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ICICI AMC
Our verdict on ICICI AMC isn’t the consensus take — see where we landed, and the one risk the bull case glosses over.
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The company's market share in Total MF QAAUM has increased to 13.5%, and it maintains a higher market share in Active MF (13.7%) and Equity (14.2%). (1 exceeded across 1 tracked commitment)
“We have already, we are in the process of raising money for an inbound fund out of our GIFT City branch. And we will scale this up over a period of time.”
The company successfully launched the two specialized investment funds in January 2026 as planned. (2 met across 2 tracked commitments)
“Launching 2 iSIF investment strategies: 1. iSIF Equity Ex-Top 100 Long-Short Fund 2. iSIF Hybrid Long Short Fund”
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How durable is the business?
Revenue from operations grew significantly year-on-year, driven by a 23.2% increase in total average assets under management (QAAUM). (3 expanding)
“Revenue From Operations 42,476.2 34,135.9 24.4%”
The company maintains dominant market share in high-margin segments, specifically holding 26.3% of the Equity Hybrid market. (2 expanding)
“Equity Hybrid MF QAAUM ... Highest Market Share of 26.7%”
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Where does growth come from?
The Equity Hybrid segment is accelerating, with Q-o-Q growth rising to 9.0% in the latest quarter compared to the overall MF growth of 6.1%. (3 accelerating across 3 signals)
“Equity Hybrid MF QAAUM ... Y-o-Y 31.8 %”
Operating margins have improved from 35 to 37 basis points over the last year, demonstrating the company's ability to benefit from 'operating leverage'—where profits grow faster than assets. (1 steady, 1 accelerating across 2 signals)
“Active MF QAAUM ... Highest Market Share 13.7%”
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What could break the thesis?
The risk is EASING as 'Other Income' has swung from a loss in previous periods to a significant profit of ₹1,089.1 million in Q3 FY26, contributing to a 35.2% year-on-year increase in Total Income. (2 easing, 2 intensifying, 2 high-severity)
“Total Income Q4 FY26 14,277.3 Q3 FY26 16,235.8 Change -12.1%; Other Income (892.8) 1,089.1”
The risk is intensifying as SEBI has issued a new circular proposing cuts to Total Expense Ratios (TER), exit loads, and brokerage limits, which will directly impact revenue. Management is currently assessing the math of these implications. (1 intensifying)
“These risks and uncertainties include... actions of regulatory authorities, regulatory changes pertaining to the industry in which we operate”
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