A-1 Shares Surge on Foreign Investor Interest and Corporate Actions
The shares of small-cap company A-1 Ltd witnessed a spectacular rally for the third consecutive trading session on Tuesday, hitting the 5% upper circuit and getting locked at ₹1,824.95 per share on the BSE. This sustained upward movement is primarily driven by a significant acquisition by a foreign portfolio investor and a series of potentially value-accretive corporate announcements planned by the company.
FPI Stake Acquisition and Rising Foreign Holding
The rally was triggered by the news that Minerva Ventures Fund, a Mauritius-based Foreign Portfolio Investor (FPI), has acquired a stake in A-1 Ltd. According to bulk deal data available on the BSE, the fund purchased 66,500 equity shares of the company on 7 November 2025. The transaction was executed at a price of ₹1,655.45 per share, amounting to a total deal value of approximately ₹11 crore.
This acquisition is part of a broader trend of increasing foreign institutional investment in A-1 Ltd. Data shows that the combined holding of FIIs and FPIs in the company rose significantly from 2.94% in March 2025 to 6.03% by September 2025. The latest transaction is expected to further boost foreign investor participation. It is noteworthy that as of 30 September 2025, the Promoter group maintained a dominant 70.03% stake in the company.
Upcoming Bonus Shares, Stock Split, and Dividend
In a major development for shareholders, the company has announced that its board of directors will convene a meeting on 14 November to consider several key proposals. The board is set to approve the issuance of bonus shares in the ratio of up to 5:1. This means eligible shareholders could receive five new equity shares for every single share they currently hold.
Additionally, the board will deliberate on a 1:10 stock split, which involves subdividing each existing equity share into up to ten smaller shares. This move is generally aimed at enhancing the liquidity and affordability of the stock for retail investors. The company has also proposed to recommend a dividend of up to 50% on the paid-up equity share capital for the current financial year, pending shareholder approval. The record dates for these corporate actions will be announced in due course.
Strategic Diversification into Electric Vehicles
Marking a significant strategic pivot, A-1 Ltd has announced its foray into the high-growth electric vehicle (EV) sector. The company plans to expand the operations of its subsidiary, A-1 Sureja Industries, into new EV-related verticals. This diversification will encompass research and development, battery technology, EV component manufacturing, and the development of smart charging infrastructure.
To solidify its control over this new venture, A-1 Ltd has increased its stake in A-1 Sureja Industries from 45% to 51% at an enterprise valuation of ₹100 crore. A-1 Sureja Industries is known for manufacturing battery-operated two-wheelers under the brand name Hurry-E.
Stellar Share Price Performance
The recent surge is part of an extraordinary performance by A-1's stock. The share price has delivered multibagger returns across various timeframes. It has rallied 77% in one month and has jumped 165% over three months. The stock has surged 241% in six months and has gained an impressive 332% on a year-to-date (YTD) basis. Most remarkably, A-1 share price has delivered staggering returns of more than 3,000% over the past five years, creating immense wealth for its long-term investors.
