LIC Housing Finance Shareholders Approve Appointment of New Chairman Through Postal Ballot
LIC Housing Finance Limited completed its postal ballot process on January 9, 2026, for appointing Shri Doraiswamy Ramachandran as Non-Executive Director and Chairman. The resolution received 85.26% votes in favour out of 459,120,634 votes polled, representing 83.47% shareholder participation. The e-voting process ran from December 10, 2025, to January 8, 2026, with Mr. Bhargav Pattani serving as scrutinizer.

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LIC Housing Finance Limited has successfully completed its postal ballot process for the appointment of Shri Doraiswamy Ramachandran as Non-Executive Director and Chairman. The company announced the results on January 9, 2026, following the conclusion of the voting period on January 8, 2026.
Postal Ballot Results Overview
The postal ballot received strong shareholder support, with the resolution passing by a significant majority. The voting process was conducted entirely through electronic means, ensuring transparency and efficiency in the corporate governance process.
| Voting Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Voting Period | December 10, 2025 (9:00 AM) to January 8, 2026 (5:00 PM) |
| Record Date | December 5, 2025 |
| Total Shareholders | 362,564 |
| Total Shares | 550,063,000 |
| Votes Polled | 459,120,634 (83.47% participation) |
Detailed Voting Results
The resolution for appointing Shri Doraiswamy Ramachandran (DIN: 10358884) as Non-Executive LIC Nominee Director and Chairman received overwhelming approval from shareholders across different categories.
| Vote Type | Number of Votes | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Votes in Favour | 391,441,056 | 85.26% |
| Votes Against | 67,679,578 | 14.74% |
| Total Votes | 459,120,634 | 100.00% |
Category-wise Voting Pattern
The voting pattern showed varying levels of support across different shareholder categories:
Promoter and Promoter Group:
- Total shares: 248,842,495
- Votes polled: 248,842,495 (100.00% participation)
- Support: 100.00% in favour
Public Institutions:
- Total shares: 232,549,890
- Votes polled: 210,113,399 (90.35% participation)
- Support: 67.79% in favour, 32.21% against
Public Non-Institutions:
- Total shares: 68,670,615
- Votes polled: 164,740 (0.24% participation)
- Support: 96.20% in favour, 3.80% against
Scrutinizer and Process Details
The postal ballot was conducted under the supervision of Mr. Bhargav Pattani, Partner of BPP & Co., Company Secretaries, Pune, who served as the appointed scrutinizer. The e-voting process was facilitated by MUFG Intime India Private Limited, ensuring a secure and transparent voting mechanism.
Key process highlights included:
- Advertisement published in multiple newspapers on December 10, 2025
- E-voting facility extended to shareholders through CDSL and NSDL
- Votes unblocked on January 8, 2026, witnessed by independent witnesses
- No invalid votes recorded during the process
Corporate Governance Compliance
The postal ballot was conducted in compliance with Section 108 & 110 of the Companies Act, 2013, and Rule 20 & 22 of the Companies (Management and Administration) Rules, 2014. The process also adhered to Regulation 44 of SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, ensuring full regulatory compliance.
The successful completion of this postal ballot enables Shri Doraiswamy Ramachandran to assume his role as Non-Executive Director and Chairman of LIC Housing Finance Limited, marking an important milestone in the company's leadership structure.
Historical Stock Returns for LIC Housing Finance
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| +0.41% | -1.48% | +0.98% | -12.77% | -9.43% | +19.39% |














































