Who is the CEO of Ashok Leyland?
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The current Managing Director is Mr. Shenu Agarwal overseeing the company’s operational strategy and performance.
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Ashok Leyland is a publicly listed company under the Hinduja Group, founded in 1948 as Ashok Motors and rebranded in 1955 after collaborating with British Leyland. Headquartered in Chennai, it ranks as India’s second-largest commercial vehicle manufacturer and the third-largest bus producer globally. The company designs and produces a range of trucks, buses, light commercial vehicles, and industrial/marine engines, with manufacturing plants across India and overseas operations including UAE and UK.
It began as Ashok Motors producing Austin cars and shifted to commercial vehicles in the 1950s via a partnership with Leyland. In 1987, Hinduja and Fiat-Iveco took majority control. Since then, Ashok Leyland has launched key products like Euro VI trucks, modular AVTR platforms, and ventured into electric vehicles through Switch Mobility.
Operating in the commercial vehicle and automotive sector, Ashok Leyland serves B2B clients including governments, logistics, and public transportation. Its industry spans heavy and light vehicles, industrial engines, marine power, and defence logistics, all driven by India's infrastructure growth and green vehicle shift.
Trucks & LCVs including AVTR range
Buses, city to double-deckers
Engines for industrial, marine, gensets
Defence vehicles like Stallion logistics trucks
Switch Mobility for electric CVs
Vehicle finance through subsidiary Hinduja Leyland Finance
Ashok Leyland seeks to deliver sustainable commercial mobility solutions by expanding its product portfolio in conventional and electric vehicles, supporting infrastructure growth, and ensuring reliability and innovation in service.
Entered collaboration with British Leyland in 1955
Launched India’s first Euro VI truck and electric bus
Introduced AVTR modular platform and Bada Dost LCV
2024 MoU with Tamil Nadu for ₹1,200 crore EV plant; multi-axis Garud bus introduced
In Q4 FY25, Ashok Leyland posted a 38% YoY rise in net profit to ₹1,246 crore on ₹11,907 crore revenue. The quarter included record EBITDA of ₹1,791 crore, and the board approved a 1:1 bonus issue alongside an interim dividend of ₹6.25 per share.
FY25 full year revenue reached ₹38,753 crore (up 1%), EBITDA at ₹4,931 crore (+7%), and PAT at ₹3,303 crore (+26%). Q4FY25 saw record quarterly revenue and profit, reflecting operational efficiencies despite a moderate downturn in some auto segments.
The stock trades at a P/E of ~22.7 and P/B of ~5.8. ROE stands strong at ~25.4%, with EPS of ₹10.58. Debt-to-equity ratio of ~4.1 reflects moderate leverage, balanced by a sustainable dividend yield around 2.6%.
In Q4FY25, net profit improved by 38% YoY to ₹1,246 crore, driven by a 15% rise in EBITDA. Revenue increased 6% YoY to ₹11,907 crore, and the company announced a 1:1 bonus share issue and interim dividend.
The stock has risen significantly since FY20, delivering strong five-year returns. Its 52-week movement shows some volatility amid economic cycles. As of June 26, 2025, the share price stands around ₹241.
The 52-week high is ₹264.65 and low is ₹191.86, indicating an upside of about 38% from the lows to peak levels in the past year.
With beta ~1.28, the stock shows moderate volatility relative to the broader market. Current market cap is approximately ₹69,000–70,000 crore, reflecting investor confidence in its growth trajectory.
Diverse portfolio across CVs, engines, defence, EVs
Strong FY25 financials with record quarterly PAT
High ROE and consistent dividend payout
High valuation relative to book value (P/B ~5.8)
Moderate dependence on infrastructure and macro cycles
Promoter leverage and high debt could pose risk
P/E: ~22.8
EPS: ₹10.58 (TTM)
ROE: 25.4%
Debt-to-equity: ~4.1
Reflects profitability and efficient capital use amidst moderate debt.
The company pays dividends (~2.6% yield) and issued a 1:1 bonus in Q4 FY25. It maintains a payout ratio of over 60%.
Promoters (Hinduja Group) hold ~51.5%, with pledged holdings ~41%. Institutional ownership includes FIIs and DIIs, supplemented by a strong retail share presence.
Tata Motors: Larger auto conglomerate, broader commercial portfolio.
Mahindra & Mahindra: Focus on LCVs and SUVs, competitive in rural markets.
VE Commercial Vehicles: JV between Eicher and Volvo, growing in niche CV segments.
Ashok Leyland has a competitive position in heavy vehicles, strong presence in buses and defence logistics, and emerging leadership in electric commercial vehicles through Switch Mobility.
Expansion in EVs via new Uttar Pradesh EV plant and Switch Mobility
Increased exports to GCC, Africa and SAARC markets
MoUs and capacity expansion for electric bus and modular truck segments
Cyclical demand in heavy vehicles tied to economic slowdown
Volatility in raw material costs and currency fluctuations
Debt levels and equity pledges remain investor concerns
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The current Managing Director is Mr. Shenu Agarwal overseeing the company’s operational strategy and performance.
Ashok Leyland is a publicly listed private company, majority-owned by the Hinduja Group.
It is listed on both the National Stock Exchange (NSE) and Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) under the ticker ASHOKLEY.
You can purchase its shares through any registered broker using your demat and trading account during market trading hours.
The face value of each share is ₹1.
Yes, a 1:1 bonus share issue was approved in Q4 FY25.
Its official website is www.ashokleyland.com; investor relations typically handled via official email or contact section on the site.
Yes, the company issues annual reports, earnings calls transcripts, and regulatory disclosures via its website.
It designs, manufactures, and sells commercial vehicles, engines, defence logistics vehicles, and offers financial services, with growing emphasis on electric CVs.
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