Ashok Leyland Limited

Ashok Leyland, part of the Hinduja Group, is India’s second-largest commercial vehicle manufacturer, excelling in buses, trucks, and global quality standards

About

Ashok Leyland, a prominent company of the Hinduja Group, stands as India’s second-largest commercial vehicle manufacturer and a global leader in the p Read more roduction of buses and trucks. It supplies four out of five STU buses in major Indian cities, including distinctive double-decker and vestibule models, showcasing its dominance in the sector.

With a vision of "Global Standards, Global Markets," the organisation prioritised early advancements in its products and processes. It became India’s first automobile company to achieve ISO 9002 certification in 1993, followed by ISO 9001, QS 9000, and ISO 14001. In 2006, it further cemented its commitment to quality with the ISO/TS 16949 certification.

Grant Value

  • 2021-22

    Grant Value
    Rs. 169,300,000
    CSR Budget
    Rs. 173,400,000
  • 2022-23

    Grant Value
    Rs. 151,600,000
    CSR Budget
    Rs. 1,100,000
  • 2023-24

    Grant Value
    Rs. 163,000,000

Vision & Mission

  • Vision

    To be the Preferred choice for Customers in Quality, Delivery and Quick Product Development.

  • Mission

    Quality Assurance Mindset, Capacity Utilization Improvement,
    To Make Break Even Point Reduction, Culture of Customer Centricity

Geographical Coverage

Rajasthan
Karnataka
Tamil Nadu
Maharashtra
Odisha
Jammu and Kashmir

Organisations Supported

    Programs

    • Water Initiatives

      Description

      Ashok Leyland Limited prioritizes water conservation and sustainable water management as part of its community and environmental initiatives. It has implemented a water body restoration and optimization program to enhance water resources for communities. Through the SUJAL project in Alwar, Rajasthan, it constructed 150 roof rainwater harvesting tanks, creating a storage capacity of 2,261 cubic meters and benefiting over 2,000 people. Additionally, it revived two ponds, impacting 11,545 family members, and supported 36 farmers by installing irrigation pipelines spanning 8,918.92 meters to promote efficient agricultural water use.

      Cause
      States
      Demographics
      Impact
      People benefitted with water initiatives 2000
      Family members benefitted with water initiatives 11545
      Farmers benefitted from the installation of irrigation pipelines 36
      Villages impacted 11
      Roof rainwater tanks constructed 150
      Collective water storage capacity created 2261
      Metres of irrigation pipelines installed 8919
      Supported NGOs
      Partners for Water Initiatives
    • Healthcare

      Description

      Ashok Leyland Limited focuses on improving health care for the commercial vehicle community, addressing lifestyle-related health issues such as incorrect eyesight, hypertension, diabetes, tuberculosis, and AIDS. It established a Mobile Medical Unit (MMU) staffed by medical professionals and social workers to provide free health services in selected regions. The MMU conducts health education, screenings for hypertension and diabetes, eyesight correction, and AIDS awareness, along with promoting overall health and wellness within the community.

      Cause
      Demographics
      Supported NGOs
      Partners for Healthcare
    • Social Development Initiatives

      Description

      Ashok Leyland Limited, through its RTS Social Development Initiatives, promotes the socio-emotional well-being of students and encourages community ownership in education to create a sustainable learning environment. It adopts a dual approach involving in-school and community interventions. In schools, it conducts wellness sessions for students in grades 1-8, addresses topics like ‘safe and unsafe touch’ and menstrual hygiene, and promotes cleanliness with student participation. It also strengthens School Management Committees (SMC) to enhance community involvement. In surrounding communities, it supports health and hygiene awareness, facilitates access to government schemes, and promotes inclusivity for marginalized groups, ensuring an improved quality of life.

      Cause
      Demographics
      Supported NGOs
      Partners for Social Development Initiatives
    • Road to School

      Description

      Ashok Leyland Limited extends its commitment to a better and inclusive future through its CSR programs, focusing on education, livelihood, community development, and climate change. Its Road to School (RTS) and Road to Livelihood (RTL) initiatives have expanded to benefit over 150,000 children across nearly 1,400 schools in five Indian states, up from 96,750 students. Guided by the philosophy of "Education as a Social Leveler," these programs emphasize holistic and inclusive learning, with over 80% of beneficiaries from underserved communities. The organization was honored with the Best CSR Initiative award by the Government of Tamil Nadu for its impactful contributions.

      Cause
      States
      Demographics
      Supported NGOs
      Partners for Road to School
    • Road to Livelihood

      Description

      Ashok Leyland Limited extends its commitment to a better and inclusive future through its CSR programs, focusing on education, livelihood, community development, and climate change. Its Road to School (RTS) and Road to Livelihood (RTL) initiatives have expanded to benefit over 150,000 children across nearly 1,400 schools in five Indian states, up from 96,750 students. Guided by the philosophy of "Education as a Social Leveler," these programs emphasize holistic and inclusive learning, with over 80% of beneficiaries from underserved communities. The organization was honored with the Best CSR Initiative award by the Government of Tamil Nadu for its impactful contributions.

      Cause
      States
      Demographics
      Supported NGOs
      Partners for Road to Livelihood

    Impact

    Impact made
    People benefitted 163581

    Annual Reports

    Leadership Team

    • Damodaran M LinkedIn Logo
      Senior Manager, CSR & Corporate Affairs
    • Krishna Shankar V LinkedIn Logo
      Deputy General Manager, Corporate HR(CSR)
    • Hari Bhasker LinkedIn Logo
      Deputy Manager , CSR
    • Durgaprasad Suresh LinkedIn Logo
      Assistant General Manager, CSR
    • Venkata Subramaniam LinkedIn Logo
      Senior Manager, CSR

    Location

    • Headquarters

      No.1, Sardar Patel Road, Guindy, Chennai, Tamil Nadu

      Directions

    Contact

    • Email ID

      reachus@ashokleyland.com

    • Phone Number

      91 8847398949

    Point of Contact

    • Email ID

      reachus@ashokleyland.com

    News

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    Ashok Leyland extends its ‘Road to School’ program to another 102 Schools
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    Ashok Leyland extends its CSR initiative “From Road to School to Road to Livelihood”
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    Ashok Leyland redefining education through Road to School CSR Project
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    Ashok Leyland’s CSR Project 'Road To School' Helping Underserved Kids In Their Education
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    Ashok Leyland Expands ‘Road to School’ to More Tamil Nadu Districts
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    Ashok Leyland commits Rs. 5 crores towards COVID relief
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    Ashok Leyland contributes Rs 3 Cr to Mitigate the Impact of Michaung Cyclone
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    Ashok Leyland Launches ‘Breakfast Programme’ for Government School students at Shoolagiri, Hosur

    Awards & Recognitions

    1. Ashok Leyland Wins Prestigious Mother Teresa Award for CSR Excellence : 2024