To the Members of LIC Housing Finance Limited
Your Director's are pleased to present the Thirty Seventh Annual Report
together with the Audited Financial Statements (Standalone and Consolidated) for the year
ended 31st March, 2026 of LIC Housing Finance Limited (the Company').
Financial Highlights
(Rs. in Crore)
| Particulars |
For the year ended 31st March,
2026 |
For the year ended 31st March,
2025 |
| Profit before Tax |
7,080.62 |
6,855.81 |
| Tax Expense |
(1,485.47) |
(1,426.79) |
| Profit after Tax |
5,595.15 |
5,429.02 |
| Other Comprehensive Income |
23.67 |
(71.81) |
| Total Comprehensive Income |
5,618.82 |
5,357.21 |
| Appropriations: |
|
|
| Transfer to Special Reserve in terms of 36
(i) (viii) of IT Act, 1961 and Statutory Reserve (u/s 29C of NHB Act,1987) |
1,400.00 |
1,300.00 |
| Transfer to General Reserve |
1,000.00 |
1,000.00 |
| Dividend |
550.06 |
495.06 |
| Balance carried forward |
2,668.76 |
2,562.15 |
The above figures are extracted from the financial statements prepared
in accordance with the recognition and measurement principles laid down in Indian
Accounting Standards, prescribed under Section 133 of the Companies Act, 2013 and other
accounting principles generally accepted in India and in compliance with Regulation 33 and
52 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, as
amended. The detailed Audited Financial Statements are presented as separate section of
this Annual Report.
APPROPRIATION Transfer to Reserves:
The Company has transferred an amount of ' 1,400 Crore to Special
Reserve in terms of 36 (i) (viii) of IT Act, 1961 and Statutory Reserve maintained (u/s
29C of NHB Act,1987) and an amount of ' 1000 Crore to General Reserves.
DIVIDEND:
The Company has established a comprehensive Dividend Distribution
Policy in compliance with the provisions of the Securities and Exchange Board of India
(Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015. The Policy
is designed to facilitate a balanced and prudent approach towards
dividend distribution, ensuring an equitable allocation of profits to shareholders while
retaining sufficient resources to support the Company's strategic growth initiatives and
long-term objectives. Prior to recommending any dividend to the Members of the Company,
the Board of Directors carefully evaluates various relevant financial and operational
parameters.
Performance and Dividend Recommendation for FY
2025-2026:
During the financial year 2025-2026, the Board of Directors of the
Company undertook a comprehensive evaluation of the Company's performance. While
maintaining a prudent approach towards capital conservation, the Board remained committed
to delivering value to shareholders.
In consideration of the Company's Dividend Distribution Policy and
the Reserve Bank of India (Non-Banking Financial Companies-Prudential Norms on Declaration
of Dividends) Directions, 2025, the Board has recommended a dividend of ' 10/- (Rupees Ten
Only) per equity share of face value ' 2/- each for the financial year ended 31st
March, 2026, representing 500% of the face value.
Subject to the approval of the Members at the ensuing 37th Annual
General Meeting, the total dividend payout would amount to ' 550.06 Crore. The final
dividend, if approved by the Members, shall be be in compliance with the Dividend
Distribution Policy of the Company and paid in accordance with the applicable provisions
of law.
The Dividend Distribution Policy is available on the website of the
Company at https://www.lichousing.com/ investors/policy-codes.
CHANGE IN NATURE OF BUSINESS
During the year under review, there was no change in the nature of the
Company's business activities.
INDIAN ACCOUNTING STANDARDS
The Company has prepared its financial statements in compliance with
the applicable Indian Accounting Standards (Ind AS) notified by the Ministry of Corporate
Affairs pursuant to Section 133 of the Companies Act, 2013. These financial statements
have also been prepared in accordance with the requirements of Division IIISchedule
III to the Companies Act, 2013.
PERFORMANCE Income and profit
The Company earned total income of ' 28,771.66 Crore during FY 2025-26,
as compared to ' 28,046.13 Crore in FY 2024-25, reflecting a year-on-year growth of 2.59%.
On a standalone basis, the Company recorded a Profit Before Tax (PBT) of ' 7,080.62 Crore
and a Profit After Tax (PAT) of ' 5,595.15 Crore for FY 2025-26, compared to ' 6,855.81
Crore and ' 5,429.02 Crore, respectively, in the previous financial year. This represents
an increase of 3.28% in PBT and 3.06% in PAT over the previous year. The improvement in
profitability was primarily driven by the growth in total income during the year.
Lending operations
The Company is a Housing Finance Company (HFC) registered with the
National Housing Bank (NHB) and is primarily engaged in providing housing finance to
individuals for the purchase, construction, extension, and renovation of residential
properties. The Company also extends project finance to real estate developers for
residential housing projects.
In addition to its core housing finance business, the Company offers
Loan Against Property (LAP), Lease Rental Discounting (LRD), and other related lending
products and financial services. All such activities are ancillary to and support the
Company's principal business of housing finance, contributing to the overall growth and
diversification of its lending portfolio.
The Company maintains a diversified portfolio of financial products
tailored to meet the varied financing needs of its customers. Individual Home Loans
continue to be the cornerstone of the Company's business, accounting for 84.47% of the
total loan portfolio and catering to both salaried and self-employed borrowers.
As at 31 March 2026, the Company's loan portfolio, in accordance
with Ind AS, comprised 84.47% Individual Housing Loans, 11.34% Non-Housing Loans to
Individuals (NHI),
1.33% Non-Housing Loans to Corporates, and 2.86% Project Finance Loans.
This diversified portfolio structure reflects the Company's continued focus on retail
housing finance while maintaining a prudent presence across complementary lending segments
to support portfolio diversification and sustainable growth.
Detailed information on the lending operations is covered in the
Management Discussion and Analysis.
Marketing and Distribution
During the year under review, the Company continued to focus on
optimizing its marketing office operations and further strengthening its distribution
network. As of the year-end, the Company's distribution network comprised 303
Marketing Offices. In addition, the network includes 46 territory offices of LICHFL
Financial Services Ltd., a wholly-owned subsidiary engaged in the distribution of various
financial products, including housing loans. The Company also maintains representative
offices in Dubai.
Digital Transformation - Launch of e-Documentation
As part of its continued digital transformation journey, the Company
launched e-Documentation for select retail loan products during the financial year in
association with Legality as the technology service provider and the National e-Governance
Services Limited (NeSL) as the Digital Document Execution platform. The initiative enables
end-to-end digital execution of loan documentation through Aadhaar-based e-Sign and
e-Stamping, eliminating the need for physical documentation while ensuring legal
enforceability under the applicable laws. The digital documentation process enhances
customer convenience, reduces turnaround time, strengthens operational efficiency and
provides a secure, auditable and paperless documentation framework, thereby reinforcing
the Company's commitment to technology-driven innovation and superior customer
experience.
Customer Service Initiatives
The Company remains committed to delivering exceptional customer
service through multiple service channels and customer-centric initiatives that ensure
convenience, accessibility, transparency, and timely resolution of customer concerns.
Recognizing the diverse needs and preferences of its customers, the Company has
established a comprehensive service ecosystem comprising call centre, dedicated grievance
redressal officers, digital self-service platforms, online customer portal, email support
etc.
Customer Self-Service Portal
The Company has established a dedicated Customer Portal accessible
through the Company's website. Customers can register Service request / grievances
through a simple registration process.
Registered customers can avail themselves of various online services,
including:
I. Loan related information
II. Statement of Account
III. Repayment Details
IV. Change ROI-Rewriting
V. Online Loan Prepayment
VI. Payment for Due Instalments
VII. Repayment Certificate
VIII. KYC Updation
IX. NACH Mandate Registration and Cancellation
The portal enables customers to access services conveniently, thereby
reducing turnaround time and enhancing customer satisfaction through digital self-service
capabilities.
Grievance Redressal Mechanism
The Company has implemented a robust Grievance Redressal Mechanism to
ensure that customer complaints and service requests are addressed efficiently, fairly,
and within defined turnaround timelines. Complaints received through internal
channels as well as external regulatory portals are centrally monitored
to ensure prompt action, effective resolution, and continuous improvement in service
delivery standards.
Step I
The customer may raise the complaint or service request through HOMY
app /website. The customer can call or write a mail to our Grievance Redressal Officers
(GROs) at Back offices.
Step II
If the customer is not satisfied with the resolution provided, the
customer may write to the Grievance Redressal Officers at the Regional Office for further
redressal of the grievance.
Step III
In case the customer remains dissatisfied with the resolution provided
by the Grievance Redressal Officers, the customer may appeal through gm crm@lichousing.com
Step IV
If the customer remains dissatisfied with the resolution, the customer
may approach the Complaint Redressal Cell of the National Housing Bank.
Other Customer Touchpoints
Customers can also register complaints and service requests through
other channels like:
I. WhatsApp
II. Chatbot
III. HOMY Mobile Application
IV. Call centre
During the financial year, the Company received 3,073 complaints
against 3,494 of previous financial year, representing a 12.04% reduction compared to the
previous financial year. This reflects continuous improvement in service quality and
grievance resolution processes.
As part of its commitment to service excellence, the Company has
established a dedicated Call Centre to strengthen customer support capabilities and
improve operational efficiency.
Customers can contact Call Centre through the toll-free number 1800 209
1989. Service Hours: 09:30 a.m. to 06:30 p.m. (Monday to Saturday, excluding Sundays and
Public Holidays)
The Call Centre represents a strategic initiative aimed at enhancing
customer engagement and delivering superior service experiences.
Repayments
During the F.Y. 2025-26, ' 53,152.04 crores were received by way of
scheduled repayment of principal through monthly instalments as well as prepayment of
principal ahead of
schedule, as compared to ' 41,961.49 Crore received in the previous
year.
Non-Performing Assets and Provisions
The amount of gross Non-Performing Assets (NPAs) as of 31st
March, 2026 is ' 6,902.79 Crore, which is 2.15 percent of the loan portfolio of the
Company, as against ' 7,598.35 Crore i.e., 2.47 percent of the loan portfolio as of 31st
March, 2025. The net NPA as of March 31, 2026 was ' 3,440.38 Crore i.e. 1.08 percent of
the loan portfolio vis-a-vis ' 3,704.42 Crore i.e. 1.22 percent of the loan portfolio as
at 31st March, 2025. The total cumulative provision towards housing loan
portfolio including provision for standard assets as at 31st March, 2026 is '
2,352.25 Crore as against ' 2,525.48 Crore in the previous year.
Company has written off ' 902.00 Crore during the FY 2025-26 which
included a technical write-off of ' 861.18 Crore. This is in comparison to the amount of '
1,632.17 Crore of the previous year.
Resource Mobilisation
During the year, the Company mobilised funds aggregating to '
1,05,625.19 Crore by way of the Non-Convertible Debentures (NCD), Term Loans / Line of
Credit (LoC) / Working Capital Demand Loan (WCDL) from Banks, NHB refinance, Commercial
Paper, Pass through Certificates (PTC) and Public Deposits. The Company has availed
refinance of ' 11300 Crore from NHB. The following is a brief about the various sources of
funds mobilised during FY 2025-26:
Non-Convertible Debentures (NCD)
During the year, the Company issued Non-Convertible Debentures (NCDs)
aggregating to ' 9060 Crore on a private placement basis, which were subsequently listed
on the Wholesale Debt Segment of the National Stock Exchange of India Ltd. The NCDs have
been assigned the highest credit ratings of CRISIL AAA/Stable' by CRISIL and
CARE AAA/ Stable' by CARE Ratings. As on 31st March, 2026, outstanding
NCDs stood at ' 1,28,882.96 Crore. The Company has consistently met its obligations
towards timely payment of interest and repayment of principal on the NCDs.
As of 31st March, 2026, there were no Non-Convertible
Debentures (NCDs) remaining unclaimed by investors or unpaid by the Company subsequent to
their respective redemption due dates. Accordingly, the outstanding amount of NCDs that
remained unclaimed or unpaid beyond the due date is Nil.
Tier II Bonds
As of 31st March, 2026, the outstanding Tier II Bonds
amounted to ' 1,797.27 Crore. Based on the remaining residual maturity as on 31st
March, 2026, the entire book value of ' 1,796.86 Crore has been considered as Tier II
Capital in accordance with the Capital Adequacy Guidelines issued by NHB.
Term Loans from Bank/ LOC / WCDL, Refinance from NHB / Commercial Paper
The total Term / LOC outstanding from the Banks as on 31st
March, 2026 were ' 1,08,869.69 Crore as compared to ' 86,595.03 Crore as on 31st
March, 2025. The Refinance from NHB as on 31st March, 2026 stood at ' 18,467.22
Crore as against ' 12,330.95 Crore as on 31st March, 2025. During the year, the
Company has availed ' 11,300 Crore Refinance from NHB under various refinance schemes. As
on 31st March, 2026, Commercial Paper amounting to ' 7,131.82 Crore were
outstanding as compared to ' 12,849.86 Crore for corresponding previous year. During the
year 2025-26, the Company issued Commercial Paper amounting to ' 9,580.34 Crore from
market as compared to ' 16,394.30 Crore for the previous year.
The Company's long term loan facilities have been assigned the
highest rating of CRISIL AAA/STABLE' and short-term loan has been assigned
rating of CRISIL A1+ & ICRA A1+' signifying highest safety for timely
servicing of debt obligations.
Fixed deposits (Including public deposit)
As on March 31, 2026, the outstanding amount on account of Public
Deposits was ' 5,522.56 Crore as against ' 4,899.08 Crore in the previous year and
outstanding amount on account of Corporate Deposits was ' 5,866.88 Crore as against '
3,343.84 Crore in the previous year. During F.Y. 2025-26, the number of depositors from
the public were 21936 as against 21981 in the previous year and for Corporate Deposits the
same number increased from 1020 in FY 2025-26 as against 869 in the previous year.
' 1,480.79 Crore (PY. ' 2,226.84 Crore) has been collected as Public
Deposits while ' 4,672.13 Crore (PY. ' 2,145.08 Crore) was collected as Corporate
Deposits. Total aggregate amount collected was ' 6,152.92 Crore (PY. ' 4,371.92 Crore).
CRISIL has for the Nineteenth consecutive year, re-affirmed a rating of
CRISIL AAA/Stable for the Company's deposits which indicates highest
degree of safety regarding timely servicing of financial obligations and carries the
lowest credit risk.
The support of the agents and their commitment to the Company has been
vital in mobilization of deposits and making the product a preferred investment avenue for
individual households and others. The Company introduced digital on boarding for Public
Deposits by Individuals, enabling customers to invest in public deposits through a
seamless online process. The initiative offers a convenient, secure and efficient digital
experience, simplifies the customer on boarding journey and broadens the accessibility of
the Company's public deposit products.
Successful Launch of Securitisation Programme
Pursuant to its liability diversification strategy, the Company
successfully launched its inaugural securitisation programme during FY 2025-26 through the
securitisation of a portfolio of housing loans. The transaction enabled the Company to
raise
an aggregate amount of ?1,000 Crores, thereby broadening its funding
avenues.
Further strengthening the milestone, the Pass Through Certificates
(PTCs) issued under the transaction were listed on the National Stock Exchange of India
Limited (NSE) on May 5, 2026. The successful execution and listing of the Company's
maiden securitisation transaction marks a significant step towards balance sheet
optimisation, diversification of funding sources, and greater reliance on market-based
instruments. This achievement reinforces LIC Housing Finance Limited's commitment to
maintaining a resilient and well-diversified liability profile while supporting its
long-term sustainable growth strategy.
Transfer of Unclaimed Dividend / Deposits and
Shares to Investor Education & Protection Fund (IEPF)
Pursuant to the provisions of Sections 124 and 125 of the Companies
Act, 2013, rules made thereunder and Investor Education and Protection Fund Authority
(Accounting, Audit, Transfer and Refund) Rules, 2016 read with the relevant circulars and
amendments thereto, the amount of dividend / deposits remaining unclaimed for a period of
seven years from the date of transfer to unpaid dividend account are required to be
transferred to IEPF as constituted by the Central Government. Further, as per the
provisions of Section 124(6) of the Companies Act, 2013 read with the Investor Education
& Protection Fund Authority (Accounting, Audit, Transfer & Refund) Rules 2016, the
shares in respect of which the dividend has not been claimed for seven consecutive years
are required to be transferred by the Company to the designated demat account of the IEPF
Authority. The details of the unclaimed dividend/deposits and the shares transferred to
the IEPF, are uploaded on the website of the Company, as per the requirements. Link for
the same is https:// www.lichousing.com/investors/dividend.
Unpaid/Unclaimed Dividend
During the financial year under review, after giving due notice to the
members, your Company has transferred unclaimed dividend of ' 94,66,220/- pertaining to
the financial year 2017-18 to the IEPF, upon expiry of seven years from the date of
transfer to unpaid dividend account.
Transfer of Shares to IEPF
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 124(6) of the Companies Act, 2013
and the Rules made thereunder, the Company has transferred in aggregate 64,627 equity
shares of ' 2/- each to IEPF in respect of which the dividend remained unclaimed for a
period of seven consecutive years i.e. from 2017-18 till the due date of 30th
September, 2025 in respect of which, individual notices had also been sent to concerned
shareholders.
Unclaimed Deposits
A total of 203 Nos. of Fixed deposits amounting to ' 16.40 Crore (out
of which 190 are public deposits amounting to ' 4.31 Crore) which were due for repayment
on or before
31st March, 2026 were not claimed by the depositors. Since
then, 32 depositors have claimed or renewed deposits of ' 9.52 Crore (out of which 30 are
public deposits amounting to ' 1.57 Crore) as on 31st May, 2026. Depositors
were appropriately intimated for renewal / claim of their deposits. Further, adequate
follow-up is initiated in respect of those cases where Fixed deposits are lying unclaimed.
As per the provisions of Section 125 of the Companies Act, 2013,
deposits and interest thereon remaining unclaimed for a period of seven years from the
date they became due for payment have to be transferred to the Investor Education and
Protection Fund (IEPF) established by the Central Government. Accordingly, as on 31st
May, 2026 ' 22.66 lakhs against unclaimed Principal and ' 31.68 lakhs against unclaimed
interest on deposits has been transferred to IEPF. Concerned depositors can claim their
refunds from the IEPF authority.
As the Company is a housing finance company registered with the
National Housing Bank under the provisions of the National Housing Bank Act, 1987, the
disclosure requirements prescribed under Rule 8(5)(v) and (vi) of the Companies (Accounts)
Rules, 2014, read with Sections 73 and 74 of the Companies Act, 2013, are not applicable
to the Company.
Any person who is entitled to claim unclaimed dividend or deposits etc.
which have been transferred to IEPF, can claim the same by making an application directly
to IEPF in the prescribed form under the IEPF Rules which is available on the website of
IEPF i.e., www.iepf.gov.in.
Regulatory Compliance
Pursuant to the amendments introduced under the Finance Act, 2019, and
the subsequent notification issued by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) in August 2019,
Housing Finance Companies (HFCs) have been classified as Non-Banking Financial Companies
(NBFCs) for regulatory purposes and are consequently brought under the direct regulatory
purview of the RBI. Nevertheless, the National Housing Bank (NHB) continues to exercise
supervisory oversight over HFCs. In line with this regulatory framework, the Master
Direction titled Non-Banking Financial Company - Housing Finance Company (Reserve
Bank) Directions, 2021 was issued on February 17, 2021, thereby superseding the
regulations and directions previously prescribed under Chapter XVII.
The Company diligently complies with the guidelines, circulars, and
directions issued by the RBI/NHB from time to time. The Company has ensured full
compliance with the following regulatory frameworks:
Master Direction - Non-Banking Financial Company - Housing
Finance Company (Reserve Bank) Directions, 2025;
Master Direction - Reserve Bank of India (Non-Banking Financial
Company - Scale Based Regulation) Directions, 2025
Additionally, the Company has complied with all directions and
guidelines issued by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). These include, inter alia,
regulations relating to acceptance of deposits, accounting standards, prudential norms,
capital adequacy requirements, credit ratings, corporate governance practices, liquidity
management, information technology framework, fair practices code, fraud monitoring
mechanisms, concentration of investments, risk management systems, capital market exposure
norms, Know Your Customer (KYC) requirements, maintenance of the Liquidity Coverage Ratio
(LCR), and anti-money laundering (AML) measures.
Your Company has been maintaining capital adequacy ratio as prescribed
by the RBI. The capital adequacy ratio was 25.48 percent as on 31st March,
2026, as against 23.20 percent as on 31st March, 2025 (as against the
regulatory minimum of 15 percent).
The Company has consistently complied with the directions, guidelines,
and circulars issued by the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), Ministry of
Corporate Affairs (MCA), National Housing Bank (NHB), and Reserve Bank of India (RBI), as
applicable to a listed entity and an Upper Layer Non-Banking Financial Company (Housing
Finance Company). Regulatory and statutory updates are periodically placed before the
Board, and the Company has implemented robust systems and processes to ensure ongoing
compliance with all applicable requirements.
In accordance with the requirements of the Reserve Bank of India's
Scale Based Regulations, the Company has implemented the Internal Capital Adequacy
Assessment Process (ICAAP). The ICAAP Policy was approved by the Board of Directors on 7th
March, 2024, and the implementation of the ICAAP framework has been completed on 2nd
August, 2024.
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI), through Circular No. RBI/2023-24/117
dated January 31, 2024, as extended thereafter, has mandated all regulated entities (REs)
to implement streamlined internal compliance monitoring functions leveraging technology by
April 30, 2025. The circular emphasizes the adoption of a comprehensive, integrated,
enterprise-wide, and workflow-based compliance management system to enhance monitoring
efficiency and minimize manual intervention. In line with these regulatory expectations,
adherence to this regulatory requirement, the Company has developed a Compliance Testing
Tool designed to track all applicable regulatory and legal compliances, thereby improving
oversight and reducing dependency on manual processes. This tool is in its initial phase
of adoption and is evolving within the organisation with the increasing awareness amongst
the employees who are being trained to effectively integrate this tool into their
compliance routines.
Shri R. Murali acts as the Chief Compliance Officer of the Company
pursuant to RBI Circular No. DOS.CO.PPG/ SEC.01/11.01.005/2022-23 dated 11th
April, 2022.
Policies and Codes
During the year, the Company has reviewed all its policies and
modifications therein as required in terms of provisions of the Act, RBI Directions,
Listing Regulations and Insider Trading Regulations issued by the SEBI and placed all the
statutory policies on its website at https://www.lichousing.com/ investors/policy-codes/
Disclosure under Housing Finance Companies for issuance of
Non-Convertible Debentures on Private Placement Basis (NHB) Directions, 2014 read with
Master Direction - Non-Banking Financial Company - Housing Finance Company (Reserve Bank)
Directions, 2021.
During the financial year under review, all Non-Convertible Debentures
issued by the Company on a private placement basis were duly repaid/redeemed on their
respective due dates. Further, there were no instances of any Non-Convertible Debentures
remaining unclaimed by investors or unpaid by the Company after becoming due for
redemption.
Auditors, Audit Reports and Observations Statutory Audit
In terms of the provisions of Sections 139 and 142 of the Act read with
the Companies (Audit and Auditors) Rules, 2014 and the RBI Guidelines, M/s. Shah Gupta
& Co., Chartered Accountants (Firm Registration No. 109574W) and M/s. Batliboi and
Purohit, Chartered Accountants (Firm Registration No.: 101048W), were appointed by the
Members as the joint statutory auditor of the Company, at the Annual General Meeting
(AGM') held on 29th August, 2025 for a term of 3 (three) consecutive
years to hold office until the conclusion of the 39th AGM of the Company to be
held in the calendar year 2028.
The Joint Statutory Auditors had furnished a certificate of their
eligibility and consent under Sections 139(1) and 141 of the Act and the Rules framed
thereunder for their continuance as Statutory Auditors of the Company for the financial
year 2025-26.
The Auditors' Report for FY 2025-26 does not contain any qualification,
reservation or adverse remark on the financial statements for the year ended 31st
March, 2026. The notes on financial statements referred to in the Auditors' Report are
self-explanatory and do not call for any further comments. The Joint Statutory Auditors'
Report dated 13th May, 2026 for the financial year 2025-26 is enclosed with the
financial statements in this Annual Report.
Internal Audit
Internal Audit, Auditor and Audit Report
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI), vide Circular No.
RBI/2021-22/53-DoS.CO.PPG.SEC/03/11.01.005/2021-22 dated June 11, 2021, mandated the
implementation of the Risk-Based Internal Audit (RBIA) Framework for the Company. In
compliance with the requirements of the said circular, the Company was required to
establish the RBIA framework
by June 30, 2022. The Company is pleased to confirm that j an RBIA
Policy has been duly implemented in line with the ; provisions of the aforesaid
circular.
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' Internal Audit of Back Offices
The Company has established a comprehensive in-house mechanism for
conducting internal audits across all back offices, which serve as critical centers for
accounting, sanctioning, r and disbursement operations. These audits are carried out >
by specialized teams within the Internal Audit Department. To maintain consistency,
accuracy, and comprehensiveness in the audit process, the Company employs a detailed and ,
periodically updated audit checklist/questionnaire.
Each internal audit team is required to submit quarterly audit t
reports for the back offices under their purview. These reports ; are reviewed
periodically by the Internal Audit Committee at ; the Corporate Office, which
functions as a management-level f oversight body. Significant findings and
observations arising from the audits are deliberated in detail and subsequently presented
to the Audit Committee of the Board for its review, guidance, and strategic oversight.
As part of the Company's digitalisation initiatives, an in-house i
audit portal has been implemented to enable real-time
monitoring, reporting, and closure of audit observations. This
strengthens the internal control framework while , enhancing audit efficiency,
transparency, and accountability , across departments. r
i Internal Audit of Corporate Office
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The Company has established a robust in-house framework
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for conducting internal audits at the Corporate Office.
Effective from the financial year 2024-25, the internal audits are
predominantly undertaken by the Internal Audit ! Department. However, in areas
requiring specialized expertise, 1 the Company engages external professionals.
Accordingly, with r the approval of the Audit Committee, M/s. Chhajed &
Doshi, ! Chartered Accountants, and M/s. CNK & Associates, Chartered
Accountants, were appointed to provide professional support in such specialized areas.
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Secretarial Audit
' In accordance with the provisions of the SEBI (Listing
Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 j and Section 204 of the
Companies Act, 2013, the Company
l appointed M/s. BNP & Associates, Practicing Company
Secretaries (Peer Reviewed Firm), as the Secretarial Auditors of the
Company for a term of five consecutive financial years commencing from FY 2025-26 to FY
2029-30. The said appointment was duly approved by the shareholders at the Annual General
Meeting held on 29th August, 2025.
M/s. BNP & Associates conducted the Secretarial Audit for the
financial year under review with due diligence and . professionalism. The Company is
pleased to state that the , Secretarial Audit Report for FY 2025-26 does not contain any t
qualifications, reservations, adverse remarks, or disclaimers.
The Secretarial Audit Report in Form MR-3 forms part of this Annual
Report and is annexed herewith as Annexure-5.
Cost Records and Cost Audit:
Maintenance of cost records and requirement of cost audit as prescribed
under the provisions of Section 148(1) of the Companies Act, 2013 are not applicable in
relation to the business activities carried out by the Company.
Corporate Governance
The Company remains steadfast in its commitment to upholding the
highest standards of Corporate Governance. The Board of Directors continues to reinforce
its dedication to the fundamental principles of transparency, accountability, and ethical
conduct. A detailed Corporate Governance Report forms an integral part of this Annual
Report, providing a comprehensive overview of the Company's governance framework. The
report highlights key aspects including the governance code, composition of the Board,
appointment procedures, membership criteria, declarations received from Independent
Directors, Board performance evaluation processes, familiarization programmes, vigil
mechanism, and other governance practices.
A certificate from M/s. BNP & Associates, Practicing Company
Secretaries, Mumbai (UDIN: F005578H000751708), regarding compliance of the conditions of
Corporate Governance as stipulated under the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure
Requirements) Regulations, 2015 is attached to the Corporate Governance Report and the
same does not contain any qualification, reservation or adverse remarks.
Management Discussion and Analysis Report
The Management Discussion and Analysis Report for the year under
review, pursuant to the requirements of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure
Requirements) Regulations, 2015, is provided in a separate section and forms an integral
part of this Annual Report.
Business Responsibility and Sustainability
Reporting by listed entities
The Company has assigned the oversight of the implementation of its
Business Responsibility and Sustainability Report (BRSR) principles and policies to the
Board's ESG Committee. The CSR-ESG Committee has been vested with the requisite
authority to undertake all necessary actions to ensure effective implementation. The BRSR
for the reporting year, prepared in compliance with the SEBI (Listing Obligations and
Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, forms part of a separate section in this
Annual Report.
The BRSR outlines the Company's performance in alignment with the
principles of the National Guidelines on Responsible Business Conduct and the
Company's related BRSR policies. It provides members with valuable insights into the
Company's Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) initiatives.
Depository system
The Company has entered into agreements with both Central Depository
Services (India) Ltd. (CDSL) and National Securities Depository Ltd. (NSDL) to facilitate
trading of its equity shares in dematerialised form. Shareholders may choose a Depository
Participant of their preference for holding shares in electronic mode. As on 31st
March, 2026, 3,054 shareholders continue to hold shares in physical form. Pursuant to SEBI
regulations, transfer of shares is permitted only in dematerialised form. Accordingly,
shareholders holding physical share certificates are advised to dematerialise their
holdings at the earliest. Members requiring any assistance in this regard may contact the
Company's Registrar and Transfer Agent. Further, shareholders may note that NSDL has
been designated as the depository for compliance with various SEBI requirements.
Outlook for FY 2026-27
Going forward, the Company's focus, resources and strategic
priorities during FY 2026-27 will be directed towards the following:
Continuing to fulfil the housing aspirations of individuals
while contributing to the Government's vision of Housing for All'.
Expanding the retail loan portfolio, with continued emphasis on
individual housing loans and increasing the share of higher-yielding non-housing retail
products.
Strengthening market presence by expanding marketing
intermediaries, developer connectors, distribution partnerships network to enhance
customer acquisition.
Deepening penetration across Tier II, Tier III and emerging
urban markets through focused business development and marketing initiatives.
Simplifying customer acquisition and loan servicing by
strengthening digital processes, improving turnaround time and enhancing customer
experience.
Accelerating digital transformation under Project RED by:
a. Strengthening e-appraisal and digital loan origination processes.
b. Enhancing the HomY application to simplify customer on boarding and
servicing.
c. Increasing digital onboarding to more than 15% (including HomY).
d. Leveraging data analytics for targeted customer acquisition and
portfolio growth.
e. Modernising technology infrastructure to support business
scalability and automation.
Maintaining disciplined growth while achieving 10% loan book
growth and delivering low double-digit growth in Assets Under Management (AUM).
Developing customised products for niche customer segments,
including HNIs, Millennials and Gen Z borrowers.
Expanding strategic alliances, strengthening digital engagement
and enhancing brand visibility through focused customer outreach programmes.
Maintaining prudent underwriting standards and balancing risk
and return to deliver sustainable profitability.
Management perspective about future of the Company
Over the past decade, India's housing finance market has expanded
steadily, supported by sustained housing demand, improving affordability and a favourable
policy environment. Rising aspirations for home ownership, expanding urban centres and
greater access to formal credit continue to strengthen the sector's long-term
fundamentals.
Valued at approximately ' 44.4 trillion as of March 2026, India's
housing finance market is well positioned for sustained long-term expansion, supported by
structural growth drivers such as rapid urbanisation, rising household incomes, favourable
demographics, increasing formalisation of credit and continued government support for
housing.
Against this backdrop, the Company continues to strengthen its position
in the housing finance sector through disciplined portfolio growth, improved asset quality
and stable Net Interest Margins. Leveraging its extensive branch network, a strong agency
force of over 8,500 marketing intermediaries, developer connectors and strategic
partnerships, the Company is widening its reach across Tier II and Tier III markets while
reinforcing its retail franchise. Continued emphasis on recovery, delinquency management
and portfolio monitoring remains central to preserving asset quality.
Technology continues to be a key enabler of the Company's
long-term strategy. Through Project RED, the Company is modernising its operating model by
strengthening digital loan origination, customer onboarding, servicing and analytics-led
decision-making. Continuous enhancements to the HomY application, greater adoption of
digital onboarding, process automation and improved turnaround times are expected to
enhance customer experience while improving operational efficiency and scalability.
Going forward, the Company will continue to expand its retail portfolio
with greater emphasis on higher-yielding products while broadening its presence across
emerging customer segments. It also remains committed to supporting affordable housing
through the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY) and developing solutions aligned with the
evolving financing requirements of salaried, self-employed and first-time homebuyers.
Alongside growth, the Company will continue to optimise its borrowing
profile to maintain a competitive cost of
funds, strengthen Net Interest Margins and improve overall
profitability. Robust underwriting standards, prudent treasury management, continuous
portfolio surveillance and proactive recovery mechanisms under the SARFAESI Act and other
statutory frameworks will remain integral to the Company's risk management approach.
Supported by a trusted brand, one of the industry's widest
distribution networks, strong parentage and a technology-enabled operating platform, the
Company remains well-positioned to capitalise on the long-term opportunities in
India's expanding housing finance market while creating sustainable value for all
stakeholders.
Compliance under Companies Act, 2013
Pursuant to section 134 of the Companies Act, 2013 read with the
Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014, the Company has diligently fulfilled its compliance
requirements. The specific details of compliances under Companies Act, 2013 are as
follows:
Annual Return:
In accordance with Section 92(3) read with Section 134(3) (a) of the
Companies Act, 2013, the Annual Return as on 31st March, 2026 is available on
the website of the Company in the following link (Please download the document and then
try to view): https://www.lichousing.com/investors/ annual-report-companies-act.
Reporting of frauds by Auditors:
During the year under review, the Joint Statutory Auditors and the
Secretarial Auditors did not report any instances of fraud involving the Company's
officers, employees, or external parties. Had any such cases arisen, they would have been
disclosed in the Board's report in accordance with Section 143(12) of the Companies
Act, 2013.
Secretarial Standards:
During the year under review, your Company has complied with all the
applicable mandatory Secretarial Standards issued by the Institute of Company Secretaries
of India.
Rating Rationale:
Your Company's financial discipline and prudence is reflected in
the strong credit ratings ascribed by rating agencies. The details of credit rating are
disclosed in the Corporate Governance Report, which forms part of this Integrated Annual
Report.
Board Meetings held during the year:
During the year under review, Seven (7) Board meetings were convened.
Detailed information on these Board meetings as well as meetings of several Committees set
up by the Board, their composition and attendance record of the members of respective
Committees is included in the Report on Corporate Governance which forms integral part of
this Annual Report.
Directors' Responsibility Statement:
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with Indian
Accounting Standards (Ind AS) on an accrual basis and under the historical cost
convention, except for certain financial instruments that are measured at fair value. The
Company complies with the requirements of the Companies Act, 2013 (as amended), the
regulations and guidelines issued by the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI),
and the directions and guidelines issued by the National Housing Bank (NHB) and the
Reserve Bank of India (RBI), collectively referred to as the Previous GAAP in the
preparation of these financial statements.
The Indian Accounting Standards (Ind AS) are notified under Section 133
of the Companies Act, 2013, read with the Companies (Indian Accounting Standards) Rules,
2015, as amended from time to time, together with other generally accepted accounting
principles in India. The accounting policies have been applied on a consistent basis.
Where applicable, newly issued or revised accounting standards have been appropriately
incorporated into the existing accounting framework.
In accordance with the provisions of Section 134(3)
(c) and 134(5) of the Companies Act, 2013, and based on the information
provided by the management, your Directors state that:
(a) in the preparation of the annual accounts, the applicable
accounting standards had been followed and there are no material departures;
(b) the Directors had selected such accounting policies and applied
them consistently and made judgments and estimates that are reasonable and prudent so as
to give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the Company as at March 31, 2026
and of the profit of the Company for the year ended on that period;
(c) the Directors had taken proper and sufficient care for the
maintenance of adequate accounting records in accordance with the provisions of this Act
for safeguarding the assets of the Company and for preventing and detecting fraud and
other irregularities;
(d) the Directors had prepared the annual accounts on a going concern
basis;
(e) the Directors had laid down internal financial controls to be
followed by the Company and that such internal financial controls are adequate and are
operating effectively. Note on internal financial control is attached as Annexure 1 to
this Report and
(f) the Directors had devised proper systems to ensure
compliance with the provisions of all applicable laws and that such
systems were adequate and operating effectively.
Based on the framework of internal financial controls and compliance
systems established and maintained by the Company, and considering the work carried out by
the internal auditors, statutory auditors, secretarial auditors, and external
consultantsincluding the statutory audit of internal financial controls over
financial reporting and the reviews undertaken by management and relevant Board
Committees, including the Audit Committee, the Board is of the view that the Company's
internal financial controls remained adequate and effective during the financial year
2025-26.
Statement on Declaration from Independent Directors:
The Company has obtained the required declarations from each
Independent Director as per Section 149(7) of the Companies Act, 2013. These declarations
affirm that the directors satisfy the independence criteria specified in Section 149(6) of
the Companies Act, 2013, and Regulation 16(1)(b) of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and
Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015.
Company's policy on Directors' appointment and remuneration including
criteria:
The Company endeavours to have an appropriate mix of executive,
non-executive and independent directors to maintain the independence of the Board and
separate its functions of governance and management. As of 31st March, 2026,
the Board comprises of Thirteen (13) members as under:
One (1) Executive Director, being the Managing Director & CEO and
two (2) Non-Executive Nominee Directors nominated by LIC of India (The Promoter'),
the Chairman and the Non-Executive Director, Two (2) Non-Executive and Non-Independent
Directors. Eight (8) Non-Executive Independent Directors, including one Independent woman
director.
The Nomination and Remuneration Committee has established criteria for
assessing the qualifications, positive attributes, and independence of Directors, as well
as for determining the remuneration of Directors and Key Managerial Personnel. It has also
defined the evaluation criteria and process for Directors, the Chairperson, Non-Executive
Directors, and the Board as a whole.
The performance of the members of the Board, and the Board as a whole
were evaluated at the meeting of Independent Directors held on 11th December,
2025 and 25th March, 2026.
We affirm that except Nominee Directors (Chairman, LIC Nominee Director
and Managing Director & CEO), sitting fees is paid to all the other Directors for
Board and Committee Meetings attended by them. However, the Managing Director & CEO is
being paid remuneration as applicable to an Officer in the cadre of Zonal Manager
(Selection Scale) of LIC of India and PLI as per the terms laid out in the Nomination and
Remuneration Policy of the Company. The remuneration payable to them has been duly
approved by the Board as also by the shareholders of the Company.
Qualification, reservation or adverse remark or disclaimer made by
Joint Statutory Auditors and Secretarial Auditor:
There are no observations, qualifications, reservations or adverse
remarks in the Joint Statutory Auditors' Report dated 13th May, 2026 for the
financial year 2025-26.
The management accepts responsibility for establishing and maintaining
internal controls and has evaluated the effectiveness of the internal control system of
the Company details of which have been disclosed to the Auditors and the Audit Committee,
the deficiencies, of which the management is aware of, in the design or operation of the
internal control systems and has accordingly taken the steps to rectify these
deficiencies.
Particulars of loans, guarantees or investments:
Pursuant to Section 186(11) of the Companies Act, 2013, details of
loans made, guarantee given, or security provided by the HFC in the ordinary course of its
business are exempted from disclosure in the Annual Report to the members.
Particulars of contracts or arrangements with related parties referred
to in Section 188(1) of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Rule 8(2) of Companies
(Accounts) Rules, 2014:
Given the nature of the industry in which the Company operates, all
Related Party Transactions undertaken during the financial year were carried out in the
ordinary course of business and on an arm's length basis. The Company did not enter into
any materially significant related party transactions with its Promoters, Directors, Key
Managerial Personnel, or other related parties that may have had a potential conflict with
the interests of the Company. All Related Party Transactions are subject to review and
approval by the Audit Committee and the Board of Directors, wherever applicable. Further,
in accordance with the provisions of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure
Requirements) Regulations, 2015, prior omnibus approval of the Audit Committee is obtained
for repetitive transactions and transactions undertaken in the ordinary course of
business.
The Related Party Transactions Policy and Procedures, as amended from
time to time, as reviewed by the Audit Committee and approved by Board of Directors is
uploaded on the website of the Company at https://www.lichousing.com/
investors/policy-codes.
The particulars of contracts or arrangements with the Related
Parties' referred to in sub-section (1) of Section 188 of the Act, are furnished in Note
No. 42 of the Notes forming part of the Standalone Financial Statements and the
Consolidated Financial Statements for FY 2025-26, forming a part of the Annual Report.
This apart, the same is also referred to in Annexure3 which forms an integral part
of the Board's Report.
Form AOC-2 pursuant to clause (h) of sub-section (3) of Section 134 of
the Companies Act, 2013 and Rule 8(2) of the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014 is annexed
as Annexure- 2 to this report.
Material changes and commitments, if any,
affecting the financial position of the company:
There are no material changes and commitments affecting the financial
position of the Company which have occurred between the end of the financial year of the
Company i.e. 31st March, 2026 and the date of the Board's Report
i.e. 6th July, 2026
Conservation of energy, technology absorption,
foreign exchange earnings and outgo:
Since the Company is engaged in financial services activities, its
operations are not energy intensive nor does it require adoption of specific technology
and hence information in terms of Section 134(3)(m) of the Act read with the Companies
(Accounts) Rules, 2014 is not provided in this Board's Report.
A. Technology absorption -
(i) The Company has demonstrated strong technology absorption by
embedding advanced digital solutions across its operations, resulting in seamless,
automated, and compliant workflows.
CKYC integration and compliance validation capabilities have been fully
institutionalized within internal systems, processes, and teams. This enables end-to-end
automation, significantly enhancing the efficiency and accuracy of due diligence while
ensuring a completely paperless process. The adoption of DigiLocker for Aadhaar-based
e-KYC verification has further minimized dependence on physical documentation,
strengthening digital on boarding practices.
Additionally, the integration of Legality's Aadhaar OTP-based e-Sign
within the SANCHAY WEB portal facilitates a 100% paperless, remote, and instant on
boarding experience. This has substantially reduced turnaround time, lowered operational
costs, strengthened regulatory compliance, and contributed to the Company's sustainability
goals.
From an infrastructure standpoint, the Company has implemented an
Infrastructure-as-a-Service (IaaS) model to enable scalable and efficient application
management. This transition has optimized resource utilization, minimized reliance on
physical servers, and enhanced overall workload management. Additionally, the platform
facilitates real-time monitoring of energy consumption, delivering measurable
sustainability benefits. These include a reduced manufacturing footprint, lower
operational carbon emissions, approximately 27% reduction in annual energy usage per
server,
and up to 53% decrease in overall infrastructure energy consumption.
(ii) The benefits derived from the technology absorption and
initiatives undertaken for technological updation and further integrations are mainly
towards:
Paperless Due Diligence through fully digital workflows;
Enhanced Regulatory Compliance & Accuracy via automated
validation systems;
Cost Optimization driven by reduced infrastructure and
operational overheads;
Improved Data Security & Reliability through centralized and
controlled digital systems;
Minimized Data Rework and Duplication with integrated data
flows;
Efficient Utilization of Infrastructure enabled by scalable
cloud-based solutions;
Efficient energy usage across IT lifecycle.
(iii) There was no imported technology acquired by the Company in the
last three years reckoned from the beginning of this financial year;
(iv) The expenditure incurred on Research and Development - Not
applicable.
B. Foreign Exchange Earnings and Outgo-
The foreign exchange earned in terms of actual inflows during the year
and the foreign exchange outgo during the year in terms of actual outflows.
During the year ended March 31, 2026, the Company does not have any
foreign exchange earnings.
The total foreign exchange outgo during the year was ' 1.65 Crore,
which was incurred towards the operating expenses of the Company's Overseas Area Offices.
The above transactions do not include foreign currency cash flows in
derivatives and foreign currency exchange transactions.
Risk Management Policy of the Company:
The Board of Directors has established a Risk Management Committee
responsible for framing, implementing, monitoring and reviewing the Enterprise Risk
Management Policy. The committee also assesses the current status of risk limits specified
in the policy and reports to the Board. Under the risk management mechanism, the Company
identifies and evaluates risks it faces. For each identified risk, corresponding controls
are assessed, and policies and procedures are in place for ongoing monitoring, mitigation,
and reporting.
The Board affirms that none of the risks faced by the Company pose a
threat to its existence. Additionally, the Company has appointed Mr. J Sangameswar as the
Chief Risk Officer, effective from 1st May 2023, replacing Mr. K Ramesh.
The Company maintains a robust Enterprise Risk Management Policy.
During the financial year under review, the Board of Directors reviewed the Policy, which
was subsequently approved during the Board Meeting held on 1st August 2025.
Remuneration Policy
The Company has framed the Remuneration Policy in order to align itself
with various provisions under SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements)
Regulations, 2015 and RBI Circular DOR.GOV.REC.No.29/18.10.002/2022-23 dated 29th
April, 2022.
The Remuneration policy relating to the remuneration of Directors, Key
Managerial Personnel and other employees is as below:
Remuneration to Non-Executive Directors:
The Non-Executive Directors shall be entitled to receive sitting fees
for attending meetings of the Board and its Committees, as may be determined by the Board
from time to time. Other than such sitting fees, no remuneration, commission, or any other
form of compensation shall be payable to them.
In the event the Company proposes to pay remuneration and/ or
commission to the Non-Executive Independent Directors in the future, such payment shall be
made in accordance with the applicable provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 and
Regulation 17(6) of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements)
Regulations, 2015, as amended from time to time, and subject to such approvals as may be
required.
Remuneration to Non-Executive Nominee Directors:
The Non-Executive Nominee Directors shall not be entitled to any
sitting fees for attending meetings of the Board or its Committees. Further, the Company
does not provide any salary, remuneration, compensation, or other benefits to the
Non-Executive Nominee Directors.
Remuneration to Managing Director & CEO:
The Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer receives
remuneration in accordance with the compensation structure applicable to officers in the
cadre of Zonal Officer (Selection Scale) of LIC of India. In addition, he is eligible to
receive Performance-Linked Incentive (PLI) in accordance with the criteria approved by the
Nomination and Remuneration Committee of the Board and duly approved by the shareholders.
Any revision in the pay scales of the Managing Director & CEO, as
determined by the Charter/policy prescribed by LIC of India from time to time, shall be
correspondingly applicable to the Managing Director & CEO of the Company, in line with
the compensation structure applicable to officials in the equivalent cadre. Furthermore,
the tenure, terms, and conditions of appointment of the Managing Director & CEO shall
be governed by the directives and decisions of LIC of India, as amended from time to time,
and shall be subject to the approval of the Board of Directors of the Company.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, the remuneration payable to the Managing
Director & Chief Executive Officer shall, at all times, remain within the limits
prescribed under the Companies Act, 2013 and Regulation 17(6) of the SEBI (Listing
Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, as amended, modified, or
re-enacted from time to time.
Remuneration to Key Managerial Personnel (other than MD & CEO) and
other employees:
In the current organizational structure of the Company, the Key
Managerial Personnel (KMP), other than the Managing Director & CEO,
comprise the Company Secretary and the Chief Financial Officer. The remuneration payable
to the Company Secretary, Chief Financial Officer, and other employees is determined by
the Board of Directors in accordance with the applicable Service Terms and Conduct Rules,
1990, as amended from time to time, and based on the recommendations of the Nomination and
Remuneration Committee. Further, the Company has adopted a Compensation Policy for Key
Managerial Personnel and Senior Management, which is aligned with the requirements
prescribed under the Reserve Bank of India circular dated 29 April 2022 on
Guidelines on Compensation of Key Managerial Personnel and Senior Management in
NBFCs.
Except for the Managing Director & CEO, who serves as a Whole-Time
Executive Director, none of the other Directors of the Company receives any remuneration
other than the sitting fees mentioned above. No additional remuneration or components of a
remuneration package, including salary, benefits, bonuses, stock options, pension,
performance-linked incentives, or any other perquisites, are paid to them.
Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Policy:
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 135 of the Companies Act, 2013,
read with the Companies (Corporate Social Responsibility Policy) Rules, 2014, as amended
from time to time, the Company has constituted a Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)
Committee of the Board. The details of the CSR Committee, along with the Annual Report on
CSR activities, are provided in Annexure-4 forming part of this Report.
Composition of the Corporate Social Responsibility Committee is as
follows:
| Shri Akshay Kumar Rout |
Chairman |
Non-Executive NonIndependent Director |
| Smt. J. Jayanthi |
Member |
Non -Executive Independent Director |
| Shri Ramesh Adige |
Member |
Non -Executive Independent Director |
| Shri T Adhikari |
Member |
Managing Director & CEO |
Annual evaluation made by the Board of its own performance:
The Nomination and Remuneration Committee had formulated and
recommended the evaluation criteria and process for the
Directors, Chairperson, Non-Executive Directors, Board-level
committees, and the Board as a whole.
The Board of Directors, including the Independent Directors, conducted
an annual performance evaluation in compliance with the provisions of the Companies Act,
2013 and the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015. The
evaluation was undertaken through a circulation process, with the Board's performance
being assessed based on feedback received from all Directors. The evaluation criteria
encompassed, inter alia, the Board's composition and structure, effectiveness of Board
processes and functioning, quality of disclosures and communication, and the availability
of timely, accurate, and relevant information to facilitate informed decision-making.
The Board evaluated the performance of its various Committees based on
feedback received from the respective committee members. The evaluation criteria included
the composition of the Committees, the effectiveness of their meetings, and their overall
functioning.
The Board also evaluated the performance of individual Directors based
on various parameters, including their participation and contribution at Board and
Committee Meetings, preparedness for deliberations, quality and constructiveness of inputs
provided, and ability to articulate views effectively and persuasively. In addition, the
performance of the Chairman was assessed with reference to the key responsibilities and
expectations associated with his role.
The Independent Directors held a meeting on 11th December,
2025 and 25th March, 2026 to evaluate the performance of Non-Independent
Directors, the Board as a whole, and the Chairman.
Report on the performance and financial position of each of the
subsidiaries, associates and joint venture companies included in the Consolidated
Financial Statement:
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 129 of the Companies Act, 2013,
the Company has prepared the Consolidated Financial Statements comprising the financial
statements of the Company, its subsidiaries, and associates, in the same form and manner
as that of the Company. These Consolidated Financial Statements, together with the
Standalone Financial Statements prepared under Section 129(2) of the Act, shall be placed
before the ensuing Thirty-Seventh Annual General Meeting of the Company. Further, in
compliance with the requirements of Indian Accounting Standard (Ind AS) 110 - Consolidated
Financial Statements, notified under Section 133 of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Rule
7 of the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014, as issued by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs,
the Consolidated Financial Statements of the Company along with its subsidiaries and
associates for the financial year ended 31 March 2026 form an integral part of this Annual
Report.
In accordance with the provisions of Section 136 of the Companies Act,
2013, the Annual Report of the Company, the Annual Financial Statements and the related
documents of the Company's subsidiary and associate companies are hosted on the website of
the Company.
Directors:
As on 31st March, 2026, the Board has Thirteen members,
including two (2) Non-executive Non-Independent Directors and one (1) Executive Director
nominated by the promoter, Life Insurance Corporation of India. The promoter nominees on
the Board are Shri R Doraiswamy#, the Non-Executive Director and Chairman; Shri Ratnakar
Patnaik$, Non-Executive Director, and Shri T. Adhikari, the Managing Director & CEO.
In addition to the aforementioned two (2) Non-Executive Nominee
Directors, the Board includes two (2) other Non-Executive Non-Independent Directors
Shri P Koteswara Rao and Shri Akshay Kumar Rout.
Other eight (8) members of the Board are Independent Directors
including one Independent Woman Director Smt. Jagennath Jayanthi. The other
Independent Directors are viz., Shri Kashi Prasad Khandelwal, Shri Sanjay Kumar Khemani,
Shri Ravi Krishan Takkar, Shri Ramesh Lakshman Adige, Shri Anil Kaul, Shri T C Suseel
Kumar*, and Shri Masil Jeya Mohan*.
Note:
(#) Shri R Doraiswamy was appointed as Non-Executive Director and
Chairman w.e.f. 16th October, 2025;
($) Shri Ratnakar Patnaik was appointed as Non-Executive Director
w.e.f. 13th June, 2025;
(*) Shri T C Suseel Kumar and Shri Masil Jeya Mohan were appointed as
an Independent Directors w.e.f. 2nd June, 2025.
Succession Planning:
In furtherance of the Company's commitment to business continuity,
leadership stability, and the effective execution of its long-term strategic objectives,
the Board has established a structured succession planning framework for senior leadership
positions. To ensure a smooth and seamless leadership transition with minimal operational
disruption, the Board has resolved that the incoming Managing Director & Chief
Executive Officer (MD & CEO) shall be appointed well in advance, preferably 4 to 6
months prior to formally assuming office.
Pursuant to Article 138(b) of the Articles of Association of the
Company, LIC of India is entitled to nominate up to one-third of the total strength of the
Board of Directors of the Company. Accordingly, the Board, after due consideration,
approved the deputation of a senior official from LIC of India as its Nominee for the
position of Chief Operating Officer (COO) as part of the succession planning process for
the office of the Managing Director & CEO. This initiative is aimed at ensuring
continuity, organizational stability, and effective implementation of the Company's
long-term business strategies within a reasonable transition period,
generally ranging from four to six months prior to the cessation of the
incumbent Managing Director & CEO.
In accordance with the said policy and in view of the impending
superannuation of Shri T Adhikari the Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer of
the Company from the services of LIC of India, the Board had, during the year, appointed
Dr. Sanjay Dayal as the Chief Operating Officer to facilitate a smooth leadership
transition in line with the Company's succession framework. However, following his sad and
untimely demise on May 9, 2026, he ceased to hold the office of Chief Operating Officer.
Thereafter, pursuant to the deputation by Life Insurance Corporation of India and based on
the recommendation of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee, the Board approved the
appointment of Shri Sandeep Kumar as the Chief Operating Officer. His appointment forms an
integral part of the Company's succession planning framework and is intended to ensure
continuity of leadership, operational stability and seamless transition in the management
of the affairs of the Company.
Further, in terms of the Regulation 17 (4) of the SEBI (LODR), 2015 the
Company has adopted a succession planning policy for its Key Managerial and senior
management personnel which has been hosted on the website of the Company on the below
mentioned link:
https://www.lichousing.com/investors/policy-codes
Appointments / Resignations of Directors:
Appointments:
Shri Masil Jeya Mohan (DIN: 08502007)
As per the recommendation of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee,
which undertook process of due diligence, and considered the candidature to be suitable
and eligible based on evaluation, qualification, expertise, track record, integrity and
'fit and proper' criteria, the Board at its meeting held on 2nd June 2025
approved the appointment of Shri Masil Jeya Mohan as an Additional Director (Non-Executive
Independent) for a period of five consecutive years, not liable to retire by rotation and
the same was approved by the shareholders in the 36th Annual General Meeting of
the Company held on 29th August, 2025
Shri T C Suseel Kumar (DIN: 06453310)
As per the recommendation of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee,
which undertook process of due diligence, and considered the candidature to be suitable
and eligible based on evaluation, qualification, expertise, track record, integrity and
'fit and proper' criteria, the Board at its meeting held on 2nd June 2025
approved the appointment of Shri T C Suseel Kumar as an Additional Director (Non-Executive
Independent) for a period of five consecutive years, not liable to retire by rotation and
the same was approved by the shareholders in the 36th Annual General Meeting of
the Company held on 29th August, 2025.
Shri Ratnakar Patnaik (DIN: 10283908)
The Company received nomination from LIC of India for appointment of
Shri Ratnakar Patnaik on the Board of the Company. The Nomination and Remuneration
Committee undertook process of due diligence, and considering the candidature to be
suitable and eligible based on evaluation, qualification, expertise, track record,
integrity and 'fit and proper' criteria recommended the appointment of Shri Ratnakar
Patnaik and based on which the Board through resolution by circulation dated 13th
June, 2025 approved the appointment of Shri Ratnakar Patnaik as Additional Non-Executive
Director, liable to retire by rotation and the same was approved by the shareholders in
the 36th Annual General Meeting of the Company held on 29th August,
2025. The appointment was accorded post facto approval by the Reserve Bank of India.
Shri R Doraiswamy (DIN: 1035884)
On the cessation of Shri Siddhartha Mohanty (DIN: 08058830) from the
Chairmanship of the Board of the Company, the Nomination and Remuneration Committee in
terms of Fit and Proper' criteria adopted by the Board, after having undertaken
process of due diligence, and after considering Shri R Doraiswamy (DIN: 1035884) suitable
and eligible based on evaluation, qualification, expertise, track record, integrity and
fit and proper' criteria, had recommended his appointment to the Board and the Board
appointed him as Chairman, Non-Executive Director in the capacity of Nominee Director of
the Company with effect from 16th October, 2025. The Reserve Bank of India
subsequently accorded its approval to his appointment as Chairman of the Company.
Subsequent to being appointed as an Additional Director under Articles 143 of the Articles
of Association of the Company pursuant to the provisions of Section 152, 161 and other
applicable provisions, if any, of the Companies Act, 2013 and the Rules made thereunder,
SEBI Listing Regulations, Master Direction - the Reserve Bank of India (Housing Finance
Companies) Directions, 2025 and Circulars issued thereunder from time to time - including
any amendment, modification, variation or re-enactment thereof, for the time being in
force and in terms of Articles 141, 143 of the Articles of Association of the Company, the
appointment of Shri R Doraiswamy as the Chairman and Director, was approved by the
shareholders vide Postal Ballot concluded on Thursday, 8th January, 2026 (being
the last day to vote).
Reappointment of Independent Director for Second Term
(a) Smt Jagennath Jayanthi (DIN: 09053493)
Smt Jagennath Jayanthi being eligible for reappointment for second term
of five consecutive years, was reappointed as the Director (Independent Category) by the
Board with effect from 5th February, 2026 for second term of five consecutive
years up to 4th February, 2031 and her reappointment as the Independent
Director was approved by the members vide Postal Ballot concluded on Friday, 13th
March, 2026 (being the last day of Voting).
Cessations:
1. Shri Jagganath Mukkavali (DIN: 10090437)
Shri Jagganath Mukkavali ceased to be the Non-Executive Director with
effect from 30th May, 2025 on account of his superannuation from the services
of LIC of India.
2. Shri Siddharth Mohanty (DIN: 08058830)
Shri Siddharth Mohanty ceased to be the Non-Executive Director and
Chairman on the Board of the Company with effect from 7th June, 2025 on account
of his superannuation from the services of LIC of India.
3. Shri V K Kukreja (DIN: 01185834)
Shri V K Kukreja ceased to act as the Non-Executive Independent
Director of the Company with effect from 30th June, 2025 due to completion of
his second term of consecutive five years as an Independent Director.
4. Shri Ameet N. Patel (DIN: 00726197)
Shri Ameet N. Patel ceased to act as the Non-Executive Independent
Director of the Company with effect from 18th August, 2025 due to completion of
his second term of consecutive five years as an Independent Director.
Director retiring by rotation:
Shri Koteswara Rao Pottimutyala (DIN: 06389741) who has been longest in
office would be retiring by rotation at the ensuing Annual General Meeting and is eligible
for re-appointment.
Appointments / Resignation of the Key Managerial
Personnel:
Shri Tribhuwan Adhikari, Managing Director & CEO, Mr. Lokesh
Mundhra, Chief Financial Officer and Ms. Varsha Hardasani, Company Secretary &
Compliance Officer, are the Key Managerial Personnel (KMP) as per the provisions of the
Companies Act, 2013.
The following changes took place in the positions of the KMPs:
Cessation of Shri Sudipto Sil as Chief Financial
Officer
Shri Sudipto Sil ceased to be the Chief Financial Officer of the
Company with effect from 17th April 2025 on account of his transfer and
redesignation as the Senior Deputy Regional Manager, Marketing at the Western Regional
Office of the Company. He currently serves as General Manager (Project Finance-Marketing)
at the Corporate Office.
Appointment of Shri Lokesh Mundhra
Shri Lokesh Mundhra was appointed as the Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
of the Company with the approval of the Board of Directors in their Board Meeting held on
17th April 2025.
Committees of the Board:
The Company has various Committees which have been constituted as a
part of the best corporate governance practices and in compliance with the requirements of
the relevant provisions of applicable laws and statutes.
The Company has the following Committees of the Board:
I) Audit Committee
II) Stakeholders Relationship Committee
III) Nomination and Remuneration Committee
IV) CSR Committee
V) Risk Management Committee
VI) Executive Committee
VII) Debenture Allotment Committee
VIII) Strategic Investment Committee
IX) IT Strategy Committee
X) Preferential Allotment Committee***
XI) Investment Committee**
XII) Committee for approval of issuance of Duplicate Share
Certificate(s)*
XIII) ESG Committee
XIV) Fraud Monitoring Committee
XV) Settlement Committee
***Note: The Preferential Allotment Committee is an event based
Committee which had been constituted for the limited purpose of allotment of the Equity
Shares on private placement basis to the promoters on 8th September, 2021.
**Note: The Investment Committee is an event based Committee which has
been constituted to meet only in case any investment proposals needs to be considered.
*Note: Committee for approval of issuance of Duplicate Share
Certificate(s) has only been constituted to sign and approve the request for issuance of
Duplicate Share Certificate(s). The approval takes place through circulation of the
relevant documents to the signing authorities based on their availability. No physical
meeting of the said Committee is generally held.
Composition of Audit Committee is as follows:
| Shri Kashi Prasad Khandelwal |
Chairman |
Non-Executive - Independent Director |
| Shri V K Kukreja* |
Member |
Non-Executive - Independent Director |
| Smt Jagennath Jayanti |
Member |
Non-Executive - Independent Director |
| Shri Anil Kaul |
Member |
Non-Executive - Independent Director |
| Shri Masil Jeya Mohan* |
Member |
Non-Executive - Independent Director |
$ Shri V K Kukreja ceased to act as an Independent Director of the
Company, due to completion of his 2nd consecutive term of 5 years each on the
close of business hours of 29th June, 2025.
*Shri Masil Jeya Mohan has been appointed as an Independent Director of
the Company, for a term of 5 years w.e.f. 2nd June, 2025
There is no instance, during the financial year, when the
recommendations of Audit Committee have not been accepted by the Board.
The details with respect to the compositions, powers, roles, terms of
reference etc. of relevant committees are given in detail in the Report on Corporate
Governance which forms part of this Report.
Subsidiaries and group companies
As on 31st March, 2026, the Company has four Subsidiaries
namely, LICHFL Care Homes Limited, LICHFL Asset Management Company Limited, LICHFL Trustee
Company Private Limited and LICHFL Financial Services Limited. The Consolidated financial
statements incorporating the results of all the subsidiaries of the Company for the year
ended 31st March, 2026, are attached along with the statement pursuant to
Section 129 of the Companies Act, 2013, with respect to the said subsidiaries. Brief write
up including performance and financial position of each of the subsidiaries are provided
as under:
1. LICHFL Care Homes Limited
LICHFL Care Homes Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of LIC Housing
Finance Limited, was incorporated on 11th September, 2001. The basic purpose of
incorporating the Company was to establish and operate assisted living community
centres' for the senior citizens.
During the FY 2025-26, the Company reported Losses before Tax of ' 6.04
Crore and Losses after Tax stood at ' 6.04 Crore.
The Company has successfully completed a project at Bangalore in two
Phases and Jeevan Anand Project at Bhubaneswar.
2. LICHFL Asset Management Company Limited
The Company was incorporated on 14th February 2008. The
Company is in the business of managing, advising, administering Private Equity Funds
including Venture Capital Fund (VCF) and Alternate Investment Fund (AIF).
LICHFL Urban Development Fund have total of 9 portfolio investments of
' 461.30 Crore Against total of 9 portfolio investments of ' 461.30 Crore, portfolio level
IRR of 17.04%; achieved on basis of cash received of ' 689.81 Crore from 7 complete exits
and 1 partial exit. This excludes amounts to be received from 2 subsisting portfolio
companies. The Fund expects to generate overall Portfolio level return of 17.78% IRR after
exit from the balance two portfolio companies.
This Fund has Corpus of ' 765 Crore out of which Fund has made
cumulative drawdown call and received ' 764.23 Crore The Fund has Invested ' 697.26 Crore
across 7 portfolio companies (10 projects) out of which Fund has exited 3 portfolio
companies (6 projects). As on March 31, 2026, Fund has received ' 595.49 Crore from return
from Portfolio Companies and Mutual Funds (including ' 38.11 Crore as management fees and
' 2.10 Crore as other fee income). Distributed ' 557.10 Crore to the investors. On basis
of investments made, distribution received and valuation, the Fund is poised to achieve a
Portfolio level IRR of 20.23%.
The Company has also launched another fund which was registered with
SEBI-LICHFL Real Estate Debt Opportunities Fund - I on 30th March 2021 under
AIF Category II of SEBI Alternate Investment Fund Regulations 2012 (AIF). The Fund is
having a target corpus of ' 3,000
Crore (Base corpus of '2,000 Crore plus '1,000 Crore as green shoe
option). The Fund is envisaged to be raised from both Domestic and Overseas Investors. The
focus sector of the Fund is Housing. The Fund has received commitment of 300 Crore from
LIC of India, 450 Crore from LIC Housing Finance Limited, 65 Crore from Indian Bank and
IDBI Bank.
During the FY 2025-26, the Company earned a Profit before Tax (PBT) of
'15.21 Crores and Profit after Tax (PAT) stood at '10.57 Crores. The Company has
recommended dividend @ 50% for FY 2025-26 on It's paid-up share capital.
3. LICHFL Trustee Company Private Limited
The Company was incorporated on 5th March, 2008. The Company
is undertaking the business of trusteeship services for Venture Capital Funds (VCFs) and
Alternative Investment Funds (AIFs).
The Company was appointed as Trustee in 2010 for LICHFL Fund and
further appointed LICHFL Asset Management Company Limited (LICHFL AMC) as Investment
Manager for the Fund. In 2010 the Company had registered LICHFL Fund with SEBI as Venture
Capital Fund (VCF) under the SEBI (Venture Capital Funds) Regulations, 1996. LICHFL Urban
Development Fund achieved its financial closure with '529.35 Crore on 30th
March, 2013.
The Company was appointed as Trustee in 2017 for LICHFL Housing &
Infrastructure Trust (LHIT) and further appointed LICHFL AMC Ltd. as Investment Manager
for LICHFL Housing and Infrastructure Fund (LHIF). The Company had received registration
for LHIF on October 2017 from SEBI under Alternative Investment Fund Regulations, 2012 as
Category-I Infrastructure. LICHFL AMC launched LICHFL Housing & Infrastructure Fund
(LHIF) in October 2017 and achieved initial closing on March 31, 2018. The Fund announced
its final closing on March 31, 2021.
The Company was appointed as Trustee on 30th March 2021 for
a New Fund registered with SEBI-LICHFL Real Estate Debt Opportunities Fund - I on 30th
March 2021 and appointed LICHFL AMC Ltd. as Investment Manager for the Fund.
During the FY 2025-26, the Company earned a Profit before Tax (PBT) of
'0.37 Crores and Profit after Tax (PAT) stood at '0.31 Crores.
4. LICHFL Financial Services Limited
LICHFL Financial Services Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of LIC
Housing Finance Limited, was incorporated on 31st October, 2007, for marketing
of housing loan, insurance products (Life and General Insurance), mutual funds, fixed
deposits, credit cards. It became operational in March, 2008 and at present has 48 offices
spread across the country.
The vision of the Company is SARVESHAM POORNAM BHAVATU - to
provide complete financial solutions to secure not only the present but also the
future of the customer and his family. In this endeavour, the marketing officials assist
at every step - right from financial planning to manage every aspect of investment, both
for the short & long term.
At present, the Company distributes Life Insurance products of LIC of
India, Home Loans & Fixed Deposits of LIC Housing Finance Limited, Mutual Funds of
various fund houses, General Insurance products of United India Insurance Company Limited,
Tata AIG General Insurance Company Limited and HDFC ERGO General Insurance Company Ltd.,
Health Insurance products of Aditya Birla Health Insurance Co. Ltd. and Star Health and
Allied Insurance Co. Ltd., Credit Cards of LIC Cards Services Limited and Point of
Presence for National Pension System (NPS). More business verticals will be added
depending on market opportunities and customer needs.
The Company has earned a Profit before Tax (PBT) of '26.46 Crores and
Profit after Tax (PAT) stood at ' 18.17 Crores for the FY 2025-26 and recommended dividend
@ 30% for FY 2025-26 on paid up share capital of ' 9.50 Crores.
The Company is striving to improve its Performance across all Business
verticals in the coming years.
Name/s of Company/ies which have ceased / become
subsidiary/joint venture/associate: None
As on 31st March, 2026, the Company has two associate
companies namely LIC Mutual Fund Asset Management Company Limited and LIC Mutual Fund
Trustee Company Private Limited.
The Company does not have any material Subsidiary within the meaning of
the term under Regulation 24 of the SEBI (LODR)Regulations.
The Annual Report which consists of the financial statements of the
Company on standalone as well as consolidated financial statements of the group for the
year ended March 31, 2026, has been sent to all the members of the Company. It does not
contain Annual Reports of Company's subsidiaries. The Company will provide Annual Report
of all subsidiaries upon receipt of request by any member of the Company. These Annual
Reports are also available on Company's website viz www.lichousing.com.
No significant and material orders were passed by the regulators or
courts or tribunals impacting the going concern status as also the operations of the
Subsidiary Companies in future.
1. LIC Mutual Fund Asset Management Company Limited (LICMFAMC)
LIC Mutual Fund was incorporated on 20th April 1994. LIC
Housing Finance Limited holds 30.33 % equity in this entity. Being an associate company of
India's
premier and most trusted brand, LIC Mutual Fund is one of the
well-known players in the asset management sphere. With a systematic investment discipline
coupled with a high standard of financial ethics and corporate governance, LIC Mutual Fund
is emerging as a preferred Investment Manager amongst the investor fraternity.
LIC Mutual Fund endeavours to create value for its investors by
adopting innovative and robust investment strategies, catering to all segments of
investors. LIC Mutual Fund believes in providing delight to its customers and partners by
way of superior investment experience and unparalleled service thereby truly bring them
Khushiyaan, Zindagi Ki.
During the FY 2025-26, the Company earned a Profit before Tax (PBT) of
' 10.53 Crores and Profit after Tax (PAT) stood at ' 10.53 Crores.
2. LIC Mutual Fund Trustee Company Private Limited
LIC Mutual Fund Trustee Private Limited (Trustee Company) is the
Trustee to the Mutual Fund, LICMFAMC. LIC Housing Finance Limited holds 35.30 % equity in
this entity. LIC of India is the Sponsor of the Mutual Fund. The AMC either directly or
through third party service providers engaged by the AMC (Service Providers) such as the
Registrar and Transfer agents collects, receives, possesses, stores, deals or handles
information received from investors/client/customers whether existing or prospective.
The Company has earned a Profit before Tax (PBT) of ' 31.19 lakhs and
Profit after Tax (PAT) stood at ' 24.02 lakhs for the FY 2025-26.
Financial details of subsidiaries
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 129(3) of the Companies Act, 2013
(the Act'), a statement containing salient features of the financial statements of
subsidiaries, joint venture and associate companies in Form AOC-1 is attached as Annexure
6. The separate financial statements of the subsidiaries are available on the website of
the Company and can be accessed at https://www.lichousing.com/subsidiary-financials
Internal Financial Control Systems and their
Adequacy:
The Company has implemented a comprehensive internal financial control
framework that is commensurate with the nature, scale, and complexity of its operations.
These controls are considered adequate and have been operating effectively throughout the
period.
The Board of Directors confirms that the Company has established a
robust internal control framework commensurate with the scale and complexity of its
operations. Detailed Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Risk Control Matrices have
been implemented to provide reasonable assurance over the accuracy and reliability of
financial reporting, as well as compliance with applicable statutory and regulatory
requirements. These controls are continuously monitored and periodically reviewed to
ensure
their ongoing adequacy, effectiveness, and alignment with evolving
business needs.
To further strengthen its internal control framework, the Company
periodically engages independent external experts to perform objective evaluations of its
control systems. The recommendations and best practices arising from these assessments are
thoroughly reviewed by the Management and the Audit Committee, and are systematically
implemented to support continuous improvement and enhance operational effectiveness.
A detailed note on Internal Financial Controls is provided as Annexure
1 to this report.
Vigil Mechanism / Whistle Blower Policy:
The Company has established a comprehensive Whistle Blower Policy that
provides employees and other stakeholders with a formal channel to report concerns
pertaining to matters covered under the policy. The policy promotes the reporting of
genuine concerns and grievances while ensuring adequate protection against any form of
retaliation or victimization of whistle blowers. Additionally, it provides direct access
to the Chairman of the Audit Committee, thereby strengthening transparency,
accountability, and the integrity of the reporting process.
The Whistle Blower Policy, forming an integral part of the Company's
Vigil Mechanism, is reviewed periodically on an annual basis or in line with applicable
regulatory changes, as required. During the year, the Board reviewed and approved certain
amendments to the policy. The revised policy aims to further enhance the existing
framework by promoting a secure and transparent environment that encourages individuals to
report concerns in confidence, while ensuring adequate safeguards against victimisation.
During the period under review no concerns or grievances were reported
under Vigil Mechanism/ Whistle Blower Policy.
Employee stock option:
The company does not have any Employee stock option scheme. Employee
Remuneration:
Disclosure pertaining to remuneration and other details as required
under Section 197(12) of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Rule 5(1) of the Companies
(Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014 are given below:
a. The ratio of the remuneration of each director to the median
remuneration of the employees of the Company for the financial year:
| Non-Executive Directors (including
Independent Directors)* |
% increase in remuneration in the financial
year |
| Nil |
N.A. |
*Remuneration is not paid to Non-Executive Directors (including
Independent Directors) other than by way of sitting fees for attending
meetings of the Board and Committees of the Board.
| Executive Director MD & CEO |
Ratio to median remuneration |
| Shri Tribhuwan Adhikari |
5:1 |
b. The percentage increase in remuneration of each director, Chief
Executive Officer, Chief Financial Officer, Company Secretary in the financial year:
| Non-Executive Directors (including
Independent Directors)* |
% increase in remuneration in the financial
year |
| Nil |
N.A. |
*No remuneration is paid to Non-Executive Directors (including
Independent Directors) other than sitting fees for attending meetings of the Board and
Committees of the Board.
| KMP |
% increase in remuneration in the financial
year |
| Managing Director & CEO* |
7.60% |
| Chief Financial Officer** |
-2.71% |
| Company Secretary** |
-15.70% |
*Remuneration paid to Managing Director & CEO includes the salary
for F.Y. 2025-26 and PLLI for FY 2024-25.
**The remuneration of the Chief Financial Officer and the Company
Secretary comprises salary for FY 2025-26 and Performance Linked Incentive (PLLI)
pertaining to FY 2024-25. The decrease in remuneration of the Chief Financial Officer and
the Company Secretary during FY 2025-26 is primarily attributable to the one-time payment
of wage revision arrears (effective from August 2022), which was paid during FY 2024-25
and consequently formed part of the remuneration for that year.
c. The percentage increase in the median remuneration of employees in
the financial year:
-6.92%*
*The decline in the median remuneration of employees in FY 2025-26 as
compared to FY 2024-25 was on account of one-time payment of wage revision arrears
(effective from August 2022), which was paid during FY 2024-25.
d. The number of permanent employees on the rolls of the Company:
2399
e. Average percentile increase already made in the salaries of
employees other than managerial personnel in the financial year and its comparison with
the percentile increase in the managerial remuneration and justification thereof and point
out if there are any exceptional circumstances for increase in the managerial
remuneration:
Increase in managerial remuneration for the year was 8.12%. The average
annual increase in the salaries of the employees other than managerial personnel during
the year was 19.35%.
f. Affirmation that remuneration is as per the Remuneration Policy of
the Company:
The Company affirms that the remuneration payable is as per the
Remuneration Policy of the Company.
During the year the Company has not engaged any employee drawing
remuneration exceeding the limit specified under Section 197(12) read with Rule 5(2) of
the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014.
In terms of Section 136(1) of the Companies Act, 2013 read with the
Rule 5(2) of the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules,
2014, the Board's Report is being sent to all the shareholders of the Company excluding
the annexure containing names of the top ten employees in terms of remuneration drawn. Any
shareholder interested in obtaining a copy of the said annexure may write to the Company
at: The Company Secretary, LIC Housing Finance Limited, Registered Office, 131 Maker
Towers, F' Premises, 13th Floor, Cuffe Parade, Mumbai - 400 005.
Compliance under the Sexual Harassment of Women at
Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013:
Pursuant to the amendments introduced under the Companies (Accounts)
Second Amendment Rules, 2025 vide MCA Circular dated May 30, 2025, and in compliance with
the provisions of the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and
Redressal) Act, 2013, the Company has adopted a comprehensive Policy on Prevention,
Prohibition and Redressal of Sexual Harassment at the Workplace and has established a
robust mechanism for addressing and resolving complaints reported thereunder. Further, the
Company has constituted Internal Committees at its 10 Regional Offices as well as at the
Corporate Office. These Committees comprise both internal and external members possessing
adequate experience and expertise in the relevant field.
The Committee comprises of minimum 4 members of which 3 are internal
members (2 female and 1 male) and 1 external member.
The Company is committed to fostering and maintaining a safe, healthy,
and inclusive work environment for all employees, free from any form of discrimination. To
reinforce this commitment, the Company regularly conducts awareness initiatives, training
sessions, and workshops aimed at sensitizing employees on the prevention of sexual
harassment in the workplace.
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 22 of the Sexual Harassment of
Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013, the complaints
received thereunder and the details relating thereto are as follows:
(a) Number of complaints received in the year: Nil
(b) Number of complaints disposed of during the year: One
(c) Number of cases pending more than ninety days: Nil
(d) Number of workshops or awareness programme against sexual
harassment carried out: 11
(e) Nature of action taken by the employer or district officer: Nil
It may be noted that the Company has Zero tolerance towards any action
on the part of any executive / staff which may fall under the ambit of Sexual
Harassment' at workplace and is fully committed to uphold and maintain the dignity of
every woman working in the Company.
Compliance under the Maternity Benefit Act, 1961:
Pursuant to the amendment introduced under the Companies (Accounts)
Second Amendment Rules, 2025 vide MCA Circular dated May 30, 2025, the Company hereby
confirms its compliance with the applicable provisions of the Maternity Benefit Act, 1961.
All eligible women employees have been provided benefits in accordance with the
requirements prescribed under the Act. The Company remains committed to fostering a
supportive, equitable, and gender-inclusive work environment, with continued emphasis on
the welfare and well-being of working mothers.
Significant and Material Orders Passed by Regulators/ Exchanges
During the year, no significant or material orders were passed by the
regulators or courts or tribunals that would impact the going concern status or operations
of the Company in future.
Human resources
High-performing and productive employees play a crucial role in the
Company's overall success. The organization strives to align its HR practices with
business objectives, enhance workforce productivity by strengthening employees'
knowledge and skills, and create a supportive work environment that fosters a sense of
ownership. HR processes were reviewed during the year to identify opportunities for
further improvement.
The Company recognizes and values the dedication and contributions of
its employees toward its performance over the year. It undertook recruitment for multiple
roles and promoted employees to assume greater responsibilities. In addition to fixed
compensation, benefits, and perquisites, the Company offers performance-based incentives
to reward employees who achieve specified targets and demonstrate exceptional performance.
As part of its commitment to nurturing and retaining top talent, the Company organized and
sponsored various training programs, seminars, and conferences aimed at enhancing skills
and knowledge across different operational areas. Furthermore, a Talent Management Program
was introduced to identify and develop a pipeline of future leaders capable of taking on
strategic roles within the organization.
Cyber Security
The Company has established a Board-approved Cyber Security Policy that
defines the overarching framework for cyber risk management and resilience, in alignment
with
applicable regulatory guidelines issued by the Reserve Bank of India
(RBI). The policy is supported by detailed internal standards, procedures, and control
frameworks designed to ensure consistent implementation and governance across the
organization.
The Company has adopted a risk-based approach to cyber security and has
implemented industry-aligned technologies and controls to support its digital initiatives.
These controls are integrated with well-defined processes to safeguard the
confidentiality, integrity, and availability of information assets, and to protect the
Company's network, endpoints, and data from unauthorized access and cyber threats.
A multi-layered security architecture has been deployed, incorporating
preventive, detective, and responsive controls. This includes the use of advanced threat
intelligence platforms to enable proactive identification, monitoring, and mitigation of
both internal and external threats. The Company has further implemented security solutions
such as next-generation firewalls, endpoint detection and response (EDR), security
monitoring systems, and deception technologies, which collectively enhance its cyber
defence capabilities.
The Company has also established continuous monitoring, incident
response, and vulnerability management practices to ensure timely detection and mitigation
of cyber risks. Regular security assessments, including vulnerability assessments and
penetration testing, are conducted to evaluate the effectiveness of controls and to
address emerging threats. Cyber resilience is integrated with the Company's Business
Continuity and Disaster Recovery frameworks to ensure operational continuity in the event
of cyber incidents.
To strengthen the human element of cyber security, the Company conducts
periodic cyber security awareness programs for employees and stakeholders. In addition,
the technology and information security teams undergo ongoing training and
capability-building initiatives to stay abreast of evolving threat landscapes, regulatory
expectations, and industry best practices.
Details of Application made or any Proceedings pending under the
Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 (31 Of 2016) during the year along with their status
as at the end of the Financial Year
There is no application made or pending against the Company under the
Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 (31 of 2016).
Awards and Recognitions:
During the financial year 2025-26, the Company was honoured with the
following awards in recognition of its excellence and significant contribution to the
housing finance sector:
1. NHB Excellence Awards-1st Edition - Best Housing Finance
Company.
2. Radio City Business Titans Awards - Excellence in Outstanding
Contribution to Housing Finance Sector.
3. Mirchi Business Class - Bali 2026 - Excellence In Housing Finance.
These recognitions reflect the Company's unwavering commitment to
operational excellence, customer-centricity and its continued contribution to the growth
of the housing finance sector.
CSR and ESG Awards
1. FICCI CSR Summit & Awards 2025 - Special Jury Commendation Award
in the Women Empowerment category.
2. Pritvi Awards 2025 by the ESG Research Foundation -
Excellence in ESG & Sustainability Initiatives.
3. India CSR Awards 2025 - Excellence in Waste Management Initiative.
4. 8th ICC Social Impact Awards 2026 - Runner-up in the
Gender Equality and Empowerment category.
These recognitions reflect the Company's unwavering commitment to
business excellence, customer-centricity, sustainable development and responsible
corporate citizenship, while reaffirming its continued contribution to the housing finance
sector and the communities it serves.
Acknowledgments
The Board of Directors places on record its sincere appreciation for
the valuable guidance, support, and cooperation extended by the Life Insurance Corporation
of India, the National Housing Bank, the Reserve Bank of India, and the Company's
banking partners. The Board also conveys its heartfelt gratitude to the Company's
customers, lenders, investors, and members for their continued trust, confidence, and
patronage. Further, the Board acknowledges and highly appreciates the commitment,
dedication, and invaluable contributions of the employees, whose efforts have played a
significant role in the Company's sustained growth and success.
|
For and on behalf of the Board |
|
Shri R Doraiswamy |
| Date: 6th July, 2026 |
Chairman |
| Place: Mumbai |
DIN: 10358884 |