Ashok Leyland, established in 1948 as Ashok Motors, is the flagship company of the Hinduja Group. Headquartered in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, it has grown into the second-largest manufacturer of commercial vehicles in India and the fourth-largest manufacturer of buses globally. With a legacy spanning over 75 years, the company operates in more than 50 countries and boasts a diversified portfolio that includes trucks, buses, defense vehicles, and engines for industrial and marine applications. Ashok Leyland is also a pioneer in electric mobility, having launched India's first electric bus in 2016. The company has manufacturing facilities in India, the United Arab Emirates, and the United Kingdom, and is ISO 27001:2022 certified