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2021
Ashok Leyland rolls out E-Comet Star CNG vehicle
Ashok Leyland rolled out its E-Comet Star CNG vehicle, which the company described as the first of many CNG trucks based on the E-Comet platform.
2021
Federal Bank and Ashok Leyland sign an MoU
Federal Bank and Ashok Leyland signed an MoU to enable them to offer customised financial solutions to their customers, including commercial vehicle loans.
2021
Ashok Leyland appoints Andy Palmer to lead Switch Mobility
Ashok Leyland appointed former Aston Martin president and CEO Andy Palmer as its executive vice-chairman and CEO of its electric-vehicle arm, Switch Mobility.
2021
Switch Mobility acquires Switch Mobility Automotive
Switch Mobility Ltd, a subsidiary of Ashok Leyland, acquired the entire shareholding in Switch Mobility Automotive Ltd, India, making it a step-down subsidiary of Ashok Leyland.
2021
Ashok Leyland completes acquisition of Hinduja Tech stake
Ashok Leyland completed its acquisition of 58,500,000 Hinduja Tech shares from Nissan International Holding BV for Rs.70.20 crore, representing 38% of Hinduja Tech's paid-up share capital. Hinduja Tech became a wholly owned subsidiary of Ashok Leyland.
2020
Hitachi ABB Power Grids, Ashok Leyland and IIT Madras sign e-mobility pilot MoU
Hitachi ABB Power Grids in India signed an MoU with Ashok Leyland and IIT Madras for an electric-mobility pilot. The pilot will use an Ashok Leyland electric bus incorporating Hitachi ABB Power Grids’ flash-charging technology, with IIT Madras hosting the charging infrastructure.
2020
Ashok Leyland announces voluntary retirement scheme
Ashok Leyland announced a voluntary retirement scheme for employees, which the company said would be implemented over nine months.
2020
Ashok Leyland launches AVTR truck range
Ashok Leyland announced the launch of its AVTR range of modular trucks with i-Gen6 BS-VI technology in India.
2020
Ashok Leyland acquires a stake in Hinduja Leyland Finance
Ashok Leyland acquired a 3.36% share in Hinduja Leyland Finance; the article says the acquisition was part of a 6.99% acquisition approved by the board on March 21, 2020.
2020
Ashok Leyland reports zero sales in April 2020
Ashok Leyland reported nil production and sales in India for April 2020 after its manufacturing activities and dealerships were affected by the COVID-19 lockdown. The company said production had been suspended across its factories since March 24.
2019
Ashok Leyland announces non-working days at Ennore plant
Ashok Leyland announced no-production days at its Ennore plant; according to employees, September 28 and October 1, 8 and 9 were declared non-working days.