Autoriders International Announces Major 5:1 Bonus Share Issue
In a significant development for shareholders, Autoriders International has announced a substantial bonus issue that promises to reshape its capital structure. Today marks the crucial final day for investors to purchase the company's stock to become eligible for this corporate action.
The BSE-listed company has confirmed that November 18, 2025 will serve as the record date for determining which shareholders qualify for the bonus share allotment. Starting tomorrow, the shares will trade ex-bonus, meaning new buyers will no longer be entitled to receive the bonus shares.
Understanding the Bonus Share Structure
The board of directors has approved the issuance of five bonus equity shares of ₹10 each for every single fully paid-up equity share of ₹10 held by investors as of the record date. This 5:1 ratio represents one of the more generous bonus issues seen in recent market activity.
In its official BSE filing, the company clearly stated: "The board of directors of the company have approved and fixed November 18th, 2025 as the Record Date for determining the Members who shall be eligible for the allotment of the Bonus Shares."
This strategic move will substantially expand Autoriders International's equity base by issuing five additional shares for each existing share. While this typically results in a lower per-share price following the ex-bonus date, the overall market capitalization remains unchanged.
Extraordinary Stock Performance and Market Position
Autoriders International has demonstrated remarkable performance in the stock market, truly earning its multibagger status. The company's stock has achieved an astonishing 3,315% surge from its 52-week low of ₹149.90 recorded in December 2024 to reach an all-time high of ₹5,087.60 as of today.
The stock's impressive returns extend across multiple timeframes:
- 1,040% growth over the past six months
- 346% increase in the last three months
- 8.5% gain during the previous month alone
As of November 17, 2025, the company maintains a total market capitalization of ₹295.15 crore, with a free float market cap of ₹47.32 crore according to BSE data.
Regulatory Framework and Financial Performance
Investors should note that Autoriders International trades exclusively on the BSE under the 'XT' category and falls under the ESM Stage 1 surveillance framework. Under SEBI's enhanced surveillance measures, this category typically includes companies with market capitalizations below ₹1,000 crore.
Stocks listed under the 'XT' or 'T' categories on the BSE are settled on a trade-to-trade basis, meaning share delivery is mandatory for all transactions.
On the financial front, Autoriders International operates in the self-drive and chauffeur-driven car rental segment. The company reported a 10.8% year-on-year decline in net profit for the quarter ended September 2025, posting ₹2.39 crore compared to ₹2.68 crore in the same quarter last year.
However, the company showed positive momentum in total income, which increased by 11.6% to ₹24.64 crore from ₹22.07 crore in the corresponding period last year.
According to September 2025 shareholding data, promoters hold 62.43% of the company's equity, while public shareholders own the remaining stake.
The bonus issue represents a strategic capital restructuring that maintains shareholder value while potentially making the stock more accessible to retail investors through the anticipated lower post-bonus share price.
