Ashok Leyland, the flagship commercial and defence vehicle manufacturer of the Hinduja Group, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with PT Pindad, Indonesia’s state-owned defence and industrial equipment company. The agreement was signed at PT Pindad’s headquarters in Bandung and marks a significant step in strengthening bilateral cooperation between India and Indonesia.
The MoU establishes a framework for the joint development and manufacturing of electric buses and defence vehicles tailored to Indonesia’s mobility and national security requirements. The collaboration combines Ashok Leyland’s global expertise in electric commercial vehicles and defence mobility platforms with PT Pindad’s engineering capabilities, local manufacturing strength, and deep integration within Indonesia’s defence ecosystem.
The signing took place in the presence of senior leadership from both organisations, including Prof Sigit P Santosa, Chief Executive Officer of PT Pindad, Amandeep Singh, President – International Operations, Defence, LCV & PSB at Ashok Leyland, and Lord Tariq, Advisor to the Board, Hinduja Auto.
Indonesia’s accelerating transition toward sustainable transportation and modern defence infrastructure provides strong alignment for the partnership. The collaboration supports the country’s focus on electric vehicle adoption, energy efficiency, and increased localisation of defence manufacturing.
Speaking on the partnership, Amandeep Singh said, “Ashok Leyland has a long-standing track record of delivering dependable commercial and defence mobility solutions across global markets. Through this partnership with PT Pindad, we aim to co-develop platforms that are specifically suited to Indonesia’s terrain, infrastructure, and operational needs, while supporting the country’s sustainability and localisation goals.”
Ashok Leyland is one of India’s leading commercial vehicle manufacturers and a flagship company of the Hinduja Group. Founded in 1948 and headquartered in Chennai, the company is known for producing a wide range of trucks, buses, defense vehicles, and special-purpose vehicles. Ashok Leyland has played a significant role in developing India’s public transportation and logistics sectors, with its buses widely used by state transport undertakings across the country. The company is also expanding globally, exporting vehicles to several countries and focusing on innovation, sustainability, and alternative fuel technologies to meet future mobility needs.
