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The plant is designed to produce up to 5,000 vehicles annually
The plant was inaugurated by Yogi Adityanath, Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh; Rajnath Singh, Minister of Defence; and HD Kumaraswamy, Minister of Heavy Industries and Public Enterprises, Government of India, in Lucknow, on Friday
Commercial vehicle maker Ashok Leyland, the flagship of the Hinduja Group, on Friday inaugurated its latest integrated commercial vehicle plant focused on green mobility in Lucknow.
The plant was inaugurated on Friday by Yogi Adityanath, Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh; Rajnath Singh, Minister of Defence; and HD Kumaraswamy, Minister of Heavy Industries and Public Enterprises, Government of India.
The primary focus of the plant will be the production of electric vehicles. The plant is designed to produce up to 5,000 vehicles annually. Most of the employees are from Uttar Pradesh, with a significant percentage of women workforce, says a company statement.
key roleAshok Leyland’s new Lucknow facility is set to play a key role in skill development and employment generation for the local workforce. Designed as a green facility, the new plant incorporates rooftop solar panels, energy-efficient LED lighting, battery-operated in-plant logistics, positive water balance initiatives and a zero-discharge system, reinforcing the company’s commitment to sustainable manufacturing.
Dheeraj Hinduja, Chairman, Ashok Leyland, said: “The inauguration of this new plant marks the beginning of an important new chapter for Ashok Leyland in 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 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.”
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 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.”
In 2024, businessline reported that the company may invest around ₹1,000 crore in the Lucknow plant over a period of time.
Published on January 9, 2026