Ashok Leyland
Motor Vehicle ManufacturingTamil Nadu, India10001+ Employees
Ashok Leyland is a motor vehicle manufacturer based in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India, supported by a large workforce. The company is known for producing vehicles that emphasize reliability and ruggedness, contributing to India's road transport capacity with hundreds of thousands of units on the road. In major Indian metros, a substantial share of state transport buses come from Ashok Leyland, including distinctive double-decker and vestibule configurations designed for high-density routes. Over the years the company has pursued global standards and markets, achieving a series of international certifications beginning in the 1990s to align its processes with world-class quality norms. The firm operates within the motor vehicle manufacturing industry and serves public transport authorities and other fleet operators that require durable, high-demand vehicles. In June 2026, Ashok Leyland, together with Switch Mobility, signed a memorandum of understanding with the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways to participate in the central government’s scheme for replacing old trucks and buses in the Delhi-NCR region.