Archive · 8 Aug 2025
Philippines and Hinduja Group Forge Automotive and Investment Partnership
The President of the Philippines, Mr. Marcos Jr., met with the Hinduja Group, a big company from India.
They talked about the Hinduja Group investing more in the Philippines, especially in things like cars and energy.
One of the Hinduja Group's companies, Ashok Leyland, will start delivering 50 of its small trucks that were put together in the Philippines.
Also, another Hinduja company, HGS, wants to grow its business in the Philippines too.
The meeting took place on August 8, 2025, and the aim is to strengthen the relationship between the Philippines and the Hinduja Group.
Philippine President Marcos Jr. met with the Hinduja Group to boost their partnership.
The Hinduja Group was invited to invest in sectors like Defense, Energy, and Automotive.
Ashok Leyland will deliver the first batch of 50 locally assembled LCVs in the Philippines.
Hinduja Global Solutions (HGS) plans to expand its business in the Philippines.
The meeting and announcements occurred on August 8, 2025.
- Who
- President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and the Hinduja Group, led by Shom Hinduja.
- What
- Meeting between President Marcos Jr. and Hinduja Group to strengthen partnership, with plans for investments and local assembly of LCVs.
- When
- August 8, 2025
- Where
- The Philippines and India (bilateral visit).
- Why
- To strengthen the strategic partnership and explore investment opportunities.
- Meeting Participants
- President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., Shom Hinduja (Hinduja Group)
- Company
- Ashok Leyland
- LCVs
- 50
- Key Sectors
- Defense, Energy, Automotive, Digital Technology
- Date
- August 8, 2025