"Ashok Leyland inaugurates new sustainable manufacturing facility in Uttar Pradesh."

Ashok Leyland Ltd. recently inaugurated an integrated commercial vehicle manufacturing plant focused on green mobility in Lucknow, marking a major step in the company’s sustainability and electric vehicle ambitions.

Located at the Sarojini Nagar Industrial Area near Lucknow Airport, the facility spans over 70 acres and is the company’s most advanced and sustainable plant globally, Ashok Leyland said in a statement.

The plant will primarily manufacture electric vehicles and has an annual production capacity of up to 5,000 units.

“With this new plant, we are preparing ourselves for the future and taking one step further towards achieving our Net Zero emission goals,” said Dheeraj Hinduja, Chairman, Ashok Leyland.

Shenu Agarwal, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, said the facility is equipped with 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,” he added.