The Hinduja Group has expressed strong interest in investing across multiple high-growth sectors in Uttar Pradesh during a high-level investment review meeting held on Wednesday at the Invest UP office in Lucknow. The meeting was chaired by Shri Manoj Kumar Singh, Chief Secretary, Government of Uttar Pradesh, and attended by senior officials from key state departments.

According to an official statement, the discussions focused on strategic partnerships and large-scale investments in sectors such as electric vehicles (EVs), EV charging infrastructure, renewable energy, media, insurance, and financial services. The Hinduja Group delegation was led by Dr. S.K. Chaddha, Senior Advisor; Mr. Ravi Chawla, MD & CEO, Gulf Oil; and Mr. Vynsley Fernandes, MD & CEO, HGS Limited.

Major Hinduja Group companies — including IndusInd Bank, IndusInd Insurance, Gulf Oil, Hinduja Renewables, NXTDIGITAL, and Ashok Leyland — made detailed presentations highlighting their expansion strategies and contributions to the state’s development vision.

Ashok Leyland drew special attention by showcasing its electric bus manufacturing facility in Lucknow, completed in a record time of 18 months. Commercial production at the facility is expected to begin within the next two months. The company also requested additional land for expansion, underlining its long-term commitment to the state.

Gulf Oil, one of the world’s largest independent lubricant manufacturers operating in over 100 countries, presented its next-generation EV lubricant offerings and robust capabilities in EV charging infrastructure. The company proposed end-to-end solutions — including AC/DC chargers and proprietary charging software — for vehicles ranging from two-wheelers to electric buses. Gulf Oil expressed readiness to support the development of a state-wide EV charging network.

IndusInd Bank showcased its growing presence across Uttar Pradesh, now operating in 57 districts with 186 branches and 230 ATMs, reaffirming its commitment to financial inclusion and accessible banking services.

NXTDIGITAL, the Hinduja Group’s digital infrastructure arm, presented its vision to bridge the digital divide in the state by expanding access to broadband and digital services in underserved regions.

The Hinduja Group also reiterated its interest in contributing to Uttar Pradesh’s goal of becoming a USD 1 trillion economy, emphasising the synergy between the state’s policy framework and the group’s diversified business interests.

Chief Secretary Shri Manoj Kumar Singh welcomed the group’s proposals and assured full support and facilitation from the state government. He highlighted Uttar Pradesh’s policy stability, robust infrastructure, and investor-friendly ecosystem, and invited Hinduja Group companies to become long-term development partners.

The meeting reflects Uttar Pradesh’s continued momentum in attracting top-tier industrial investments, driven by the state’s focus on industrialisation, green mobility, digital inclusion, and financial growth.

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