COMPANY’S PHILOSOPHY:

Manappuram Finance Limited is committed to practice good Corporate Governance standards contained in the RBI instructions on Corporate Governance and SEBI (LODR) Regulations, 2015 . The prime objective is optimization of Shareholder Value by ensuring effective and cordial relationship with Stakeholders and protecting their interests. The Company believes that its business plans and strategy should be consistent with the above objective and thereby leading to sustained corporate growth and long-term benefit to all. The Principles of Corporate Governance Standards of the Company places strong emphasis on transparency, accountability and integrity. The Company follows these principles in all its business decisions and dealings.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS:

The Board of Manappuram comprises 9 Directors drawn from various fields having considerable expertise in their respective areas. The Board fulfills the requirements laid
down in Regulation 17 of SEBI (Listing Obligation and Disclosure Requirements) Regulation, 2015 with respect to its composition and functioning. There are 7 Non-Executive Directors. A list of Directors indicating their status is given in the table below:

COMMITTEES OF THE BOARD: 

• Audit Committee: The Company has constituted a qualified and independent Audit Committee as required under Section 177(1) of the Companies Act, 2013 as also in fulfilment of the requirements of in Regulation 18 of SEBI (Listing Obligation and Disclosure Requirements) Regulation, 2015 and RBI instructions. Audit committee functions under the Chairmanship of Ms. Rosemary Sebastian, Independent Director. There are Three other Independent Directors and one Executive Director in the Audit Committee, who possess sound knowledge of accounts, finance, audit and legal matters. The Company Secretary acts as the Secretary of the Audit Committee.

The constitution of the Audit Committee of the Company is as under:

• Nomination, Compensation and Corporate Governance Committee: The Company has constituted a Nomination Committee meeting the requirement of Section 178(1) of the Companies Act,2013 and in Regulation 19 of SEBI (Listing Obligation and Disclosure Requirements) Regulation, 2015 namely, Nomination, Compensation and Corporate Governance Committee.

Composition of Committee:

• Risk Management Committee : An independent Risk Management Committee consisting mainly Non-Executive Directors has been constituted for the Company. The Committee is involved in the process of identification, measurement, monitoring and mitigation of the various risks faced by the Company. The Committee meets periodically and reports to the top Management and Board.

Composition of Committee:

• Asset- Liability Management Committee (ALCO): Asset- Liability Management will be overseen by ALCO. Reserve Bank of India has stipulated templates for reporting Structural liquidity (DNBS-4B). Dynamic Liquidity (DNBS 4A) and Interest Rate Sensitivity DNBS-4B). They have also provided indicative formats for compiling the figures. ALCO will use the indicative formats for compiling the figures and the Reports on DNBS 4B, and DNBS 4A for reviewing the liquidity and interest rate risk. The Member-Secretary will arrange for convening the meetings of ALCO once a month or as and when needed depending upon the necessity.

Composition of Committee:

• Mr Harshan Kollara Director - on Invitation

• CTO/Head IT - On Invitation

• Chief Economist-On Invitation

• Corporate Social Responsibility Committee (CSR Committee) : The Company has constituted Corporate Social Responsibility Committee (CSR Committee) which have substantial roles and responsibilities in respect of projects to be recommended to the board and also for the monitoring of the CSR projects, reporting. Corporate Social Responsibility Policy (CSR Policy) indicating the activities to be undertaken by the Company, which has been approved by the Board.

Composition of Committee:

• Debenture Committee : The Debenture Committee has been constituted by the Board of Directors for public Issuance of debentures of the company.

Composition of Committee:

• Stakeholders Relationship and Securities Transfer Committee : The company has constituted a Stakeholders Relationship and Securities Transfer Committee under the chairmanship of Mr. Harshan Kollara, an Independent Director, to approve /authenticate security transfer requisitions submitted by the RTA in respect of listed securities and the transfer requisitions submitted to the Company, in respect of unlisted securities and also to monitor the investor complaints/grievances, ensure quick redressal of investor complaints associated with transfer/ transmission / dematerialisation of shares, non receipt of Balance Sheet, Dividend warrants etc.

Composition of Committee:

• Financial Resource Management Committee: The Financial Resource Management Committee has constituted by the Board of Directors to facilitate the day to day management of the company.

Composition of Committee:

The committee’s function is to oversee and deal with the following operational matters from time to time
Connected Lending: In order to obviate conflict of interest in the lending operations of the Company, there is virtual prohibition of grant of any loan or advance or non fund based facility to any of the Directors, their relatives, the concerns in which they are interest as Directors, partners, managers, employees or guarantors or the entities in which they hold substantial interest. A quarterly statement in this regard is being regularly submitted to RBI in the prescribed format.

• IT Strategy Committee : IT Strategy Committee has constituted by the Board of Directors to ensure proper IT Governance in the Company.

Composition of Committee:

      • Customer Service and Protection Committee: The Customer Service and Protection Committee is a Board-level body that ensures high standards of customer service and compliance with RBI guidelines. It approves service-related policies, oversees complaint resolution, and reviews customer feedback to drive improvements. The committee also monitors regulatory implementation and fosters a customer-centric culture across the organization.

  Composition of Committee:

      • Review Committee for Reviewing Wilful Defaulters as per RBI Direction on Treatment of Wilful Defaulters and Large Defaulters: The Review Committee is a Board-level committee constituted under RBI’s Directions to review proposals of the Identification Committee on wilful and large defaulters. It ensures fair and consistent application of policies, oversees issuance of notices, and monitors re-examination of accounts. The committee also sets criteria for publishing defaulter information and verifies end-use of funds.

   Composition of Committee:

Appointment letter of Independent Non-Executive Directors