Speaking at the ceremony, Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh, Chandrababu Naidu, said, "We are excited to have such an established company like Ashok Leyland setting up a factory in Andhra Pradesh. It is a key addition to our fast expanding manufacturing hub here. This factory will not only provide jobs to our youth but also help improve the skill level of our people in the state and overall economy of the region."

Dheeraj G. Hinduja, Chairman, Ashok Leyland, said, "The Hinduja Group is proud that its flagship Ashok Leyland has chosen the vibrant state of Andhra Pradesh for its latest plant. Ashok Leyland has been at the forefront of mass mobility in the country. With this new plant, we are preparing ourselves for the future."

Sharing his views on the upcoming plant, Vinod K. Dasari, MD & CEO, Ashok Leyland, said, "This facility will help us be ahead of the curve by ensuring our readiness towards implementation of the bus body code and to meet the rising demand for ready-to-use, fully-built trucks as well. We will also produce electric vehicles at this plant. The new plant is also strategically located to meet the demands of Center, East and Southern India markets."

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