Ashok Leyland begins construction of EV battery pack plant near Chennai
Ashok Leyland Limited has started construction of a greenfield battery pack manufacturing facility at Pillaipakkam near Chennai. The project involves an investment of Rs 400–500 crore and forms part of the commitments made under a memorandum of understanding (MoU) signed between the Hinduja Group and the Government of Tamil Nadu in September 2025. The facility is aimed at localising electric vehicle (EV) battery pack production and strengthening the EV supply chain in India, while also…