Ashok Leyland Ltd

HSL Code: ASHLEY   |   BSE Code: 500477  |   NSE Symbol: ASHOKLEY  |   ISIN: INE208A01029

Ashok Leyland Ltd is an India-based company. The company is engaged in the manufacturing of commercial vehicles and related components. The company`s products include buses, trucks, engines, defense and special vehicles. From 18 seater to 82 seater double-decker buses, from 7.5 ton to 49 ton in haulage vehicles, from numerous special application vehicles to diesel engines for industrial, marine and genset applications, Ashok Leyland offers a range of products. The company is the flagship of the Hinduja Group, one of the largest commercial vehicle manufacturers in India. The company is headquartered in Chennai, India. Their manufacturing footprint is pan-India with two facilities in Prague (Czech Republic) and Ras Al Khaimah (UAE). Ashok Leyland Ltd was incorporated in the year 1948 with the name Ashok Motors. The company was set up in collaboration with Austin Motor Company, England for the assembly of Austin cars. In The year 1949, they commenced production at the factory situated at Ennore, south of Madras. Also, they rolled out the first indigenously assembled A40 Austin car. In they ear 1950, the company made an agreement with Leyland, UK in which Ashok Motors got sole rights to import, assemble and progressively manufacture Leyland trucks for seven years. In the year 1954, the Government approved the progressive manufacture of Leyland commercial vehicles and a license was granted for the manufacture of 1,000 Comets a year. In the year 1955, the company name was changed to Ashok Leyland Ltd with equity participation from Leyland Motors Ltd. In the year 1967, the company launched "Titan", the first Indian-made double decker with 50% indigenous components. In the year 1970, the company designed and delivered 1,000 numbers of the 6x4 "Hippo" Tipper to the Indian Army based on their specific requirements. In the year 1972, the license was granted to manufacture 10,000 vehicles a year. In the year 1976, the company introduced the "Viking", the first ever bus with an alternator and a unique front overhang that facilitated front entry. In the year 1978, they introduced India`s first rear-engine bus, "Cheetah". In the year 1980, the company inaugurated their second plant, Hosur I in Hosur. They launched India`s first 13-ton truck, "Tusker" with a 125 hp engine. Also, they launched country`s first multi-axle truck, "Taurus". In the year 1982, they introduced India`s first vestibule or the articulated bus. They inaugurated two new manufacturing facilities at Bhandara (Maharashtra) and Alwar (Rajasthan) in March 1982 and August 1982 respectively. In the year 1993, the company received ISO 9002 certification. In the year 1995, they received ISO 9001 Certification. Aslo, they set a driver training facility at Namakkal. In the year 1996, the company set up their second plant at Hosur. In the year 1997, they launched the Stallion, an all-terrain logistic vehicle. Also, they launched India`s first CNG-powered bus. In the year 2002, the company developed the country`s first Hybrid Electric Vehicle and showcased at Auto Expo 2002. In the year 2006, the company acquired the truck business of Czech Republic-based AVIA. They entered into an agreement with Ras Al Khaimah Investment Authority For the setting up of a bus assembly plant in the UAE. In the year 2007, the company entered into a joint venture with Nissan Motor Company, Japan for manufacture and marketing of Light Commercial Vehicles. They entered into a joint venture with Continental AG, Germany for the development of automotive infronics. Also, they entered into a joint venture with Alteams Group, Finland for the production of HPDC (High Pressure Die Casting) extruded aluminum components. In the year 2008, the company entered into a joint venture with John Deere, USA for the manufacture of construction equipment products. They established Albonair, GmbH for development of vehicle emission treatment / control systems and products. In March 2010, the company inaugurated a plant at Pantnagar in Uttarakhand. This is the company`s modern, technologically world-class and largest plant with a capacity to touch 75,000 vehicles. They introduced the new, future-ready U-Truck platform with the promise of a holistically superior level of trucking. The company bought 26% stake in Optare plc, a well-known bus maker in the UK. In order to cater to the emerging markets in China and India, Albonair (India) Pvt Ltd was incorporated during the year. During they ear 2010-11, the company acquired 26% in the equity share capital of Optare plc, U.K., a leading bus manufacturer in U.K., which will benefit the company in their endeavour to address new markets, and to accelerate technology development. In December 16, 2010, the company inaugurated the state-of-the-art factory built as a venture between the company and Ras Al Khaimah Investment Authority (RAKIA), at Ras Al Khaimah. This facility will cater to the needs of the African/Middle East markets and also facilitate launching of AVIA range of trucks manufactured by Avia Ashok Leyland Motors s.r.o. to these markets. In the year 2011, the company entered into the LCV segment with the launch of Dost. In September 2011, the company entered into into the Tanzanian market by bagging an order for 723 trucks, buses and special application vehicles. In October 2011, the company entered into the construction equipment space with the launch of a new brand, LEYLAND DEERE. In November 2011, the company received the contact to supply 700 cluster CNG buses to Delhi. In the year 2012, the company launched Jan Bus, world`s first single step entry, front engine, fully flat floor bus. They introduced U-3723, India`s first 37-tonne haulage truck with the highest payload of up to 27 tonnes. In January 2012, the company increased their stake in Optare plc to 75.1%.

Rs in Cr.

Rs. in Cr.	Mar 2011	Mar 2010	Mar 2009	Mar 2008	Mar 2007
INCOME :
Sales Turnover	12,341.89	8,035.12	6,783.99	9,141.78	8,475.42
Other Income	40.59	91.17	91.23	84.18	111.56
Stock Adjustments	175.53	251.85	1.04	97.48	48.98
Total Income	12,558.01	8,378.14	6,876.26	9,323.44	8,635.96
EXPENDITURE :
Raw Materials	8,288.68	5,463.49	4,481.08	5,861.09	5,493.78
Excise Duty	975.90	627.89	685.57	1,206.30	1,155.05
Power and Fuel Cost	65.19	44.47	38.42	44.89	45.43
Other Manufacturing Expenses	169.71	90.35	93.49	115.69	92.74
Employee Cost	969.67	667.26	563.08	613.97	478.67
Selling and Administration Expenses	843.86	642.58	485.08	574.58	572.16
Miscellaneous Expenses	10.91	6.62	-9.44	15.77	14.34
Less: Preoperative Expenditure Capitalised	24.06	15.25	8.20	0.67	0.13
Profit before Interest, Depreciation and Tax	1,258.15	850.73	547.18	891.82	783.92
Interest and Financial Charges	188.92	101.85	160.32	76.31	28.84
Profit before Depreciation and Tax	1,069.23	748.88	386.86	815.51	755.08
Depreciation	267.43	204.11	178.41	177.36	150.57
Profit Before Tax	801.80	544.77	208.45	638.15	604.51
Tax	170.50	121.10	18.45	168.84	163.22
Profit After Tax	631.30	423.67	190.00	469.31	441.29
Adjustment below Net Profit	0.00	0.00	0.25	0.00	2.96
P and L Balance brought forward	577.45	482.30	502.27	361.69	230.37
Appropriations	457.57	328.52	210.22	328.73	312.93
P and L Bal. carried down	751.18	577.45	482.30	502.27	361.69
Equity Dividend	266.07	199.55	133.03	199.77	198.58
Preference Dividend	0.00	0.00	0.00	0.00	0.00
Corporate Dividend Tax	43.16	33.14	22.61	33.96	27.85
Equity Dividend (%)	200.00	150.00	100.00	150.00	150.00
Earning Per Share (Rs.)	4.42	2.94	1.26	3.27	3.12
Book Value	19.97	17.56	15.85	15.99	14.14
Extraordinary Items	1.50	40.06	11.21	18.55	15.52