Ashok Leyland reports strong Q2, all-time high profit, declares interim dividend

Ashok Leyland's Board of Directors approved unaudited standalone and consolidated financial results for Q2 and the half-year ended September 30, 2025. The company reported a profit before exceptional items and tax (PBT) of Rs 1,083 Cr for the quarter, marking a 23% increase year-on-year (YoY). The Profit After Tax (PAT) reached an all-time high of Rs 771 Cr, and EBITDA was up at 12.1% (Rs 1,162 Cr) compared to 11.6% (Rs 1,017 Cr) in the same period last year.

The company's strong performance was supported by a 3% increase in MHCV volumes and a 6% rise in LCV segment volumes YoY in Q2. Export volumes also grew impressively by 45% to 4,784 units. Reflecting this positive outlook, the Board declared an Interim Dividend of Re. 1/- per equity share of Re. 1/- each for the financial year 2025-26, to be paid on or before December 11, 2025. The record date for this dividend is set for Tuesday, November 18, 2025.