Many know Ashok Leyland as a leading truck manufacturer, few realize it was founded in 1948 as "Ashok Motors" by the Hinduja family. The name was changed to Ashok Leyland in 1951 after a merger with Leyland Motors from the UK.
Ashok Leyland has manufactured over 700,000 trucks since its inception, making it one of the largest manufacturers of commercial vehicles in India.
The Ashok Leyland Dost, introduced in 2008, became one of the most popular small commercial vehicles in India, offering a perfect combination of power, economy, and reliability.
The company has earned an outstanding reputation for the durability and long-lasting nature of its vehicles, with many trucks and buses being used for decades, especially in rural India.