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03 Feb 2026
Private equity major Advent International is set to invest Rs 2,750 crore to acquire a 14.3 per cent stake in Aditya Birla Housing Finance (ABHF), in a move that values the company at Rs 19,250 crore on a post-money basis.
Aditya Birla Group Chairman Kumar Mangalam Birla expressed optimism about ABHF's future growth, stating that the company's capital infusion would strengthen its financial foundation, enable deeper market penetration, and enhance its ability to shape India's inclusive and sustainable housing finance ecosystem.
Birla highlighted the housing sector's defining inflection point, driven by policy initiatives such as the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana and the expanding reach of urban and rural infrastructure.
Advent's Managing Partner Shweta Jalan expressed strong conviction in ABHF's leadership team and emphasized the company's high-quality franchise with strong risk practices and governance standards.
As of December 31, 2025, ABHF's assets under management stood at Rs 42,204 crore, with a compounded annual growth of 48 per cent over the last three years.
ABHF is among the top-three players in terms of incremental loan book growth, with 0.54 per cent of its overall assets in the gross stage three category, which are unpaid for over 90 days.
The ABC scrip was trading 5.72 per cent up at Rs 352.15 a piece on the BSE at 0928 hrs, as against a 2.78 per cent jump in the benchmark.
Transaction Details: The boards of Aditya Birla Capital and ABHF have approved the proposal for the capital raise, subject to approvals from shareholders, regulatory bodies, and other customary conditions.
