SPONSORS
ASHOK LEYLAND LIMITED Founded in 1948, Ashok Leyland started manufacture of commercial vehicles in 1955, with technology from and equity participation by, Leyland Motors Ltd., UK. With its own R&D base, strengthened by collaborations with international automotive leaders, Ashok Leyland has established a tradition of technological leadership and a strong reputation for product reliability. With plants at Ennore and Hosur (Tamilnadu), Alwar (Rajasthan), Bhandara (Maharashtra) and Hyderabad (Andhra Pradesh), Ashok Leyland is the second largest maker of commercial vehicles and diesel engines in India. From 7.5T GVW to 125 T GTW for goods transport, and from 28 seaters to 90 seaters for passenger transport, they constitute the largest range of commercial vehicles. For over 30 years, Ashok Leyland has remained a pioneer in the design, development and manufacture of special vehicles for the Armed Forces. In 1987, the principal overseas shareholding of the Company was taken over by the Hinduja Group along with IVECO. A recognised export house since 1978, Ashok Leyland exports to over 40 countries. Ashok Leyland is the first automotive manufacturer in India to receive the ISO 9002 certification in 1993. ISO 9001 certification came in 1994 and QS 9000 in 1998. All the vehicle manufacturing Units of Ashok Leyland are ISO 14001 certified. Sales Turnover (2003-04) : Rs 39 billion