Aditya Birla Capital has announced plans to raise ₹4,000 crore through a preferential issue, with the aim of strengthening its capital base to support its next phase of growth. The company is set to secure ₹2,880 crore from its parent company, Grasim Industries, ₹200 crore from Suryaja Investment Pte, Singapore (an entity within the Aditya Birla Group), and ₹920 crore from the International Finance Corporation (IFC).
The preferential share issuance will occur at a rate of ₹356 per equity share. Funds raised will be utilized to enhance the capital base, support the lending business, and fulfill general corporate needs.
Kumar Mangalam Birla, Chairman of the Aditya Birla Group, emphasized the evolution of the financial sector, noting that institutions with diversified platforms, robust governance, and technology-driven execution are pivotal to shaping growth.
“The company’s extensive presence across segments, combined with a long-term strategy for building institutional capability, positions the group favorably as India’s financial sector enters its next stage of expansion and sophistication,” he stated.
Vishakha Mulye, Managing Director and CEO of Aditya Birla Capital, commented that the capital injection will allow the company to seize growth opportunities in India, enhance customer engagement, and provide digital-first solutions.
She noted that approximately 57% of the company’s loan portfolio is composed of business loans to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), highlighting a strong commitment to this market segment. “We empower individuals and businesses with seamless credit access, digital capabilities, and comprehensive ecosystem solutions for sustainable, long-term growth,” she added.
Sarvesh Suri, Regional Vice President for Asia and the Pacific at IFC, stated that by leveraging Aditya Birla Capital’s expansive scale and its robust client base of over 150,000 MSMEs, the company aims to increase access to responsible financing for entrepreneurs, promoting investment, income growth, and job creation, thereby strengthening local economies.
The lending portfolio of Aditya Birla Capital across its Non-Banking Financial Company (NBFC) and Housing Finance segments grew at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 30%, exceeding ₹2 lakh crore. Additionally, the combined Assets Under Management (AUM) for its asset management and insurance businesses increased at a CAGR of 18% to reach ₹5.9 lakh crore, while total gross premiums across its insurance operations climbed at a 21% CAGR to ₹31,634 crore.
The announcement follows a release dated May 20, 2026.
