ABSL-India Special Opportunities

Inception14 June 2018
BenchmarkBSE 500 TRI
Fund ManagerMr. Sameer Narayan
As on Date30 September, 2026
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What is the ABSL-India Special Opportunities Strategy and how has it performed?

ABSL-India Special Opportunities is a Portfolio Management Service (PMS) strategy launched on 14 June 2018, benchmarked against the BSE 500 TRI index. The strategy aims to benefit from the long-term compounding effect by investing in good businesses run by experienced management teams, with a primary focus on large-cap equity and equity-related instruments across the full market capitalisation spectrum. The strategy is managed by Mr. Sameer Narayan and reported a 6-month M2M return of 3.10% against a benchmark return of 6.3% as of 30 September, 2026. The minimum investment for this PMS strategy is ₹50 lakh as per SEBI regulations.

ABSL-India Special Opportunities Strategy Details

The strategy seeks to capitalize on macroeconomic turnarounds, targeting companies operating in industries or sectors that are expected to benefit from broader economic trends, such as economic recovery, policy changes, or shifts in consumer behavior. The strategy also considers the potential impact of management changes, recognizing that new leadership can bring fresh perspectives, strategic initiatives, and improved corporate governance, which can positively influence a company's performance and long-term growth prospects.

Performance Summary

3 Months returns
Performance M2M -5.4%
Index Benchmark (BSE 500 TRI) 6.3%

Top 5 Sectors Weightage

  • Financial Services 26.5%
  • Capital Goods 11.8%
  • Health Care 8.2%
  • Auto 8%
  • IT 7.6%
  • others 37.9%

Know About Fund Managers

Mr. Sameer Narayan

Mr. Sameer Narayan has over 25 years of experience in Indian Equity markets with significant alpha generation track record over longer time periods. He has been with the Company since July 2022 as Head - Alternate Investments Equity. Prior to joining the Company, he has worked with organizations like Invesco Asset Management - India, Adani Advisory LLP, BNP Paribas Investment Partners, SSKI Securities Pvt. Ltd., Enam Securities Pvt. Ltd. and Motilal Oswal Securities Ltd. He has varied experience in managing mandates across growth and value strategies as well as buy side and sell side experience. Sameer holds Master’s in Management Studies (MMS) from Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies, Mumbai and B.E. degree with specialization in Production Engineering from KJ Somaiya college of Engineering, Mumbai.

Dhaval Mehta

Dhaval MehtaMr. Dhaval Mehta Has 9+ years of experience in equity research and portfolio management. Dhaval’s main domain expertise is in Consumer Staples & Discretionary, Retail, Building Material, Cement and Media sector. Prior to joining ABSLAMC, he has worked with ASK Investment Managers as Portfolio Manager and managed assets over $200mn with stellar performance across investment cycles. Prior to ASK, he has worked with Emkay Global Financial Services, Ventura Securities and Infosys. Qualification: MBA from Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies Mumbai and have done its Bachelor of Engineering from D.J Sanghvi College of Engineering Mumbai.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about ABSL-India Special Opportunities

ABSL-India Special Opportunities was launched on 14 June 2018 and is benchmarked against the BSE 500 TRI index. The strategy is one of Aditya Birla longer-running PMS strategies, with over two decades of track record as a Portfolio Management Service.

ABSL-India Special Opportunities is managed by Mr. Sameer Narayan Mr. Sameer Narayan has over 25 years of experience in Indian Equity markets with significant alpha generation track record over longer time periods. He has been with the Company since July 2022 as Head - Alternate Investments Equity. Prior to joining the Company, he has worked with organizations like Invesco Asset Management - India, Adani Advisory LLP, BNP Paribas Investment Partners, SSKI Securities Pvt. Ltd., Enam Securities Pvt. Ltd. and Motilal Oswal Securities Ltd. He has varied experience in managing mandates across growth and value strategies as well as buy side and sell side experience. Sameer holds Master’s in Management Studies (MMS) from Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies, Mumbai and B.E. degree with specialization in Production Engineering from KJ Somaiya college of Engineering, Mumbai..

As of 30 September, 2026, the ABSL-India Special Opportunities portfolio is allocated primarily across Financial Services (26.5%), Capital Goods (11.8%), Health Care (8.2%), Auto (8%), and IT (7.6%), with the remaining 37.9% across other sectors. The strategy primarily invests in large-cap equities but retains flexibility to invest across the full market capitalisation spectrum.

As per SEBI regulations, the minimum investment for Portfolio Management Services (PMS) in India is ₹50 lakh per investor. This threshold applies to all PMS strategies including ABSL-India Special Opportunities. The minimum investment amount is subject to change based on SEBI regulatory notifications.

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