Ashok Leyland's New Venture in Vijayawada

Hinduja group's flagship, Ashok Leyland, has recently inaugurated a cutting-edge bus manufacturing facility near Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh. This new plant, located at Malavalli, just 40 km from Vijayawada, spans an impressive 75 acres. It is designed to produce a comprehensive range of Ashok Leyland diesel buses alongside Switch Mobility’s electric buses, boasting an annual production capacity of 4,800 buses.

Green and Advanced Manufacturing

The facility is a testament to modern manufacturing technologies, ensuring world-class quality standards. It features Nalanda, a modern learning center, and a service training center. Emphasizing sustainability, the plant includes rooftop solar panels, LED lighting, battery-operated vehicles for in-plant logistics, positive water balance measures, and a zero-discharge system, making it a green facility.

Meeting the Demand

Shenu Agarwal, MD & CEO of Ashok Leyland, expressed optimism about the new plant's ability to meet the growing demand for fully built buses in India. With production already underway, the plant is set to operate at full capacity from the start, thanks to a substantial order book.