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Aditya Birla Capital climbs higher on strong Q3 growth
MUMBAI: In a world where financial markets can often feel like a game of snakes and ladders, Aditya Birla Capital Limited (ABCL) appears to be exclusively climbing the latter. The conglomerate’s unaudited financial results for the quarter ended 31 December 2025 reveal a company not just “checking the boxes,” but redrawing them entirely. With consolidated revenue leaping 30 per cent year-on-year to Rs 14,181 crore, the firm has proven that its diversified engine is firing on all cylinders.
Lending a helping hand (and growing the bottom line)
The star of the show remains the company’s lending arm. The total lending portfolio, comprising its Non-Banking Financial Company (NBFC) and Housing Finance (HFC) segments, grew by a robust 30 per cent year-on-year, reaching a staggering Rs 1,90,386 crore.
. NBFC segment: The NBFC portfolio hit Rs 1,48,182 crore, up 24 per cent. Profits for this segment followed suit, rising 29 per cent to Rs 772 crore.
. Housing finance: The real “house party,” however, was in the HFC division. Assets under management (AUM) rocketed by 58 per cent to Rs 42,204 crore, while profits more than doubled, surging 111 per cent to Rs 177 crore.
Insuring the future
It wasn’t just the lending books that looked healthy. The insurance and asset management sectors also flexed their muscles:
. Health Insurance: Gross written premiums jumped by 39 per cent in the first nine months of the financial year, reaching Rs 4,651 crore.
. Life Insurance: Individual first-year premiums grew by 19 per cent, while the Net VNB (Value of New Business) margin improved by 380 basis points to 14.6 per cent.
. Asset Management: Total Assets Under Management (AUM) across the AMC, Life, and Health segments reached a combined Rs 5,98,166 crore, a 19 per cent increase.
Adding more fuel to the fire, the Housing Finance arm (ABHFL) recently raised Rs 2,750 crore in growth capital from Advent International. This deal, which values the housing unit at a post-money Rs 19,250 crore, leaves Aditya Birla Capital with a commanding 85.7 per cent stake, perfectly positioning the unit for its next phase of expansion into the prime and affordable housing segments.
Efficiency and quality: The “Breezy” reality
Despite the rapid growth, ABCL hasn’t lost its grip on quality. The NBFC’s credit quality remains pristine, with Gross Stage 3 (GS3) assets dropping by 76 basis points year-on-year to just 1.51 per cent. In the housing sector, asset quality is even tighter, with GS3 sitting at a mere 0.54 per cent.
Through its “One ABC” omnichannel strategy, the company now serves over 9.3 million customers via its ABCD-D2C platform, proving that digital transformation is more than just a buzzword.
As the sun sets on Q3 FY26, Aditya Birla Capital stands tall with a reported profit after tax of Rs 945 crore, though its “core” performance, excluding one-offs like new labour code impacts, was even higher at Rs 983 crore. For investors, it seems the capital isn’t just “Birla,” it’s brilliant.
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Ola Electric announces Champion Mahotsav with Rs 10,000 benefits
Three-day offer across scooters and motorcycles celebrates India’s T20 World Cup win
BENGALURU: Ola Electric has announced #ChampionMahotsav, a three-day nationwide celebration offering benefits worth Rs 10,000 across its vehicle portfolio, following India’s historic third ICC Men’s T20 World Cup victory.
During the limited-period celebration, customers can avail benefits worth Rs 10,000 on any Ola scooter or Roadster motorcycle, extending the festive mood among fans after the national triumph.
An Ola Electric spokesperson said the initiative builds on the strong response received during the company’s earlier Match Mahotsav campaign held during the tournament final.
“Our Match Mahotsav during the T20 World Cup Final received an incredible response from fans across the country. To celebrate India’s historic third T20 World Cup victory, we are extending the celebrations for three more days with #ChampionMahotsav, offering benefits worth Rs 10,000 on any Ola vehicle,” the spokesperson said.
Ola Electric currently offers a broad portfolio of Gen 3 S1 scooters and Roadster X motorcycles.
The premium Gen 3 S1 range includes the Ola S1 Pro+ in 5.2kWh and 4kWh configurations, and the Ola S1 Pro in 4kWh and 3kWh options, priced at Rs 1,85,338, Rs 1,65,338, Rs 1,39,999 and Rs 1,19,999 respectively.
In the mass segment, the company offers the Ola S1 X+ with a 4kWh battery, along with the Ola S1 X in 2kWh, 3kWh and 4kWh configurations, priced at Rs 1,14,999, Rs 77,999, Rs 93,999 and Rs 1,09,999 respectively.
Ola’s motorcycle line-up includes the Ola Roadster X+ in 4.5kWh and 9.1kWh configurations priced at Rs 1,04,999 and Rs 1,84,999. The Ola Roadster X is available in 2.5kWh, 3.5kWh and 4.5kWh options, priced at Rs 74,999, Rs 87,999 and Rs 94,999 respectively.
With #ChampionMahotsav, the company aims to ride the celebratory wave across the country while encouraging more consumers to switch to electric mobility.
