M&M Financial Services Executes Fourth Amendment to ESOS Trust Deed for New RSU Plan

2 min read     Updated on 10 Mar 2026, 08:19 PM
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Mahindra & Mahindra Financial Services Limited executed a fourth amendment to its ESOS Trust deed on March 10, 2026, incorporating the new 'MMFSL Subsidiaries Restricted Stock Units Plan 2026' alongside the existing MMFSL RSU Plan 2023. The company updated its trustee composition with several resignations and new appointments, including Ms. Ketaki Suklikar and Mr. Dharmesh Vakharia as trustees. The amendments align with SEBI Share Based Employee Benefits Regulations 2021 and enable electronic communication for trustee meetings.

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M&M Financial Services has executed a fourth amendment to its Employee Stock Option Scheme (ESOS) Trust deed, incorporating a new subsidiaries restricted stock units plan and updating trustee arrangements. The amendment, dated March 10, 2026, was communicated to both BSE Limited and National Stock Exchange of India Limited in compliance with regulatory requirements.

New Subsidiaries RSU Plan Integration

The primary purpose of the fourth amendment is to include the administration of the 'Mahindra & Mahindra Financial Services Limited – Subsidiaries Restricted Stock Units Plan 2026' within the existing trust framework. This new plan has been approved by the company's members and will be administered alongside the existing MMFSL RSU Plan 2023.

Plan Details: Information
New Plan: MMFSL Subsidiaries RSU Plan 2026
Existing Plan: MMFSL RSU Plan 2023
Amendment Date: March 10, 2026
Regulatory Compliance: SEBI Share Based Employee Benefits Regulations 2021

Trustee Composition Changes

The company has implemented several changes to its trustee composition since the third amendment executed on August 28, 2023. The current trustees include Mr. Aruna Poojary, Mr. Kapil Toshniwal, Ms. Ketaki Suklikar, and Mr. Dharmesh Vakharia.

Recent Trustee Movements

Resignations:

  • Mr. Dinesh Prajapati resigned effective September 30, 2025, due to his designation as Chief Financial Officer at Mahindra Rural Housing Finance Limited
  • Ms. Farida Balsara resigned effective October 31, 2025, following her movement to Mahindra & Mahindra Limited
  • Mr. Sandeep Mandrekar resigned effective February 27, 2026, citing personal reasons

Appointments:

  • Mr. Aruna Kumar Poojary was reappointed as Trustee effective November 1, 2025
  • Ms. Ketaki Suklikar and Mr. Dharmesh Vakharia were appointed as Trustees effective November 1, 2025

Key Amendment Provisions

The fourth deed of amendment introduces several important modifications to the original trust deed. The trust will now administer both the MMFSL RSU Plan 2023 and the newly incorporated MMFSL Subsidiaries RSU Plan 2026, along with any future stock option plans formulated by the company.

Amendment Highlights: Details
Plan Administration: MMFSL RSU Plan 2023 and MMFSL Subsidiaries RSU Plan 2026
Definition Updates: Modified "Plan(s)" and "Exercise Price" definitions
Communication Enhancement: Electronic means enabled for trustee meetings
Notice Provisions: Updated to include email and electronic communication

Regulatory Compliance Framework

The amendments ensure full compliance with the SEBI (Share Based Employee Benefits and Sweat Equity) Regulations, 2021. The trust deed explicitly states that in case of any conflict between the trust provisions and applicable laws, the statutory requirements will prevail. This framework provides flexibility for future employee benefit schemes while maintaining regulatory adherence.

The amendment was executed by Mr. Raul Rebello, Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer, on behalf of the company, with all four trustees providing their signatures to formalize the changes. Company Secretary Brijbala Batwal communicated the amendment to stock exchanges as required under regulation 3(3) of the SEBI regulations.

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Mahindra & Mahindra Financial Services Receives Credit Rating Reaffirmations from Three Major Agencies

2 min read     Updated on 10 Mar 2026, 12:12 PM
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Mahindra & Mahindra Financial Services Limited received reaffirmation of AAA credit ratings from CRISIL, India Ratings and CARE on March 9, 2026. The ratings cover extensive debt portfolios including non-convertible debentures, subordinated debt, commercial paper, and bank loans worth thousands of crores. All three agencies maintained their highest rating categories with stable outlooks, reflecting the company's strong creditworthiness and financial stability.

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M&M Financial Services has announced the reaffirmation of its credit ratings from three major rating agencies, reinforcing its strong financial position in the market. The company received confirmations from CRISIL Ratings Limited, India Ratings & Research Private Limited, and CARE Ratings Limited on March 9, 2026, covering a comprehensive range of debt instruments.

India Ratings & Research Reaffirmations

India Ratings & Research Private Limited reaffirmed multiple instruments with 'IND AAA' ratings and stable outlook. The agency's assessment covers the company's largest debt portfolios across various categories.

Instrument Rated Amount Rating
Non-convertible Debentures INR 490 bn 'IND AAA'/ Outlook Stable
Bank loans INR 800,000mn 'IND AAA'/ Stable / IND A1+
Commercial Paper INR 200,000 mn IND A1+
Fixed Deposits INR 200,000 mn 'IND AAA'/ Stable
Private Sub Debt INR 104.5bn 'IND AAA'/ Outlook Stable
Retail Non-convertible Debentures INR 80 bn 'IND AAA'/ Outlook Stable
Retail Subordinate Debt INR 30 bn 'IND AAA'/ Outlook Stable
Principal Protected Market Linked Debenture INR 15 bn IND PP-MLD AAA/Stable

CRISIL Ratings Confirmation

CRISIL Ratings Limited maintained its highest rating category across the company's key debt instruments, demonstrating confidence in the financial services provider's creditworthiness.

Instrument Rated Amount (Rs. in Crore) Rating
Non-Convertible Debentures 32,875 CRISIL AAA/Stable
Subordinated Debt 5,113.50 CRISIL AAA/Stable
Commercial Paper 17,000 CRISIL A1+

CARE Ratings Assessment

CARE Ratings Limited reaffirmed CARE AAA ratings with stable outlook across various debt categories, covering both public and privately placed instruments.

Instrument Rated Amount (Rs. in Crore) Rating
Secured Non-convertible Debentures (NCD Privately Placed) 12,343.50 CARE AAA; Stable
Long-term Debt Program (Public Issue Non-convertible Debentures / Subordinate Debt) 4,059.03 CARE AAA; Stable
Subordinate Debt (Privately Placed) 2,485 CARE AAA; Stable
Unsecured Non-convertible Debentures (NCD Privately Placed) 1,000 CARE AAA; Stable
Subordinate Debt (Public Issue) 933 CARE AAA; Stable

Regulatory Compliance and Disclosure

The company has fulfilled its regulatory obligations under Regulation 30(6) of the SEBI Listing Regulations by notifying both BSE Limited and National Stock Exchange of India about these rating reaffirmations. The notifications were received from the rating agencies at different times on March 9, 2026, with CRISIL providing confirmation at 02.52 p.m. (IST), India Ratings at 04.08 p.m. (IST), and CARE Ratings at 04.27 p.m. (IST). The rating information has been made available on the company's website under the debt information section for investor reference.

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