HDFC Asset Management Company Limited has filed its Business Responsibility and Sustainability Report (BRSR) for the financial year 2025-26, along with an Independent Assurance Statement from SGS India Private Limited. The filing, made on June 1, 2026, pursuant to Regulation 34(2)(f) of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, provides a comprehensive overview of the company's environmental, social, and governance (ESG) performance. The assurance engagement was conducted in accordance with International Standard on Assurance Engagements (ISAE) 3000 (Revised) and ISAE 3410, providing a reasonable level of assurance for BRSR Core attributes.

Financial and Operational Overview

The company reported a turnover of ₹4,119 crore and a net worth of ₹9,231 crore for FY26. Its primary business activity is Fund Management Services, which contributed 99.63% to the total turnover, while Financial Advisory, Brokerage & Consultancy Services accounted for the remaining 0.37%. As of March 31, 2026, the company served 1.67 crore unique mutual fund customers through a network of 280 offices across India and one representative office in Dubai.

Workforce Diversity and Well-being

HDFC AMC's workforce comprised 2,305 employees as of March 31, 2026, with women representing 29% of the permanent workforce. The Board of Directors included two women out of nine members, while women held one out of three Key Management Personnel positions. The company reported that 97% of transactions were processed digitally during the year. Employee well-being measures included health and life insurance coverage for 100% of permanent employees.

Environmental Performance

The report detailed the company's environmental footprint, noting that it does not have any physical products. Capital expenditure towards information technology hardware and software constituted 37.42% of total capital expenditure in FY26. The company processed over 6,500 kgs of e-waste and battery waste in an environmentally friendly manner. Scope 1 emissions were reported at 174.61 metric tonnes of CO2e, while Scope 2 emissions (location-based) were 2,945.47 metric tonnes of CO2e.

Corporate Social Responsibility

The company conducted approximately 4,500 Investor Education and Awareness Programmes, engaging an audience of over 35 lakh. Its CSR initiatives benefited 22,292 cancer patients and attendants, 688 people with physical disabilities, and 4,048 youth and students. The company also supported the development of a 59,000 sq. ft. Biodiversity Park as part of its environmental sustainability efforts.

Governance and Assurance

The BRSR disclosures were subject to independent assurance by SGS India Private Limited. The assurance statement confirmed that the BRSR Core Indicators, including greenhouse gas footprint, water footprint, energy footprint, and employee well-being, were complete, accurate, and reliable. The company's ESG and CSR Committee, chaired by Mr. Deepak Parekh, oversees sustainability initiatives.

The Department of Posts (DOP) has suspended its mutual fund distribution plan involving HDFC AMC , marking a significant development in the distribution relationship between the two entities.

Suspension of Distribution Arrangement

The DOP, which has historically served as a distribution channel for financial and investment products across its extensive postal network, has moved to suspend the mutual fund distribution plan linked to HDFC AMC. The suspension represents a notable change in the operational arrangement between the Department of Posts and the asset management company.

No additional financial details, specific reasons for the suspension, or timelines have been provided in the available information at this stage.