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Ashok Leyland Ltd
Ashok Leyland Soars 5% to 52-Week High -What’s Fueling This Merger-Driven Rally ?
Ashok Leyland’s stock hit a fresh 52-week high of ₹156.40 on November 27, 2025, rising 5% after the company’s board approved a merger scheme involving Hinduja Leyland Finance and NDL Ventures. The development sparked strong investor interest, driving heavy trading volumes and reinforcing optimism about the group’s restructuring strategy.
Stock Hits 52-Week High on Merger Update
Shares of Ashok Leyland surged as much as 5% on Thursday to reach a new 52-week high of ₹156.40 on the NSE, extending its remarkable rebound of nearly 63% from its April low of ₹95.93. The surge follows the company’s announcement that its board has approved a merger scheme involving two of its key group entities, Hinduja Leyland Finance Limited (HLFL) and NDL Ventures Limited (formerly NXTDIGITAL Limited).
Merger Structure and Rationale
Under the approved scheme, Hinduja Leyland Finance will merge into NDL Ventures. The proposed share exchange ratio stipulates that 25 fully paid-up equity shares of ₹10 each in NDL Ventures will be allotted for every 10 equity shares of ₹10 each held in HLFL. The appointed date for the merger is April 1, 2026, pending approvals from SEBI, the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT), stock exchanges, and other regulatory authorities.
The merger aims to simplify the Hinduja Group’s corporate structure, enhance operational synergies, and unlock shareholder value by integrating financial and digital service operations under a unified entity. Market analysts view this as a strategic move that could streamline the group’s balance sheet and improve transparency across subsidiaries.
Market Reaction and Investor Sentiment
The announcement triggered strong trading activity - over 21 million shares changed hands across the NSE and BSE, valued at approximately ₹323 crore. At 9:57 AM, the stock was trading at ₹155.88, up 4.65%, while the company’s market capitalisation stood at ₹91,138.73 crore. The move also coincided with broader market optimism, as the Nifty50 hovered near record highs at 26,272.70.
Investor Takeaway
Ashok Leyland’s rally underscores investor confidence in the Hinduja Group’s restructuring roadmap. The merger of HLFL with NDL Ventures is seen as a long-term value creation opportunity that aligns with the company’s efforts to strengthen financial services integration and streamline group operations. With improved clarity around corporate structure and a strong commercial vehicle business, Ashok Leyland remains firmly in focus among investors betting on India’s cyclical recovery.
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