Advent International, a US-based private equity firm, has agreed to invest Rs27.5bn ($304m) in Aditya Birla Housing Finance Limited (ABHFL), marking a significant move into India’s mortgage sector.
With this transaction, Advent International will hold a 14.3% equity stake in ABHFL.
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Following completion of the deal, Aditya Birla Capital, the parent company of ABHFL, is set to retain an 85.7% interest in its housing finance subsidiary.
The proposed capital infusion remains subject to approval from shareholders and regulatory authorities.
ABHFL reported assets under management of Rs422bn ($4.65bn) as of 31 December 2025, Bloomberg reported.
Aditya Birla Capital is part of the wider Aditya Birla Group holding a market value of $117bn.
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By GlobalDataAditya Birla Capital MD and CEO Vishakha Mulye said: “With this proposed capital raise, we enter the next phase of expansion for our housing finance business with a clear focus on sustaining growth momentum and increasing market share.”
The infusion is expected to provide additional resources for ABHFL as it continues expanding within the Indian mortgage market.
Advent International managing partner Shweta Jalan said: “We are excited to partner once again with the Aditya Birla Group through our investment in Aditya Birla Housing. India’s mortgage market is benefiting from strong structural tailwinds, led by supportive government initiatives and a constructive regulatory framework.
“Against this backdrop, Aditya Birla Housing has built a high-quality, trusted franchise with strong risk practices and governance standards that are synonymous with Aditya Birla Group companies. We have strong conviction in the leadership team and are delighted to support them as the company enters its next phase of growth.”
The boards of both Aditya Birla Capital and its housing finance arm have approved Advent International’s investment proposal.
