Aditya Birla Capital has announced its intention to merge with Aditya Birla Finance, as disclosed on Monday, March 11. This decision has received the approval of the Aditya Birla Capital board and is now awaiting regulatory and other essential authorizations. Aditya Birla Capital is designated as a listed systemically important non-deposit taking core investment company (NBFC-CIC), while Aditya Birla Finance operates as a fully owned subsidiary of the former and is categorized as a non-deposit taking systematically important NBFC (NBFC-ICC).
The merger is anticipated to lead to a reduction in legal entities and the simplification of Aditya Birla Capital’s group structure. Following the completion of this consolidation, Aditya Birla Capital will undergo a transformation from a holding company to an operating NBFC. This transition will result in the establishment of a larger, more cohesive entity with enhanced financial strength and flexibility, thereby enabling direct access to capital and improved resource utilization.
In a formal statement, Kumar Mangalam Birla, Chairman of Aditya Birla Group, emphasized the strategic significance of the proposed merger, stating that it will establish a robust capital base for Aditya Birla Capital to play a substantial role in India’s growth trajectory. Likewise, Vishakha Mulye, CEO of Aditya Birla Capital, expressed confidence in the merger’s potential to enhance customer service, optimize capital utilization, improve operational efficiencies, and create enduring value for stakeholders.
As of December 31, 2023, Aditya Birla Capital Limited managed aggregate assets under management of approximately ₹4.1 lakh crore, with a total lending AUM of ₹1,15,139 crore and gross written premium of ₹13,500 crore in life and health insurance businesses.
Additionally, the merger is projected to ensure compliance with the scale-based regulations of the Reserve Bank of India, necessitating the mandatory listing of Aditya Birla Finance by September 30, 2025.
The proposed consolidation will involve changes in leadership, with Vishakha Mulye stepping into the role of MD and CEO and Rakesh Singh serving as Executive Director and CEO (NBFC) of the amalgamated company, contingent upon requisite regulatory/statutory approvals.
Aditya Birla Capital’s decision to merge with Aditya Birla Finance represents a significant development within the financial services sector, poised to establish a robust platform for future growth and expansion, perfectly aligning with the company’s unwavering commitment to empowering the financial aspirations of millions of Indians.
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