Ashok Leyland Secures Mega Deal: To Supply 1,225 Buses to Karnataka

18 Jan 2024 , 02:11 PM

The nation’s top commercial vehicle manufacturer, Ashok Leyland, the Indian branch of the Hinduja Group, announced through an exchange filing on Thursday that it had received orders from the Karnataka State Transport Undertakings for 1,225 fully assembled Viking buses, which are scheduled for delivery by April 2024.

Ashok Leyland’s cutting-edge technology is demonstrated by these buses, which are equipped with an impressive H-series 6-cylinder 147 kW (197 horsepower) engine and OBD-II certification, among other cutting-edge features. According to a regulatory filing, these buses will comply with AIS153 criteria and are designed with the highest priority on providing excellent passenger comfort and driver safety.

‘We are delighted to continue our longstanding association with Karnataka State Transport Undertakings,’ stated Shenu Agarwal, Managing Director & CEO of Ashok Leyland. A key component of overall national and economic progress is local mobility. We are dedicated to offering the most appropriate transportation options using our knowledge of creating cutting-edge, creative, and effective products. What makes us different and has been crucial to our success in obtaining these orders is our profound understanding of our markets and clients.

Ashok Leyland’s President of M&HCV, Sanjeev Kumar, stated. The order we received from Karnataka State Transport Undertakings makes us very happy. Our partnership’s continued success serves as a testament to our customers’ faith in our offerings. Our buses, which are specifically designed to satisfy the special needs of Karnataka State Transport Undertakings, are evidence of the dependability, toughness, and longevity of our engineering. This recurring business is a direct reflection of our clients’ faith in Ashok Leyland.

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