5004772026-11-142026-11-145004772026-11-145004772026-11-14ChangeInManagementDomain15004772026-11-142026-11-14ChangeInManagementDomain1xbrli:pureASHOKLEYASHOK LEYLAND LIMITED500477NOTLISTEDINE208A01029trueListed Entity (self)true2026-11-1414:45:0018:00:0012026-11-14AppointmentDirectorNon - Executive Non -Independent DirectorNot ApplicableNot ApplicableMr.Venkatesan Venkataraman2026-11-140Mr. V Venkatesan is a British national and an accomplished automotive industry executive with more than 45 years of experience in the commercial vehicle sector. A mechanical engineering graduate with a postgraduate qualification in business management, he has extensive experience spanning industrial engineering, project planning, business and product planning, project management, performance monitoring, corporate strategy, business development, acquisitions, divestments, and operational leadership. Mr. V Venkatesan began his career with Ashok Leyland as a Graduate Trainee and subsequently held leadership positions across several functions. During his tenure, he contributed to important technology-transfer programmes involving Hino engines and ZF gearboxes, as well as the introduction of the Cargo intermediate commercial vehicle range. He is currently President of Hinduja Automotive Limited and serves on its Board of Directors. During his association with the company, spanning more than two decades, he has supported Ashok Leyland in the evaluation and execution of several strategic initiatives. To strengthen Ashok Leyland’s intermediate commercial vehicle portfolio beyond the Cargo range, Mr. V Venkatesan led the acquisition of Avia Motors in the Czech Republic. He managed the transaction from target identification through execution and subsequently served as Chief Operating Officer during the initial phase, helping stabilise the company’s operations. He later led Avia Motors’ divestment. During a significant management transition at Ashok Leyland, he worked closely with the Chairman to support organizational stability and help position the transition as a transformative phase for the company. Beyond his corporate responsibilities, Mr. V Venkatesan collaborated with Boston Consulting Group to develop the blueprint for “Road to School,” Ashok Leyland’s flagship corporate social responsibility initiative.Not related to the Directors of the Company (as per ‘relative’ definition of the Companies Act, 2013)truefalse