Aditya Birla Sun Life AMC filed its Business Responsibility and Sustainability Report (BRSR) for the financial year 2025-26 with the stock exchanges on July 3, 2026. The report, assessed by DNV Business Assurance India Private Limited, details the company's adherence to the nine principles of the National Guidelines on Responsible Business Conduct (NGRBC). The filing highlights the asset manager's ESG performance, including governance frameworks, social impact through CSR, and environmental management measures.

The BRSR disclosures cover the company's standalone operations. For FY 2025-26, the company reported a turnover of ₹ 1830.73 Crore and a net worth of ₹ 4016.59 Crore. The report confirms that the company has policies in place for all NGRBC principles except Principle 7, which relates to influencing public and regulatory policy, as the company does not directly engage in advocacy activities. The Risk Management Committee oversees the implementation of business responsibility policies.

Governance and Compliance

The company reported no material fines or penalties during the financial year. It maintains an anti-corruption and anti-bribery policy, with zero tolerance for such practices. The Board of Directors comprises nine members, with two women, representing a 22.22% diversity ratio. The company’s information security framework is aligned with ISO 27001:2022 standards to manage cyber risks and data privacy.

Social Impact and CSR

Aditya Birla Sun Life AMC’s CSR initiatives positively impacted over 2.41 lakh lives across five states, with 77% of the beneficiaries being women and girls. The company spent 0.46% of its total revenue on employee well-being measures. It conducted 1,184 Investor Awareness Programs during the year, reaching over 96,740 investors, and processed approximately 955 kilograms of e-waste through responsible recycling channels.

Financial and Operational Metrics

Environmental Management

The company’s environmental disclosures focus on its Registered Office in Mumbai. It reported energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions for this location. The company promotes waste segregation and uses an Organic Waste Composting Machine at its registered office. It has implemented a Business Continuity Plan to safeguard operations against unforeseen disruptions. The independent assessment by DNV covered BRSR core attributes including GHG footprint, water footprint, energy footprint, and waste management.

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Aditya Birla Sun Life AMC has appointed Hemen Bhatia as Head - Passives and Senior Management Personnel effective June 23, 2026, to strengthen its leadership in the passive investment segment. The Board of Directors approved the appointment via a circular resolution on June 22, 2026, following the recommendation of the Nomination, Remuneration and Compensation Committee. This strategic move aims to accelerate the company's growth in ETFs and index funds, sectors witnessing significant momentum.

Bhatia brings over 20 years of experience in the Indian mutual fund industry, specializing in ETFs and passive business. He previously served as Executive Director & CEO of Angel One AMC, where he spearheaded the firm's passive-focused asset management business. Prior to that, he was Head of ETF Business at Nippon Life India AMC, playing a key role in scaling the passive business significantly.

His career includes contributions to pioneering initiatives such as the CPSE ETF at Goldman Sachs AMC, a successful Government of India disinvestment program via the ETF route. Bhatia was also part of the core team at Benchmark AMC, which introduced the ETF concept to India. He has been an active member of AMFI's ETF Committee and contributed to the SEBI working group that developed the Mutual Funds Lite (MF Lite) framework for passive schemes.

In his new role, Bhatia will lead the strategy and growth of the company's passive business. His responsibilities will include expanding ETF and index fund offerings, enhancing liquidity and investor participation, and strengthening engagement across institutional and retail segments. He holds a Master of Management Studies (Finance) degree from Mumbai University.

Appointment Details

The appointment was disclosed to the exchanges pursuant to Regulation 30 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015.