LIC Housing Finance Re-appoints Smt. Jagennath Jayanthi as Independent Director for Second Term
LIC Housing Finance Limited re-appointed Smt. Jagennath Jayanthi as Independent Director for a second five-year term from February 5, 2026 to February 4, 2031, following board approval on January 30, 2026. The appointment is subject to shareholder approval through postal ballot within three months. With over 35 years of insurance sector experience and active participation in multiple board committees since 2021, she continues to meet all regulatory criteria for independent directors.

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LIC Housing Finance Limited has announced the re-appointment of Smt. Jagennath Jayanthi as an Independent Director for a second term, demonstrating the company's commitment to maintaining experienced leadership on its board. The re-appointment was approved during the Board of Directors meeting held on January 30, 2026.
Re-appointment Details
The board has approved Smt. Jagennath Jayanthi's re-appointment for a second term following the completion of her initial tenure as an Independent Director on February 4, 2026. The new appointment will be effective from February 5, 2026, for a period of five consecutive years until February 4, 2031.
| Parameter: | Details |
|---|---|
| Director Name: | Smt. Jagennath Jayanthi |
| DIN: | 09053493 |
| Effective Date: | February 5, 2026 |
| Term Duration: | Five consecutive years |
| Term End Date: | February 4, 2031 |
| Retirement Liability: | Not liable to retire by rotation |
Regulatory Compliance and Approval Process
The re-appointment has been made pursuant to provisions of Section 149, 152, 161 and other applicable provisions of the Companies Act, 2013, along with Schedule IV to the Companies Act, 2013, and Securities and Exchange Board of India (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015. The decision was taken on the recommendation of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee.
The re-appointment is subject to post facto approval by shareholders through a special resolution to be passed via postal ballot in terms of Regulation 17 (1C) of the SEBI (LODR), 2015. The company must obtain this shareholder approval within three months of the board's decision.
Professional Background and Qualifications
Smt. Jagennath Jayanthi brings extensive experience to the board with over 35 years in the general insurance sector. She began her career in 1985 with The New India Assurance Company Limited as a Direct Recruit Officer and rose to the position of General Manager before superannuating in November 2020.
Key Career Highlights:
- Leadership Roles: Senior Divisional Manager, Chief Regional Manager (Large Corporate and Broker Office – Chennai), Deputy General Manager in charge of Chennai Regional Office
- Technical Expertise: General Manager at Head Office, Mumbai, overseeing Fire, Engineering, Motor and Crop Insurance (PMFBY) portfolios
- Operational Experience: Extensive exposure in handling large corporate accounts, broker management, underwriting, regional administration and technical operations
Board Contributions and Committee Participation
Since joining LIC Housing Finance Limited's board on February 5, 2021, Smt. Jayanthi has actively contributed to various board functions and committees. Her participation spans multiple critical areas of corporate governance:
- Audit Committee
- Nomination and Remuneration Committee
- Stakeholders' Relationship Committee
- Corporate Social Responsibility Committee
- Special Committee of the Board for Monitoring and Follow-up of cases of Frauds
Through her association with the company, she has gained significant experience in housing finance sector governance, regulatory compliance, risk management and oversight of financial institutions. She has qualified the Independent Directors' proficiency examination conducted by the Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs (IICA) and continues to meet the independence and fit and proper criteria prescribed under applicable laws and regulatory guidelines.
Compliance Confirmations
Smt. Jayanthi has provided requisite disclosures to the company and confirmed that she satisfies the Fit & Proper Criteria of National Housing Bank (NHB) regarding the appointment of directors. Additionally, pursuant to BSE Circular LIST/COMP/14/2018-19 dated June 20, 2018, she has confirmed that she is not debarred from holding the office of director by virtue of any SEBI order or any other authority.
Historical Stock Returns for LIC Housing Finance
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| +0.70% | +1.78% | -2.31% | -12.03% | -8.41% | +33.00% |


































