- Business
- Authum Investment & Infrastructure Limited operates as a non-banking financial company (NBFC) primarily engaged in investment and lending activities. The company offers a comprehensive range of financial services including investment in listed and unlisted companies; private equity; real estate investments; debt instruments; structured financing; fixed returns portfolios; and secured lending. Additionally, it provides loans and brokerage services mainly within India but also with some international exposure. Founded in 1982 and headquartered in Mumbai, India, Authum focuses on sectors such as infrastructure, renewable energy, transportation, and urban development.
Recently, Authum has executed several major strategic initiatives. In 2024, it acquired a 26.01% stake in Prataap Snacks Limited valued at approximately INR 5.4 billion, subject to regulatory approvals, thereby expanding its portfolio into the consumer goods sector. The company also acquired a 35.09% stake in Rivaara Labs Private Limited, a diagnostic services provider, as part of its diversification strategy. In late 2025, Authum approved a 4:1 bonus share issue and increased its authorized capital to Rs128 crore, demonstrating plans for major equity expansion. These moves align with its broader business strategy to diversify investments, enhance operational scale, and leverage new growth areas.
Authum’s main business segments include investments (approximately 89% of revenue as of H1 FY25) in various asset classes and credit diversification through acquisitions, secured lending, and structured credit. Its investment portfolio significantly increased from Rs. 3,186 crore in FY22 to over Rs. 10,317 crore by Q2 FY25. The company maintains a focus on sustainable growth, innovation, and technology adoption, allocating capital to research and development in renewable energy and digitized platforms to improve efficiency and customer engagement.
Authum Investment & Infrastructure Limited’s recent changes underscore its evolution from a traditional NBFC to a diversified investment holding company with strategic equity stakes in emerging companies and sectoral expansion, supported by robust capital raising initiatives and operational improvements. The company is listed on Indian stock exchanges under the ticker AIIL.BO and continues to position itself as a major player in the investment and infrastructure finance sector in India.