Aditya Birla Sun Life AMC Ltd

- Fundraising is underway for ABSL India Special Opportunities Fund - Category III AIF. - ABSL Structured Opportunities Funds, a Category II AIF, is also planned to be launched in the current quarter. - The ABSL Index Linked Fund, a Category III AIF under GIFT City, is in fundraising stage with closure expected in the coming quarter. - One product filed is a quant-based equity fund expected to launch by end of March or early April. - Additional product launches are planned in PMS, passive smart beta ETFs, and GIFT City funds in the near future. - For the new Transport and Logistics Fund, ₹799 crores were raised in the last quarter from about 1 lakh investors. - Plans include further building credit opportunity funds and beefing up alternate and PMS business teams to support future fund launches and growth.

- The company is undertaking structural changes in the alternate assets vertical to build momentum in PMS and AIF businesses and to create robust franchises in AIF, PMS, and passive businesses going forward (Page 4). - Recruitment of senior resources, such as a Head of Credit for the AIF/PMS segment, is planned to build credit opportunity funds for growing HNI needs (Page 7). - Investment in new product launches includes a quant-based equity product expected to launch by end of March or early April and additional products in PMS, passive (smart beta ETFs), and GIFT City (Page 10). - Building a strong direct channel with an increasing team size (~30 members) to drive growth and potentially improve margins (Page 8). - No specific capital expenditure amounts disclosed, but these initiatives imply strategic investments in talent, product capability, and distribution expansion.

- The company aims to take business to the next level by hiring senior resources with banking and wealth management experience, focusing on distribution and retail momentum. - Structural changes in alternate asset businesses (AIF/PMS) are underway, including team expansion and new credit fund launches expected to drive future revenue growth. - Retail franchise contribution has increased to 52%, with growth in B-30 cities contributing 17% to AUM, indicating expanded market penetration. - Increased engagement with traditional channels (MFDs, NDs, banks) and development of direct channels and online platforms are expected to enhance inflows and market share. - Launch of new products including quant-based funds, smart beta ETFs, and GIFT City-focused offerings planned to attract fresh flows. - While expense growth is expected to track inflation plus some growth in people costs, improved top-line growth and operational efficiency are anticipated. - Positive net inflows and improved performance should support volume growth in upcoming quarters.

- The company expects overall revenue growth supported by improved sales momentum, especially in retail channels and online platforms. - Profit After Tax (PAT) grew 26% YoY in Q3 FY'24 and 24% YoY in 9M FY'24, indicating strong profitability trends. - Expense growth is expected to be mainly inflation-linked with controlled administrative costs; some incremental costs anticipated for team expansions in alternate assets and retail segments. - Yield on new flows might decline slightly over the next 2-3 years but overall margins are protected by growth in direct channels and improved product mix. - Incremental volume growth and better product performance are expected to drive higher earnings. - Focus on expanding alternate assets (AIF, PMS) and passive businesses along with new product launches will contribute to future growth. - The company anticipates a positive impact of recent strategic changes with a lag of 1-2.5 quarters.

The provided transcript does not contain specific information about current or expected order book or pending orders for Aditya Birla Sun Life AMC Limited. The discussion mainly focuses on: - Hiring of senior resources on the distribution side. - Retail business momentum and channel strategy. - Expense growth outlook mainly driven by inflation and people costs. - Product launches and investment team strengthening. - Fund performance, inflows, and market share dynamics. - Financial performance and asset under management. No direct mention of order book or pending orders is made in the transcript.