LIC Housing Finance shareholders approve ₹55,000 crore NCD issuance
- Shareholders approved ₹55,000 crore NCD issuance with 99.94% support
- Final dividend of ₹10 per share declared for FY26
- P Koteswara Rao reappointed as director with 89.50% votes
- Promoter group voted 100% in favor of all resolutions
- Total shareholder participation rate stood at approximately 80.70%

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LIC Housing Finance shareholders approved a special resolution to authorize the Board for issuing redeemable non-convertible debentures worth up to ₹55,000 crore via private placement.
The approval came during the company’s 37th Annual General Meeting held on August 28, 2026. The meeting was conducted through video conference and other audio-visual means from its registered office in Mumbai.
Voting Results
The consolidated scrutinizer’s report, issued by M/s BPP & Company, confirmed that all resolutions passed with requisite majorities. The remote e-voting process remained open from August 25, 2026, at 9:00 am to August 27, 2026, at 5:00 pm.
Special Resolution
The special resolution regarding the ₹55,000 crore NCD issuance received overwhelming support. Out of 812 shareholders who voted, 788 voted in favor, representing 99.94% of the total votes cast. Only 24 shareholders voted against the proposal.
Ordinary Resolutions
Shareholders also passed ordinary resolutions to adopt the audited financial statements for FY26 and declare a final dividend of ₹10 per equity share for the financial year ended March 31, 2026.
| Resolution | Votes For | Votes Against | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adopt Financial Statements | 443,935,400 | 3,912 | 99.99% |
| Declare Final Dividend | 443,874,355 | 92,445 | 99.98% |
The Board sought reappointment of Shri P Koteswara Rao as a director, who retires by rotation and offered himself for re-election. This resolution saw slightly lower support compared to the financial statements, with 89.50% of votes in favor. Approximately 10.50% of shareholders voted against his reappointment, though it still passed with the requisite majority.
Shareholder Participation Breakdown
The new data provides a detailed breakdown of voting participation by shareholder category. The total number of shareholders on the record date was 351,015. Of these, only one promoter group member and 88 public shareholders attended the meeting via video conferencing.
Promoter and promoter group shareholders held 248,842,495 shares and voted in favor of all resolutions. Public institutions held 228,702,493 shares, while public non-institutions held 72,518,012 shares. The overall poll participation rate was approximately 80.70% across resolutions.
| Category | Shares Held | Votes Polled | Participation % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Promoter & Group | 248,842,495 | 248,842,495 | 100.00% |
| Public Institutions | 228,702,493 | ~194,950,000 | ~85.24% |
| Public Non-Institutions | 72,518,012 | ~147,000 | ~0.20% |
Meeting Proceedings
Shri R Doraiswamy, Chairman and Non-Executive Director, chaired the meeting. He apprised members about the economic environment, the company’s performance, and future outlook, with a specific focus on affordable housing initiatives and digitalization efforts.
Eight shareholders registered as speakers and raised queries regarding the annual financial statements and the Integrated Annual Report for FY24-25. The Chairperson addressed these concerns during the session.
Governance and Compliance
The Joint Statutory Auditors and Secretarial Auditors issued unqualified audit reports. The Chairman stated that these reports and the Notice of the AGM would be taken as read in compliance with the Companies Act, 2013 and applicable Secretarial Standards.
M/s BPP & Company served as the scrutinizer for the e-voting and poll process. Bhargav Prakashbhai Pattani, Proprietor of BPP & Co., submitted the consolidated report pursuant to Regulation 44 of SEBI Listing Regulations, 2015. No invalid votes were recorded across any resolution.
Historical Stock Returns for LIC Housing Finance
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -0.59% | -11.02% | -10.68% | -2.98% | -13.22% | +12.12% |
How will the ₹55,000 crore NCD issuance impact LIC Housing Finance's debt-to-equity ratio and overall credit rating in the near term?
What specific projects or strategic initiatives will the proceeds from this private placement primarily fund, particularly regarding the mentioned affordable housing and digitalization efforts?
Given the 10.5% dissent against Director P Koteswara Rao's reappointment, are there emerging governance concerns or shareholder activism trends that could influence future board decisions?


































