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Birla Move Forward as Saif Mulla Takes Charge of Mid Markets
MUMBAI: A new chapter is turning at Aditya Birla Capital, with Saif Mulla stepping into a bigger national role just as India’s mid-market lending story gathers pace.
Mulla has been appointed National head of mid markets at Aditya Birla Capital Limited, marking a significant progression in a career that has spanned two decades across India’s leading financial institutions. He takes on the role after close to seven years with the group, most recently serving as zonal head.
Based in Mumbai, Mulla’s new mandate places him at the centre of one of the most competitive and fast-evolving segments of India’s financial ecosystem. Mid-market enterprises, often seen as the backbone of economic growth, have been gaining renewed focus from lenders amid improving credit appetite and expanding business ambitions.
Mulla joined Aditya Birla Capital in April 2019 as zonal head, overseeing regional growth and strengthening the company’s mid-market presence across key geographies. His elevation reflects both continuity and confidence, as the group looks to scale responsibly while deepening relationships with emerging and established enterprises.
Before his stint at Aditya Birla Capital, Mulla spent over 12 years at Kotak Mahindra Bank, where he held the role of vice president, building extensive experience in corporate and relationship-led banking. Earlier in his career, he worked with ICICI Bank as a Relationship Manager, laying the groundwork for his long-term focus on client-centric growth.
With this appointment, Aditya Birla Capital signals its intent to sharpen leadership in the mid-markets space, betting on seasoned expertise as businesses look for partners who understand both scale and nuance.
