UTI Asset Management Company Limited (UTI AMC) is a foundational institution in India's financial landscape, holding the distinction of being the country's oldest mutual fund. With a legacy of pioneering products like the first Equity Mutual Fund (Mastershare) and the first Children’s Plan, UTI AMC has cultivated a trusted household brand name over decades. The company is structured as a professionally managed entity with no identifiable promoters, ensuring its governance and strategic direction are overseen by a strong, independent board. Its business is focused solely on investment management and related services, spanning a diversified portfolio that includes Mutual Funds, the National Pension System (NPS), Portfolio Management Services (PMS) for institutional clients, and a growing suite of Alternate Investment Funds (AIFs). As of December 2025, the firm manages a total group Assets Under Management (AUM) of ₹23.15 lakh crore.

UTI AMC's distribution capabilities are a core strength, featuring a multi-channel network that combines a vast physical presence with expanding digital platforms. It partners with approximately 77,861 Mutual Fund Distributors (MFDs) and operates 254 of its own financial centers, with a strategic focus on penetrating markets beyond the top 30 cities (B30), where it holds a significant market share. This deep geographical reach across 698 districts is complemented by an international footprint through UTI International, with offices in key global financial hubs like Singapore, London, Dubai, New York, and Paris. This structure allows UTI AMC to serve a broad spectrum of investors, from retail clients building wealth through Systematic Investment Plans (SIPs) to large institutional and offshore clients. As stated by the Managing Director & CEO, Mr. Imtaiyazur Rahman, "We are confident that India’s strong economic growth trajectory and increasing aspiration for financial independence among investors, will continue to create long-term growth opportunities for the mutual fund industry."

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• Consolidated Performance (9M FY26 vs 9M FY25):

• Core Revenue (Sale of Services): Grew 7% YoY to ₹1,164 crore from ₹1,085 crore. This growth was driven primarily by an 8% increase in Mutual Fund fees.

• Total Income: Remained flat at ₹1,487 crore compared to ₹1,494 crore in the previous year, impacted by a 24% decline in Net Gain on fair value changes on investments.

• Total Expenses: Increased 19% YoY to ₹710 crore, primarily due to a 23% rise in Employee Benefit Expense.

• Profit After Tax (PAT): Normalised Core PAT, which excludes non-operating income and exceptional items, declined by 5% YoY to ₹367 crore. The reported PAT saw a steeper decline of 27% to ₹471 crore, largely due to a one-time exceptional expense of ₹109 crore related to a Voluntary Retirement Scheme (VRS).

• Quarterly Performance (Q3 FY26):

• Core Revenue (Sale of Services): Stood at ₹395 crore, a 5% increase YoY.

• Profit After Tax (PAT): Normalised Core PAT was flat YoY at ₹138 crore but showed a strong sequential growth of 29% over Q2 FY26. Normalised PAT for the quarter was ₹216 crore, a significant 43% YoY increase.

• Revenue Mix (9M FY26):

• The company's core revenue is well-diversified across its business segments.

• Mutual Fund Fees: The largest contributor at ₹930 crore (80% of Sale of Services).

• UTI Pension Fund Ltd (PFL): Contributed ₹114 crore, showing strong 14% YoY growth.

• UTI International: Contributed ₹100 crore.

• UTI Alternatives: Grew 36% YoY to ₹15 crore, indicating traction in the private capital business.

• Balance Sheet (as of 31 Dec 2025):

• The consolidated balance sheet remains robust with Total Assets of ₹5,539 crore and Equity of ₹4,998 crore.

• Total financial assets stood at ₹5,036 crore, with treasury investments of ₹3,986 crore primarily held in its own Mutual Fund schemes (70%) and offshore funds (15%).

The company's core operating revenue shows steady growth, though profitability has been impacted by rising employee costs and a one-time VRS expense.

• Professional Management & Governance:

• UTI AMC is distinguished by its ownership structure, having no identifiable promoters. It is a professionally managed company with a diversified shareholding pattern that includes major public sector financial institutions and T. Rowe Price International Ltd. as its largest shareholder.

• The Board is well-constituted with 6 out of 10 members being independent directors, reflecting strong corporate governance practices.

• Extensive Distribution and B30 Dominance:

• The company possesses one of the most extensive physical distribution networks in the industry, with 254 UTI Financial Centers (UFCs), 81 District Associates (DAs), and a network of ~77,861 MFDs.

• A key differentiator is its deep penetration and leadership in B30 (Beyond Top 30) cities. UTI MF derives 20% of its monthly average AUM from B30 cities, compared to the industry average of 18%. This provides access to a less-penetrated, high-growth market segment and typically stickier, higher-margin assets.

• Diversified Business Model:

• While the core business is Mutual Funds, UTI AMC has successfully built and scaled other high-growth businesses.

• Its subsidiary, UTI Pension Fund Ltd., is a major player in the NPS space, managing 24.42% of the total industry AUM.

• The company is also growing its presence in Alternate Investment Funds (AIFs) and has an established international arm for offshore funds. This diversification provides multiple revenue streams and reduces dependency on the domestic MF cycle.

• Trusted Brand and Legacy:

• As India's oldest mutual fund, UTI AMC benefits from decades of brand recognition and trust among retail investors. This legacy is a significant competitive advantage in attracting and retaining investors, particularly for long-term products like SIPs.

The company's unique blend of professional management, a deep B30-focused distribution network, and a diversified business model provides a stable foundation for growth.

• Robust Industry Growth:

• The Indian mutual fund industry continues to demonstrate strong growth momentum.

• The industry's total Quarterly Average Assets Under Management (QAAUM) reached ₹81,00,858 crore as of December 2025, marking a significant 18.06% year-over-year growth. This indicates healthy investor participation and positive market performance.

• Positive Future Outlook:

• The management is confident about the long-term growth prospects for the mutual fund industry.

• This optimism is anchored in India's strong economic growth trajectory and a rising aspiration for financial independence among the population, which are expected to be key drivers for sustained inflows into financial assets.

The mutual fund industry is in a strong growth phase, supported by favorable macroeconomic trends and increasing investor awareness, which provides a positive operating environment for UTI AMC.

• AUM Growth:

• Total Group AUM: Increased by 11.44% YoY to ₹23,14,828 crore as of December 2025.

• Mutual Fund QAAUM: Grew by 11.75% YoY to ₹3,93,809 crore. While this is a healthy growth rate, it slightly lags the overall industry growth of 18.06%.

• The company's market share in the MF industry stood at 4.86%.

• Segment-Wise Growth Drivers:

• Passive Funds: This category was a standout performer, with QAAUM for ETFs & Index Funds growing 17.41% YoY to ₹1,74,888 crore. This highlights the company's strong position in the rapidly growing passive investment space.

• Pension Business: UTI PFL's AUM grew by an impressive 18.53% YoY to ₹4,06,772 crore, reinforcing its leadership position in the NPS segment.

• Equity AUM: The equity category (active funds) grew by a modest 4.23% YoY to ₹1,01,093 crore.

• Systematic Investment Plan (SIP) Momentum:

• SIPs remain a cornerstone of AUM growth and stability. The SIP AUM grew 16.64% YoY to ₹44,752 crore.

• Monthly gross SIP inflow has been consistently strong, reaching ₹819 crore in December 2025.

• A significant portion of the SIP book is long-term, with 93% of the book being over 5 years old, indicating a stable and committed retail investor base.

• Digital Adoption:

• The company is seeing strong traction in its digital channels. The number of digital purchase transactions in Q3 FY26 was 53.83 lakh.

• For Q3 FY26, 45.12% of total gross sales in Equity & Hybrid funds were mobilized through digital platforms, reflecting a successful shift towards online channels.

Growth is primarily driven by strong performance in the passive and pension fund segments, along with a robust and growing SIP book, although active equity fund growth has been more moderate.

• Capitalizing on B30 Market:

• With its established network of 204 branches in B30 cities and a higher-than-industry market share, UTI AMC is uniquely positioned to capitalize on the future growth in these under-penetrated markets. This provides an opportunity to attract new clients and benefit from higher-margin retail assets.

• Scaling Non-MF Businesses:

• Pension and AIFs: The company has a significant opportunity to further scale its Pension and Alternate Investment Fund (AIF) businesses. The Pension business already holds a dominant market share (24.42%), and the AIF business, while small, is growing rapidly (36% YoY revenue growth). These businesses offer diversified and potentially higher-margin revenue streams.

• International Presence: The recent registration with the SEC in the USA and the initiation of US operations present a major opportunity to augment its international business and tap into the world's largest capital market.

• Leveraging Digital Transformation:

• The increasing adoption of digital platforms provides a substantial opportunity for customer acquisition at a lower cost.

• The implementation of tools like Salesforce marketing automation allows for personalized communication and creates significant cross-selling and up-selling opportunities across its large existing client base of 1.38 crore folios.

UTI AMC's key opportunities lie in leveraging its B30 dominance for retail growth, scaling its high-potential pension and alternatives businesses, and using technology to enhance distribution and client engagement.

• Strategic Focus Areas:

• The company's strategy is centered on several key pillars: achieving superior investment performance, enhancing its leadership position in the Pension and AIF businesses, and augmenting its international presence.

• A core objective is to further build out distribution capabilities and strengthen relationships with existing partners.

• Technology and Operational Excellence:

• UTI AMC plans to become a "Data First" organization, leveraging analytics and personalization at scale to drive business.

• There is a clear focus on executing key technology-driven initiatives to improve efficiency, security, and agility. This includes digitizing its financial centers and automating customer service and operational processes.

• Human Capital and ESG:

• The company aims to build and retain a highly competent and motivated investment team across all asset classes.

• A key future plan is to embed ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) principles across the entire firm, positioning itself as a responsible steward of client capital.

The company's future strategy is focused on leveraging its core strengths while aggressively pursuing technology-driven efficiency, data analytics, and growth in its non-MF businesses.

• Profitability Margins:

• Consolidated PAT Margin: For the first nine months of FY26 (9M FY26), the reported PAT margin was 32%. At the Normalised PAT level (excluding exceptional items), the margin stood at 38%. This is a decline from the 43% reported in 9M FY25.

• Return on Equity (ROE): The consolidated ROE for 9M FY26 was 14% on a reported basis and 17% on a Normalised PAT basis, compared to 19% in FY24.

• Operating Margin (bps of AUM):

• The company's operating margin, calculated as a percentage of its average AUM, was 14 bps for 9M FY26. This is a decline from 17 bps in 9M FY25, primarily due to operating expenses growing faster than operating revenue.

• Shareholder Returns:

• UTI AMC has a consistent track record of returning capital to shareholders.

• The dividend payout ratio has been high, recorded at 94% in FY25 and 100% in FY24, demonstrating a commitment to shareholder returns.

While the company maintains healthy profitability, its margins have experienced some compression due to rising operating expenses, though shareholder payouts remain robust.

• Leadership Transition:

• The company announced a key leadership change. Effective 1st February 2026, Mr. Vetri Subramaniam will take over as the Managing Director & CEO of UTI AMC Ltd.

• Alternate Investment Funds (AIF) Update:

• The UTI Alternatives subsidiary successfully exited all investments in its Structured Debt Opportunities Fund II (SDOF II) during Q3 FY26. The fund delivered an above-benchmark performance with an IRR of 13.4%.

• The firm also announced the first close of its Structured Debt Opportunities Fund IV (SDOF IV) in October 2025, indicating continued momentum in its private credit business.

• ESG and Sustainability Ratings:

• The company has received strong ESG ratings from multiple agencies, including a "Low Risk" rating from Crisil (Score: 64.1) and Sustainalytics (Score: 24.7), and a Grade A rating from SES.

• It also obtained the ISO/IEC 27001:2022 Certification in September 2025, underscoring its commitment to information security.

Key updates include a planned CEO transition, successful performance in the alternatives business, and strong external validation of its ESG and information security frameworks.