Ashok Leyland is drawing investor attention as it announces its first bonus issue in over a decade. With July 15 being the last day to buy shares to be eligible for the 1:1 bonus, market participants are closely watching the stock.
The bonus issue highlights the company’s evolving strategy amid growth in the commercial vehicle segment.
Let’s dive into the key dates and details.
Ashok Leyland has announced that the record date for the 1:1 bonus share issuance is Wednesday, July 16, 2025. This means only shareholders who hold the stock by the end of Tuesday, July 15, will be eligible to receive bonus shares. The company has confirmed that the allotment date will be Thursday, July 17, 2025, as per its exchange filing.
This 1:1 bonus issue was announced in May 2025 alongside the March quarter earnings and dividend declaration. It marks the company's first bonus issue in over a decade.
Following the allotment, the bonus shares are expected to be credited to eligible shareholders’ demat accounts on or before July 18, 2025. The trading of these shares will also commence from Friday, July 18, allowing investors to freely buy or sell the bonus shares from that day onward.
The company has announced a ₹1,000 crore capital expenditure plan for FY26, with strategic investments in electric vehicles (EVs), alternative fuels, and defence. Management expects this vertical to double in size over the next 2–3 years.
Ashok Leyland currently commands over 30% market share in the medium and heavy commercial vehicles (M&HCV) segment. It has recently bagged significant orders, including 200 trucks from Instant Transport Solution and 250 trucks from Patanjali.
Additionally, its EV arm, Switch Mobility, has turned EBITDA-positive and has a pipeline of 1,800 electric vehicles, further reinforcing the company’s growth narrative in the clean mobility space.
Ashok Leyland’s upcoming 1:1 bonus issue has become a notable event in the market, especially as it marks the company's first such move since 2011. With the record date set for July 16, 2025, and July 15 being the last trading day for eligibility, the development has drawn investor interest. Alongside its capital expenditure plans and growing presence in EV and defence segments, the bonus issue adds to the company’s ongoing corporate actions. Investors may continue monitoring the stock as these developments unfold.
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Published on: Jul 15, 2025, 9:16 AM IST
Neha Dubey
Neha Dubey is a Content Analyst with 3 years of experience in financial journalism, having written for a leading newswire agency and multiple newspapers. At Angel One, she creates daily content on finance and the economy. Neha holds a degree in Economics and a Master’s in Journalism.
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