Home First Finance Company India Limited held its 17th Annual General Meeting on June 24, 2026, through video conferencing. Shareholders approved a final dividend of ₹5.20 per equity share for FY26. The meeting also saw the re-appointment of Ms. Geeta Dutta Goel as a Non-Executive Independent Director for a second term of five years commencing from November 01, 2026. Conversely, the resolution for the re-appointment of Mr. Anuj Srivastava as a Non-Executive Independent Director was not passed, and he will vacate his office upon the completion of his current term on October 31, 2026.

Director and Auditor Appointments

The meeting approved the appointment of M/s. Batliboi & Purohit, Chartered Accountants, as Joint Statutory Auditors for a period of three consecutive years until the conclusion of the 20th AGM in 2029. This appointment follows regulatory guidelines as the company's asset size exceeds ₹15,000 crores. Mr. Divya Sehgal, Non-Executive Nominee Director, retired by rotation at the conclusion of the AGM on June 24, 2026, as he did not offer himself for re-appointment.

Voting Results

The scrutinizer's report confirmed that seven resolutions were passed with the requisite majority. Shareholders also sanctioned borrowing powers and the creation of charges on assets under Section 180 of the Companies Act, 2013. The total number of shareholders on the record date was 83,629.

Home First Finance Company India Ltd announced that Chief Financial Officer Nutan Gaba Patwari has resigned from her position to pursue the next phase of her professional journey. Her resignation is effective from the close of business hours on August 31, 2026, following which she will cease to be the Chief Financial Officer, Key Managerial Personnel, and Senior Management Personnel of the company. The transition marks the end of her tenure during which the company evolved from a private entity to a listed institution, with Assets Under Management growing from approximately ₹2,000 crore to approximately ₹16,000 crore.

The company disclosed that Ms. Patwari will continue to support home first finance company in a non-Key Managerial Personnel, non-operating, time-bound advisory capacity focused on investor relations and capital markets. All statutory responsibilities, financial reporting, disclosures, and management decisions will be owned by the current authorised management and Key Managerial Personnel effective from September 01, 2026. The resignation was intimated to the stock exchanges pursuant to Regulation 30 read with Para A, Part A of Schedule III of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015.

Ms. Patwari confirmed that her decision to step down is voluntary and that there are no material reasons other than those stated. The company placed on record its appreciation for her valuable contributions and services rendered during her tenure. The filing was signed by Shreyans Bachhawat, Company Secretary, Compliance Officer and Head - Legal.

Details of Resignation