Manufacturing

CALB, Ashok Leyland partner on battery manufacturing in India

Ashok Leyland will develop and manufacture batteries for EVs and energy storage systems in partnership with China’s CALB Group.

By

Uma Gupta

Sep 02, 2025

Ashok Leyland, part of the Hinduja Group and one of India’s leading commercial vehicle manufacturers, has announced its plans to invest in the development and manufacturing of next-generation batteries.

In the initial phase, the new battery business will focus on the automotive sector, and then expand to non-automotive areas as well, including energy storage systems.

The company has entered into a long-term, exclusive partnership with CALB Group — one of China’s leading battery technology firms — for this battery manufacturing venture. Ashok Leyland will focus on battery localization in India, with total investments expected to exceed INR 5,000 crore ($571 million) over the next 7–10 years.

As part of the partnership, a Global Centre of Excellence will be established to serve as a hub for research and development. The center will drive innovation in areas such as battery materials, recycling, battery management systems (BMS), and advanced manufacturing processes.

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