Ashok Leyland bags ₹298 crore bus order from TNSTC for diesel buses

Key Highlights:

• Ashok Leyland secures a ₹297.85 crore order for 320 BS VI diesel buses.
• The 12-meter ultra-low entry rear-engine buses will be used for city operations.
• Buses are equipped with iGen 6 BS VI technology and H-Series engines.
• Deliveries will be completed between June and August this year.
• Ashok Leyland also secured a repeat order for 180 BEV trucks.

Ashok Leyland, part of the Hinduja Group, has secured an order worth ₹297.85 crore to supply 320 diesel buses to the Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation. The company plans to deliver the buses between June and August this year. In July last year, Ashok Leyland received its largest single order of 2,104 fully built buses from the Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation.

Specifications of the Diesel buses

The Ashok Leyland, Chennai-based company, will provide BS VI diesel 12-meter ultra-low entry rear-engine fully built buses. All these buses will be used for city operations. These buses have iGen 6 BS VI technology and an H-Series engine producing 184 kW (246 hp). They also feature front and rear air suspension for smoother rides.

Ashok Leyland is the only manufacturer in India producing 12-meter ultra-low-floor diesel buses. The company has begun delivering these buses to MTC in Tamil Nadu. Additionally, with the launch of the Bada Dost i5, Ashok Leyland entered the 3.5-4T segment, further expanding its LCV range. In Q2 FY25, the company also secured a large repeat order for 180 units of Boss 19T BEV and AVTR 55T TT BEV trucks.

About Ashok Leyland

Ashok Leyland, with its motto "Big on Comfort, Big on Performance, Big on Savings," is one of India’s leading commercial vehicle manufacturers. Headquartered in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, the company is chaired by Mr. Dheeraj J. Hinduja.

It is India’s second-largest commercial vehicle manufacturer and has introduced several industry-first technologies. Ashok Leyland was the first to launch full-air brakes and power steering in trucks in India. It also built the country’s first double-decker bus.

In April 2017, the company introduced Intelligent Exhaust Gas Recirculation (iEGR) technology for engines up to 400 HP to meet BS-IV emission norms. This technology continues to support the company’s BS-VI vehicles, contributing to a cleaner and greener future.

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CMV360 Says

Ashok Leyland’s new order shows strong demand for its buses. The company is trusted for city transport needs. Its advanced technology makes travel more comfortable. The repeat orders also show that customers are satisfied with the trucks and technology.