Overview
- Ashok Leyland held the groundbreaking at Pillaipakkam near Chennai, with Chief Minister M.K. Stalin and state industry officials in attendance.
- The facility falls under the Hinduja Group’s investment commitments from a September 2025 memorandum of understanding with Tamil Nadu.
- The plant targets localisation of EV battery packs to bolster the domestic supply chain and cut import dependence.
- Company leaders said the technology focus aims to deliver safer, more efficient battery solutions for commercial vehicles.
- Reports cite expected job creation and skills development in Tamil Nadu, while capacity and commissioning timelines were not disclosed.