Ashok Leyland to Issue 1:1 Bonus Shares; Record Date Set for July 16, 2025

Ashok Leyland announced that July 16, 2025, will be the record date to decide which shareholders are eligible for the upcoming 1:1 bonus shares. The allotment date is July 17, and trading of these bonus shares will begin on July 18, 2025.

In an exchange filing on July 9, the company clarified that these dates follow SEBI’s guidelines issued in September 2024.

Details of the Bonus Issue and Dividend

This 1:1 bonus issue means every shareholder will get one free share for each share they already hold. The last time Ashok Leyland issued bonus shares was in 2011, with the same 1:1 ratio.

Alongside the bonus shares, the company approved a dividend payout of ₹4.25 per share. The total dividend payout will be ₹1,248 crore.

Ashok Leyland Financial Performance Highlights

Ashok Leyland reported strong results for the March quarter of FY25:

• Net profit grew 38.4% year-on-year to ₹1,246 crore, supported by a tax credit of ₹173 crore.
• Revenue rose 5.7% to ₹11,906.7 crore.
• EBITDA increased 12.5% to ₹1,791 crore.

Ashok Leyland Share Price Movement

Ashok Leyland share price was trading at ₹250.90, up 0.42% today. During the session, the stock opened at ₹250.35, reached a high of ₹251.90, and touched a low of ₹249.80. The company has a market capitalisation of ₹73,680 crore, a P/E ratio of 23.76, and a dividend yield of 2.49%. Over the past year, the stock has traded between a 52-week high of ₹264.65 and a low of ₹191.86. The quarterly dividend amount is ₹1.56 per share.

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Conclusion

Ashok Leyland’s bonus share issue, combined with healthy quarterly earnings and a generous dividend, reflects the company’s strong financial health and commitment to rewarding its investors. Shareholders can look forward to receiving additional shares and dividends while the company continues its growth momentum.

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