Rs 3,080 Cr from Aditya Birla Group and Rs920 Cr from International Finance Corporation
FinTech BizNews Service
Mumbai, 20 May 2026: The Board of Directors of Aditya Birla Capital Limited (“ABCL”) approved preferential issuance of Rs. 2,880 crores to Grasim Industries Limited (Promoter), Rs. 200 crores to Suryaja Investment Pte Limited, Singapore (an Aditya Birla Group entity) and Rs. 920 crores to International Finance Corporation (IFC), aimed at strengthening the capital base and meeting the requirement for its next phase of growth. The preferential issuance will be undertaken at the price of Rs356.02 per equity share, as per SEBI ICDR Regulations, subject to shareholder and other requisite approvals and customary conditions.
The proceeds from the preferential issuance will be utilised for meeting the growth objectives including augmentation of the capital base, funding requirements for lending business and other general corporate purposes such as for investment in subsidiaries/ joint ventures/associates of the Company.
Commenting on the investment, Mr. Kumar Mangalam Birla, Chairman, Aditya Birla Group, said, “Financial services have become central to India’s economic transformation, driving capital formation, expanding financial inclusion and supporting the formalisation of the economy at scale. As the sector evolves, institutions with diversified platforms, strong governance and technology-led execution are increasingly shaping the trajectory of growth. Over the last few years, ABCL has built scale across the financial-services landscape, creating a portfolio of high-quality businesses supported by robust digital capabilities and disciplined execution. Its breadth across segments, combined with a long-term approach to building institutional capability, positions the group well as India’s financial sector enters its next phase of expansion and sophistication.”
Ms. Vishakha Mulye, MD & CEO, Aditya Birla Capital Limited said, “We are deeply grateful for the continued trust of our Promoters and the confidence IFC has placed in us.
With all the building blocks in place, this capital infusion will enable us to participate in the growth opportunities in India, deepen customer engagement, and deliver digital-first solutions. About 57% of our loan portfolio comprises business loans to SMEs, reflecting our strong commitment to this segment. We are focused on shaping an inclusive financial ecosystem built on responsible business practices. We empower individuals and businesses with seamless credit access, digital capabilities, and deep ecosystem solutions to drive sustainable, long-term growth."
Mr. Sarvesh Suri, Regional Vice President, Asia and the Pacific, IFC said, “Small businesses are built on big ideas, and through this partnership with Aditya Birla Capital, we are helping bring those ideas to life.
Creating jobs and expanding economic opportunities are at the heart of the World Bank Group’s mission, with MSMEs representing one of the largest untapped financing opportunities in emerging markets. By leveraging ABCL’s scale, over 150,000-strong MSME client base, and digital capabilities, we aim to expand access to responsible financing for entrepreneurs and businesses in job-rich sectors—enabling them to invest, grow incomes, create more and better jobs, and strengthen local economies. This investment reflects our commitment to advancing financial inclusion and aligns with the Viksit Bharat vision, empowering individuals and enterprises shaping India’s growth story.”
Aditya Birla Capital is a diversified financial services company offering comprehensive solutions across lending, investments, insurance, and payments to serve customers’ evolving financial needs across their life stages. It has transformed itself to emerge as a core growth engine for the Aditya Birla Group, driven by strong expansion in scale, diversification, and disciplined execution. Between FY23 and FY26, the Company delivered consistent, broad-based growth across businesses while maintaining robust portfolio quality.
The total lending portfolio across NBFC and Housing Finance grew at a 30% CAGR to more than Rs 2 lakh crore, combined AUM of asset management and insurance businesses grew at a CAGR of 18% to ~ Rs 5.9 lakh crore. Total gross premiums across insurance businesses grew at a 21% CAGR to Rs 31,634 crore. Over the last three years, its consolidated PAT (excl. exceptional, one-off items) increased at a 23% CAGR to Rs 3,797 crore in FY26.
