Tata Motors Ltd. on Tuesday rolled out the 10th lakh commercial vehicle from its Lucknow manufacturing facility, marking 35 years of production in Uttar Pradesh. The milestone vehicle, a zero-emission electric bus, was flagged off by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and Tata Sons Chairman N. Chandrasekaran at a ceremony in Lucknow on April 15, 2026. The event was attended by Deputy Chief Minister Brajesh Pathak, Tata Motors Managing Director and CEO Girish Wagh, and senior state and company officials.
The Lucknow plant, established in 1992, now produces trucks and buses across multiple powertrains — including battery-electric and fuel cell electric vehicles — and has an annual production capacity of over one lakh vehicles. Spread across approximately 600 acres, it supports over 8,000 livelihoods and exports to international markets.
Yogi Adityanath said, "The rollout of 10 lakh trucks and buses from Tata Motors' Lucknow facility is a moment of pride for the entire state. It is a recognition of the state's capabilities and immense potential, as well as of its talented people. Our vision is to transform Uttar Pradesh into a one-trillion-dollar economy, with industry and entrepreneurs playing a pivotal role in this journey. The state offers a conducive ecosystem for scalable businesses, supported by a vast consumer market, a young, skilled workforce, and seamless connectivity. Tata Motors' success in Uttar Pradesh reflects the strength of this ecosystem and reinforces our commitment to fostering responsible industrial growth, creating jobs, building skills and advancing sustainable socio-economic development."
N. Chandrasekaran said, "The production of Tata Motors' 10th lakh commercial vehicle from its Lucknow facility reflects the strength of our longstanding partnership with Uttar Pradesh. Over more than three decades, this collaboration has demonstrated how industry, government and communities can come together to drive industrial excellence, create livelihoods and build capabilities at scale. We are deeply grateful to the Hon'ble Chief Minister and the entire state for their continued support and for fostering a progressive, growth-oriented approach. As Uttar Pradesh accelerates its journey towards sustainable and inclusive growth, we remain firmly committed to contributing to its progress and to shaping a future-ready mobility ecosystem."
The plant operates on 100% renewable electricity and holds a CII-certified water-positive status. It runs skilling programmes — Kaushalya, Lakshya, and Saksham — through a Dual System of Training and apprenticeship model, training youth from across the state for manufacturing roles. The facility's workforce includes women and persons with disabilities.
Tata Motors said the Lucknow plant will continue to manufacture vehicles aligned with its net-zero target of 2045, alongside Uttar Pradesh's net-zero 2070 vision.