S Mahesh Babu, the CEO of Switch Automotive Mobility Ltd, has announced his decision to step down from his position, effective August 31, 2025, to explore new opportunities outside the group. As part of the leadership transition, Ganesh Mani, the Chief Operating Officer of Ashok Leyland, will assume the additional role of CEO for Switch Automotive Mobility Limited (Switch India) starting September 1, 2025.
This move aligns with Switch India’s strategic approach to leverage Ashok Leyland’s strengths, optimizing operational costs while maintaining a strong focus on developing cutting-edge battery-electric buses and light commercial vehicles. Dheeraj G Hinduja, Chairman of Switch Mobility, expressed gratitude for Mahesh Babu’s contributions, stating, “We want to thank Mr Mahesh for his significant impact during his time with us. With EBITDA breakeven achieved in FY25, Switch India is now well-positioned to scale its business and reach positive PAT in the near future. Ganesh Mani’s extensive experience in operational excellence and managing large-scale transformations will guide Switch India into its next phase of profitable growth.”
Switch India has a growing and competitive portfolio of electric commercial vehicles. In the light commercial vehicle category, the company offers the 1.25-tonne IeV3 and the 1.75-tonne IeV4, both available for commercial purchase through select Ashok Leyland LCV dealers. In the electric city bus segment, Switch India provides 12-meter buses, available in standard and low-floor versions, offering a range of up to 200 kilometers without requiring a recharge. With a robust order book of over 1,500 buses, Switch India aims to double its revenue in FY26. The company continues to expand its offerings and solidify its position in the growing electric vehicle market.
Switch Mobility, a part of the Hinduja Group, is a forward-thinking electric vehicle manufacturer dedicated to zero-emission commercial mobility. The company emerged from the collaboration between Ashok Leyland and the British bus maker Optare, combining world-class engineering expertise to create innovative electric mobility solutions.
Switch’s portfolio includes the SWITCH EiV series of electric buses, which features India’s first electric double-decker, the SWITCH EiV22, and the SWITCH IeV series of light commercial vehicles designed for last-mile logistics. With over 1,000 e-buses and 1,000 e-LCVs on the road, Switch vehicles have collectively covered over 150 million green kilometers, offsetting more than 100,000 tons of CO₂ emissions.
Switch is seeing strong demand, with an order book of over 1,800 electric buses and growing momentum in the market. The company’s in-house telematics platform, SWITCH iON, is central to its operational success. It provides real-time fleet monitoring, performance optimization, and proactive maintenance through a 24/7 Command Centre that processes more than 2 TB of data daily, generating over 90,000 alerts to ensure safety and operational efficiency.
With a network of over 50 dealerships and more than 100 service touchpoints across India, Switch is well-positioned to serve a growing customer base. The company has also been recognized with over 25 awards for innovation and brand excellence, solidifying its position as a leader in intelligent, clean transportation. With sustainability, design, and performance at its core, Switch Mobility is driving the future of intelligent and environmentally friendly transportation, paving the way for a cleaner and greener future.
