ABSLAMC Shareholders Approve Employee Stock Option Scheme 2025 with 92.89% Votes

Aditya Birla Sun Life AMC Limited (ABSLAMC) has successfully secured shareholder approval for its Employee Stock Option and Performance Stock Unit Scheme 2025 through a postal ballot concluded on December 19, 2025. The company received overwhelming support from shareholders, with both resolutions passing by substantial margins.

Postal Ballot Results

The voting results demonstrate strong shareholder confidence in the scheme, with detailed breakdown across different categories:

Resolution:	Votes in Favor	Votes Against	Approval Rate
ESOP Scheme Adoption	23,33,76,582	1,78,54,483	92.89%
Extension to Subsidiaries	23,33,76,165	1,78,54,860	92.89%

Voting Participation Details

The postal ballot witnessed significant participation across different shareholder categories:

Category:	Shares Held	Votes Polled	Participation Rate
Promoter Group	21,60,73,654	21,60,73,654	100.00%
Public Institutions	4,80,88,345	3,50,63,288	72.91%
Public Non-Institutions	2,45,26,721	94,083	0.38%
Total	28,86,88,720	25,12,31,025	87.02%

Scheme Details and Objectives

The ABSLAMC Scheme 2025 proposes to grant up to 57,73,438 stock options, representing 2.00% of the company's paid-up equity share capital. These options, comprising both employee stock options (ESOPs) and performance stock units (PSUs), will be available to eligible employees of ABSLAMC and its subsidiary companies.

The primary objectives include aligning employee interests with long-term company growth, attracting and retaining talent, recognizing employee efforts, and promoting a culture of employee ownership.

Implementation Framework

Eligible participants include employees working in India or abroad, as well as directors (excluding independent directors and promoters). The vesting period for stock options will be between one to five years from the grant date, subject to continuous employment and performance conditions.

The exercise price for ESOPs will be the latest available closing price on the stock exchange with the highest trading volume prior to the grant date, while PSUs will be issued at face value. The exercise period will commence from the vesting date and extend up to five years.

Voting Process and Timeline

The e-voting period ran from November 20, 2025, to December 19, 2025, with KFin Technologies Limited serving as the agency for providing remote e-voting facility. The resolutions were deemed passed on December 19, 2025, being the last date of remote e-voting.

The scrutinizer's report was prepared by Omkar Dindorkar of Makarand M. Joshi Co., Practicing Company Secretaries, confirming the validity of the voting process and results.

1 Day	5 Days	1 Month	6 Months	1 Year	5 Years
-0.28%	+0.11%	+7.92%	+0.91%	-3.58%	+10.62%

Aditya Birla Sun Life AMC Limited (ABSLAMC) has reported strong financial performance for the second quarter of fiscal year 2026, with significant growth in assets under management (AUM) and revenue. The company's strategic focus on diversification and expansion in alternative assets has yielded positive results, positioning it well in the competitive asset management landscape.

Key Financial Highlights

Revenue Growth: Revenue from operations reached ₹461.00 crores, marking a 9% year-on-year increase.
Operating Profit: Q2 FY26 operating profit stood at ₹270.00 crores, up 13% year-on-year.
Profit After Tax: The company reported a Profit After Tax of ₹241.00 crores for Q2 FY26.

AUM and Market Position

ABSLAMC has achieved a significant milestone by crossing the ₹4.25 lakh crore mark in average AUM. Here's a breakdown of the company's AUM performance:

AUM Category	Amount (₹ in Lakh Crores)	YoY Growth
Overall Average AUM (incl. Alternate Assets)	4.61	15%
Mutual Fund Quarterly Average AUM	4.25	11%
Quarterly Equity Average AUM (incl. Alternate Assets)	2.00+	-

SIP and Investor Base

SIP Contribution: ₹1,100.00 crores for September 2025
SIP Folios: 39 lakh
Total Investor Folios: 1.07 crore (5% YoY growth)
SIP AUM: ₹82,000.00 crores (44% of total equity AUM)

Alternative Business Growth

ABSLAMC's alternative business has shown remarkable growth:

Category	Q2 FY25	Q2 FY26	Growth
PMS and AIF Assets	3,852.00	30,250.00	~8x

The significant growth includes the ESIC mandate, accounting for about ₹25,800.00 crores as of September 30, 2025.

Strategic Developments

EPFO Mandate: ABSLAMC has been selected to manage EPFO's debt portfolio for the next five years, pending formal confirmation.
Product Launches: Successfully completed the first close of ABSL Structured Opportunities Fund II and preparing to launch ABSL India Equity Innovation Fund.
Real Estate Business: Grown by ~23% YoY, with expectations to double the book size by the end of the financial year.
Passive Investments: Total Passive Quarterly Average Assets reached ₹36,000.00 crores, growing by 20% year-on-year.

Management Commentary

A. Balasubramanian, Managing Director and CEO, commented on the results: "At ABSLAMC, I am pleased to announce that we have sustained and crossed the remarkable milestone of ₹4.25 lakh crores in average AUM. This achievement is a testament to our team's dedication and commitment to growth."

He further added, "Our Alternate business represents a cornerstone of our growth story. We have built a high-calibre team with deep-domain expertise, underscoring our commitment to building future-ready capabilities."

Outlook

ABSLAMC remains focused on scaling its alternative business, broadening its product suite, and deepening investor engagement. The company's strategic initiatives in passive investments and digital platforms are expected to drive sustained growth and diversification in its product portfolio.

With its robust performance and strategic expansions, Aditya Birla Sun Life AMC Limited appears well-positioned to capitalize on the growing opportunities in India's asset management industry.