Ashok Leyland clocks record ₹3,303 cr annual profit, announces 1:1 bonus shares
Chennai: Ashok Leyland Ltd, the flagship of the Hinduja Group, posted its highest-ever net profit of ₹3,303 crore for the financial year ended March 31, 2025—a 26% jump from ₹2,618 crore in the previous year.
Profit for the January–March quarter alone surged 38.4% year-on-year to ₹1,246 crore, driven by strong operating performance and robust sales across segments.
Q4 FY25 also saw a record EBITDA margin of 15%, with EBITDA standing at ₹1,791 crore compared to ₹1,592 crore a year ago.
Operating profit before tax (PBT) for the quarter rose 13.6% to ₹1,671 crore. Cash generated during the quarter stood at ₹3,284 crore.
Revenues for the full year came in at ₹38,753 crore, slightly higher than the ₹38,367 crore posted in FY24. Annual EBITDA was ₹4,931 crore (12.7%), up from ₹4,607 crore (12.0%) last year.
Backed by a strong balance sheet, the company declared a 1:1 bonus share issue, subject to shareholder approval. It also paid out a total dividend of ₹6.25 per share during FY25, amounting to 625% on a ₹1 face value share.
Ashok Leyland ended the year with a cash surplus of ₹4,242 crore, compared to a net debt of ₹89 crore at the end of FY24.
The company’s commercial vehicle volumes were stable at 1.95 lakh units, nearly matching its previous high.
Notably, MHCV bus volumes touched an all-time high of 21,249 units. Exports jumped 29% to 15,255 units.
Power Solutions and Defence businesses also delivered strong growth.
Chairman Dheeraj Hinduja said, “Achieving these record-breaking numbers is a matter of immense pride. The bonus issue and strong dividends reflect our confidence in sustained growth.”
Managing Director and CEO Shenu Agarwal added, “FY25 was a landmark year. We’re now well-positioned to deepen our premiumisation strategy, expand market share, and further enhance price realisation.”
The company continues to invest in alternate propulsion technologies, including electric, LNG, and hydrogen-powered vehicles, with Switch Mobility leading the EV charge.
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