Ashok Leyland to expand its bus manufacturing plant in Ras Al Khaimah: Report

In a bid to double production capacity, Ashok Leyland is reportedly planning to expand its bus manufacturing plant in Ras Al Khaimah, Middle East.

Shaikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Member of the UAE Supreme Council and Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah, laid the foundation stone for the $10 million expansion project on March 3. The project also includes a Design and Service Training Centre.

Post the expansion, the capacity of the plant will increase from 12 buses a day to 24 buses daily by end of 2016.

Ashok Leyland, the Hinduja Group flagship company in India, is engaged in the manufacturing of commercial vehicles and related components. The company’s products include buses, trucks, engines, defense and special vehicles.