Ashok Leyland's share price rose for the third consecutive day as market participants anticipated the bonus share issuance scheduled for July 17 in a 1:1 ratio.
The allotment committee of Ashok Leyland will assess shareholder eligibility on July 16, with bonus shares becoming tradable from July 18 based on an exchange filing.
In June, Ashok Leyland reported a 3% year-on-year increase in auto sales, with domestic sales slightly declining by 1% to 14,184 units.
The stock price of Ashok Leyland increased by 1.24% to Rs 254 per share, with a 52-week high of Rs 264.65 and a low of Rs 191.86. Analysts maintain a 'buy' rating with a consensus price target reflecting a 6.1% upside.