Ashok Leyland Declares Interim Dividend of Rs 4.95 per share for FY 2023-24


By Priya Singh

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Updated On: 26-Mar-2024 03:17 PM


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The interim dividend will be paid on or before April 23, 2024.

Key Highlights:

•    Ashok Leyland declared an interim dividend of Rs 4.95 per share for the fiscal year 2023-24.
•    Shareholders need to note the record date set as April 3 to receive the dividend.
•    The payment date for the dividend is on or before April 23, 2024.
•    The company is exploring hybrid technology for small commercial vehicles.
•    Company is planning to launch a multifunctional platform.

Ashok Leyland, the Hinduja Group's flagship firm, has declared an interim dividend of Rs 4.95 per equity share for the fiscal year ending 2023-24, the company announced in an exchange announcement on March 25, 2024.

"The Board of Directors of the Company has declared an Interim Dividend of Rs 4.95 per equity share of Re. 1 each, for the financial year ending 2023-24," the organization stated in a press release.

Here’s what you need to know:

Record Date: The date for determining which shareholders are eligible to receive this dividend has been set as April 3.

Payment Date: The interim dividend will be paid on or before April 23, 2024. 

What does this mean? Well, if you own shares in Ashok Leyland, you’re in for a little financial treat! Remember, shares usually trade ex-dividend on the day or a day before the record date. So, mark your calendar and keep an eye out for that dividend payment! 

Ashok Leyland, the Chennai-based commercial vehicle manufacturer, is considering the development of hybrid technology for small commercial vehicles to meet the need for intercity applications.

Dheeraj Hinduja, Ashok Leyland's Executive Chairman, had stated plans to launch a new multifunctional platform for compact trucks over the next two years. Sarvanan elaborated, stating that this platform will be adaptable to a variety of fuel sources, including gasoline, CNG, hybrids, and electric vehicles.

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Ashok Leyland, headquartered in Chennai, is a pioneer in the commercial vehicle space. They’re the second-largest manufacturer of commercial vehicles in India, the fourth-largest bus manufacturer, and the nineteenth-largest truck manufacturer globally.

CMV360 Says

Ashok Leyland is giving some money back to its shareholders while also planning to make better trucks and buses for the future. This shows they're doing well financially and want to keep growing.