Hinduja Ashok Leyland kicks off China tie-up with battery-making goal

Ashok Leyland signs a 20-year tie-up with China’s CALB to master lithium-ion battery technology, starting with cell imports and pack assembly. The Chennai-based firm plans a ₹50-billion investment over 7–10 years, aiming to develop domestic battery design, support EVs, grid storage, and eventually supply other automakers.
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