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Merger5 Nov 2026, 06:14 pm

Ashok Leyland subsidiary HLFL to merge with NDL Ventures

AI Summary

Ashok Leyland Ltd announced that the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT), Mumbai Bench, has sanctioned the Scheme of Arrangement for the absorption of its material subsidiary, Hinduja Leyland Finance Limited (HLFL), into NDL Ventures Limited (NDL). Upon the scheme becoming effective, HLFL will be dissolved without winding up, and NDL will become the material listed subsidiary of Ashok Leyland. The share exchange ratio is 25 equity shares of NDL for every 10 equity shares held in HLFL. This merger aims to create a stronger listed financial services platform, achieve operational synergies, and enhance stakeholder value. Ashok Leyland's shareholding in the combined entity will be diluted from 61.12% in HLFL to 59.64% in NDL.

Key Highlights

  • HLFL to be absorbed by NDL Ventures as per NCLT sanctioned scheme.
  • HLFL will cease to be a material subsidiary; NDL will become one.
  • Share exchange ratio: 25 NDL shares for 10 HLFL shares.
  • Merger aims for a stronger financial services platform and operational synergies.
  • Ashok Leyland's stake in the subsidiary will dilute to 59.64%.