With Mahesh Babu stepping down, Ashok Leyland COO Ganesh Mani will lead Switch India, as the company aims to scale operations, manage costs, and expand its electric commercial vehicle business in FY26.
30 Jun 2025 | 7842 Views | By Sarthak Mahajan
Switch Automotive Mobility Ltd announced that its current CEO, S Mahesh Babu, will step down from his position effective 31st August 2025 to pursue opportunities outside the group. Ganesh Mani, currently the Chief Operating Officer at Ashok Leyland, will take on additional responsibilities as CEO of Switch India starting 1st ...
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Switch Automotive Mobility Ltd announced that its current CEO, S Mahesh Babu, will step down from his position effective 31st August 2025 to pursue opportunities outside the group. Ganesh Mani, currently the Chief Operating Officer at Ashok Leyland, will take on additional responsibilities as CEO of Switch India starting 1st September 2025.
This leadership transition is in line with the company’s strategy to utilise Ashok Leyland’s operational strengths to manage costs and maintain a focus on developing electric buses and light commercial vehicles.
Dheeraj G Hinduja, Chairman of Switch Mobility, acknowledged Mahesh Babu’s contributions, noting that Switch India achieved EBITDA breakeven in FY25 and is now positioned to work towards profitability. He expressed confidence in Ganesh Mani’s ability to support the company’s next phase of growth, citing his experience in operations and business transformation.
Switch India currently offers electric light commercial vehicles, including the IeV3 (1.25-tonne) and IeV4 (1.75-tonne), available through selected Ashok Leyland dealers. In the electric bus segment, the company provides 12-metre standard and low-floor variants, with a driving range of up to 200 kilometres per charge. With a current order book exceeding 1,500 buses, Switch aims to double its revenue in FY26.
Switch Mobility, part of the Hinduja Group, focuses on zero-emission commercial vehicles and was formed through the collaboration between Ashok Leyland and UK-based Optare. The company’s portfolio includes the EiV series of electric buses—such as the double-decker EiV22—and the IeV range of light commercial vehicles.
Switch vehicles have collectively covered over 150 million kilometres, with more than 1,000 electric buses and 1,000 electric LCVs currently in operation. Its in-house telematics platform, SWITCH iON, enables real-time monitoring and data-driven performance management. The company supports its fleet with over 50 dealerships and 100 service points across India.