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EQUIPMENT TICKER TAPE customers. Equipped with modern infrastructure and backed by

a customer-first approach, the facilities will deliver a seamless
ownership experience through best-in-class sales and aftersales
support. Together, we are committed to providing reliable, end-
to-end mobility solutions that empower businesses and address
the diverse transportation needs of customers across the region.”
Ashok Leyland has one of the largest and fastest-growing networks
in the commercial vehicle industry, and the company is expanding
its brand presence through a robust network of dealerships and
service centres to provide best-in-class after-sales support to
its customers. The company will cover the major transport hub
ASHOK LEYLAND EXPANDS ITS FOOTPRINT IN NORTHEAST offering Haulage, Tractor trailers, ICV Goods, Tippers, Fully Built
INDIA, INAUGURATES TWO DEALERSHIP OUTLETS IN ASSAM RMC, Haulage, and School/Staff Buses through these dealerships.
Ashok Leyland, the Indian flagship of the Hinduja Group and the
country’s leading commercial vehicle manufacturer, recently JCB INDIA EXPANDS MAHARASHTRA FOOTPRINT WITH
inaugurated two new M&HCV dealership outlets in Assam with NEW 3S DEALERSHIP FACILITY IN NASHIK
the channel partner Bimal Auto Commercial Pvt Ltd. The two JCB India recently inaugurated its new Dealer facility,
dealership outlets are located in Dibrugarh and Bongaigaon and Ratnapprabbha World, in Nashik, further expanding its footprint
will go a long way in further strengthening Ashok Leyland’s robust in Maharashtra. The facility will provide customers in Nashik and
distribution network. With these additions, Ashok Leyland now has nearby regions, access to JCB’s comprehensive product range,
26 M&HCV touchpoints across the state. backed by end-to-end sales, service, and parts support.
The new channel partner, Bimal Auto Commercial Pvt. Ltd., has Spread across almost 60,000 sq.ft., the facility features a 4-bay
inaugurated a modern 3S (Sales, Service and Spares) facility workshop and is supported by a team of 150 professionals, with
strategically located at Dinijan, Dibrugarh. Complementing this extensive industry expertise.
is a second facility in Bongaigaon, Assam further reinforcing Ashok Speaking at the inauguration, Deepak Shetty, CEO & Managing
Leyland’s growing presence and service network in the region. Director, JCB India, said, “Maharashtra continues to witness robust
Both facilities are equipped with state-of-the-art infrastructure infrastructure and industrial growth, driving sustained demand for
and advanced service equipment, including wheel alignment construction equipment. We are delighted to inaugurate our new
machines, 10 quick-service bays at each outlet, pneumatic dealership facility in Nashik - our second in
systems, accident repair bays, and mobile service vans. Backed partnership with the Ratnapprabbha group.
by a team of highly trained technicians, the facilities are designed Nashik is one of Maharashtra’s premier
to provide customers with efficient, reliable, industrial hubs, representing a strong
and seamless aftersales support, ensuring blend of agricultural strength and industrial
a superior ownership experience. growth, supported by rapidly expanding
Madhavi Deshmukh, National Sales Head highway connectivity and thriving MIDC
– MHCV, Ashok Leyland said, “Assam has clusters. Together with Ratnapprabbha,
always been an important market for us, we remain steadfast in our commitment to delivering world-
and we are excited to further strengthen our class solutions and contributing meaningfully to Maharashtra’s
presence in this region. Our relationship with customers is built on infrastructure development.”
trust, performance, and shared growth. The two state-of-the-art Ratnapprabbha Motors has been a trusted JCB partner for nearly
facilities will enhance our ability to serve customers with superior two decades, built on a strong foundation of shared values and
sales and service experience. Together with our partner Bimal Auto sustained growth. As the partnership enters a new phase, the
Commercial, we are confident in our ability to meet the evolving second generation of the Pawar family is driving its continued
needs of our customers in this region. We remain committed to expansion. The Nashik facility will serve as the headquarters of
delivering innovative mobility solutions while strengthening our Ratnapprabbha World, overseeing five branches across Nashik,
footprint and building deeper customer relationships across key Dhule, Jalgaon, and Nandurbar. The facility is equipped with
markets. This expansion reflects our long-term growth ambitions modern infrastructure, in line with JCB’s global corporate identity,
and reinforces our journey towards becoming one of the Top 10 and a fully operational LiveLink Command Centre - an advanced
commercial vehicle players globally.” telematics solution that provides real-time insights into machine
Rohit Sarawagi, Bimal Auto Commercial Pvt. Ltd. said, “We performance, service requirements, operations, and security,
are proud to partner with Ashok Leyland enabling 24x7 fleet management support.
in strengthening its presence across “JCB India has a wide product portfolio that includes Backhoe
Assam and serving the region’s evolving Loaders, Tracked Excavators, Wheeled Loaders, Compactors,
mobility needs. These strategically located Telehandlers, Mini Excavators and Skid Steers. Additionally, the
dealership outlets represent our shared new Agrimax range, Diesel Gensets and Access Platforms provide
commitment to bringing world-class Customers with a comprehensive range of equipment solutions
commercial vehicle solutions closer to to meet their evolving needs”, Shetty added.

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