Ashok Leyland recognised for its contribution to economy during three decades of hardships

In a unique event, Sri Lanka appreciated Investors and overseas partners and recognised “Lanka Ashok Leyland”, who supported the National Economy, took great risks and challenges to continue to be in Sri Lanka, supported the people of Sri Lanka and move the economy forward during the three decades of hardship the country went through due to terrorism with a “Global Commerce Excellence Awards 2012”.

The award presented to Lanka Ashok Leyland at a gala ceremony at Kignsbury Hotel by The Governor of Central Bank Ajith Nivard Cabral, Dhammika Perera Secretary, Ministry of Transport, M. Fernando Director General, BOI, other Government officials and Koshi Mathai, IMF Resident representative. Ashok Leyland and Lanka Ashok Leyland was represented by Umesh Gautam CEO Lanka Ashok Leyland.

Lanka Ashok Leyland is a joint venture company of Ashok Leyland Limited India in collaboration with Government of Sri Lanka under Ministry of Industries and Commerce was established in the year 1983 to progressively assemble Ashok Leyland heavy commercial vehicles in the Island by using more andmore local value additions and providing employment to over 400 local workforce.

Since 1983 despite of hardships and difficult times Lanka Ashok Leyland continues to move Sri Lankan economy forward by providing most reliable, economical and environment friendly transport solutions for the overall benefit of the Economy which will lead Sri Lanka further on move.