Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh, India, March 2025 – In a major step toward expanding its manufacturing capabilities and bolstering the local economy, Ashok Leyland has inaugurated a new, world-class bus manufacturing facility at Malavalli, near Vijayawada. The inauguration ceremony was graced by Shri Nara Lokesh, Hon’ble Minister of Information Technology, Electronics and Communications, and Human Resource Development, Government of Andhra Pradesh.
The new facility, sprawled across 75 acres, is designed to produce the full range of Ashok Leyland’s diesel buses and Switch Mobility’s electric buses. Equipped with advanced manufacturing technologies, the plant upholds global quality standards and reflects Ashok Leyland’s commitment to innovation and sustainable transportation. The facility has an annual production capacity of 4,800 buses, making it one of the most significant investments in public transport infrastructure in the region.
In addition to production capabilities, the plant features Nalanda, a modern Learning Center, and an advanced Service Training Center, both aimed at enhancing skill development and employment opportunities for the local workforce. This initiative aligns with Ashok Leyland’s longstanding commitment to nation-building and socio-economic development.
Founded in 1948 and headquartered in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, Ashok Leyland has grown into one of India’s foremost commercial vehicle manufacturers, with over 10,000 employees and more than 500,000 vehicles on Indian roads. The company’s vehicles dominate the urban public transport landscape, with four out of every five State Transport Undertaking (STU) buses in India being manufactured by Ashok Leyland.
Ashok Leyland has consistently been a pioneer in technology and quality. It was the first Indian automotive company to achieve ISO 9002 certification in 1993, followed by ISO 9001, QS 9000, and ISO 14001 across all vehicle manufacturing units. In 2006, it became the first Indian auto firm to receive the ISO/TS 16949 Corporate Certification, further reinforcing its leadership in quality management.
About Ashok Leyland
Ashok Leyland, a flagship company of the Hinduja Group, is one of India’s largest commercial vehicle manufacturers. Known for its rugged and reliable vehicles, it has played a pivotal role in shaping India’s road transportation ecosystem. With a vision of Global Standards and Global Markets, the company has continuously invested in innovation and technology, making its mark not just in India, but globally.
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