Mr. Shenu Agarwal, Managing Director and CEO of Ashok Leyland, noted that Uttar Pradesh’s proactive stance on environmental responsibility and sustainable development made it a natural choice for the company’s green mobility expansion. He said the state-of-the-art facility, equipped with modern technology and high levels of automation, reflects Ashok Leyland’s focus on innovation and world-class quality, with a particular emphasis on electric buses.
Designed as a green manufacturing hub, the Lucknow plant incorporates several sustainability features, including rooftop solar panels, energy-efficient LED lighting, battery-operated in-plant logistics, positive water balance initiatives, and a zero-discharge system. These measures underscore Ashok Leyland’s commitment to environmentally responsible manufacturing.
With Uttar Pradesh emerging as a leading state in electric vehicle adoption, the new Lucknow facility reinforces Ashok Leyland’s long-term commitment to supporting the state’s green mobility vision. The plant is expected to play a key role in skill development, employment generation, and the creation of a cleaner, future-ready mobility ecosystem for both the state and the country.
