When he started his tenure (nine years ago) as the Indian Minister for Road Transport and Highways, the country was the 7th largest automobile economy in the world, and at present New Delhi has surpassed Japan to become the third-largest automobile economy in the world, said Nitin Gadkari.

In 9 years, India has become 3rd automobile economy from 7th: Nitin Gadkari

Ashok Leyland, the flagship company of Hinduja Group and India's largest commercial vehicle manufacturer, said on Wednesday it has bagged an order from Tamil Nadu State Transport Undertakings (TNSTU) for 1,750 buses.

Ashok Leyland secures order of 1,750 buses from Tamil Nadu State Transport Undertakings

The green field factory will be the first plant of Ashok Leyland in the state.

Andhra gets a new 'green' bus-manufacturing plant

The buses are built for a mass-market use and?require low maintenance and minimum operation, the company said

Indian automaker introduces electric buses

The amalgamation with the commercial vehicle maker will be subjected to regulatory and shareholder approval of both the companies

India's largest casting maker Hinduja Foundries approves merger with Ashok Leyland

The new plant in Kenya with a capacity of 1,200 buses will serve at least three neighbouring countries, besides catering to local demand

Ashok Leyland to set up bus assembly unit in Kenya

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