LIC Housing Finance Limited

LIC Housing is one of India’s leading housing finance companies. Its social initiatives are in healthcare, education, livelihood, environmental sustainability, rural and slum area development, disaster management, and the promotion of art and culture.

About

Incorporated in 1989, LIC Housing Finance Ltd (LICHFL) is one of the largest Housing Finance Companies in India with a key objective of providing long Read more term finance to individuals for the purchase or construction of house/flat for residential purposes in India. LICHFL also provides finance on existing property for business/ personal needs and also gives loans to professionals for purchase/construction of Clinics/Nursing Homes/ Diagnostic Centers/ Office Space and also for purchase of equipment. The Company also provides finance to builders and developers engaged in the business of construction of houses or flats for residential purpose and to be sold by them.

The Company went public in 1994 and since then its stocks are listed and actively traded on the National Stock Exchange (NSE) and Bombay Stock Exchange Limited (BSE).

The Company Identification Number (CIN) is L65922MH1989PLC052257.

LIC HFL is amongst the pioneers in India ensuring access to housing finance for home ownership. With a strong business foundation, an extensive distribution network and proven industry expertise, LIC HFL is a respected and trusted financial services company. We pride in having served over 25 lakhs prudent home owners

Grant Value

  • 2021-22

    Grant Value
    Rs. 188,400,000
    CSR Budget
    Rs. 669,700,000
  • 2022-23

    Grant Value
    Rs. 87,000,000
    CSR Budget
    Rs. 630,400,000
  • 2023-24

    Grant Value
    Rs. 136,800,000
    CSR Budget
    Rs. 647,900,000

Cause Area

Cause Level Grant Distribution

Programmes

Geographical Coverage

Karnataka
Assam
Gujarat
Maharashtra
Punjab
Rajasthan
Uttarakhand
Andhra Pradesh
Tamil Nadu
West Bengal
Chhattisgarh
Bihar
Haryana
Jharkhand
Madhya Pradesh
Sikkim
Odisha
Telangana
Tripura
Uttar Pradesh
Himachal Pradesh
Kerala
Meghalaya
Jammu and Kashmir
Mizoram

Impact

Impact made in FY 2023-24
medical equipment 183
Impacted schools 611
Established Self-Help Groups. 448
Impacted Individuals 5,05,484
Created rural enterprises 2,875
Amount generated as income. 17,88,21,830
Reached States 26
Reached Villages 1,424
Start-ups supported 19

Leadership Team

  • Yash Jain LinkedIn Logo
    CSR Project Lead
  • A Gopakumar
    Joint General Manager (CSR & ESG)
  • Yash Jain LinkedIn Logo
    CSR Project Lead

Vision & Mission

  • Vision

    Our vision is to be the best Housing Finance Company in the country

  • Mission

    Provide secured housing finance at affordable cost, maximizing shareholders value with higher customer sensitivity

Programs

  • Promoting health Care

    Description

    LIC HFL’s goal is to render quality health care facilities to people, living in the villages and elsewhere, who are underprivileged/economically backward, through projects such as
     Preventing malnutrition among infants and adults,
     Primary health care centers,
     Mother and Child care projects,
     Health camps and Blood donation drives,
     Interventions for promotive, preventive and curative health care for differently abled and major diseases such as cancer, tumor, HIV/AIDS, leprosy, tuberculosis, thalassemia and the like.

    SANJEEVANI
    The core activities of the project intervention include conducting regular visits to villages, providing medical consultations, and dispensing medicines. Organise weekly health camps, offering free health check-ups and consultations, awareness about preventive healthcare, family planning, and communicable diseases, including digitisation, patient registration and health records for efficient management and tracking.

    Nirnayam
    The core activities of the project intervention include the procurement and installation of 183 pieces of advanced medical equipment in OT and ICU.

    Extended health support to 61,864 individuals, providing vital medical services and resources that have significantly improved the well-being and quality of life for numerous families. Through our efforts, we have addressed critical health needs, promoted wellness, and created a healthier, morer esilient society.

    Cause
    States
    Demographics
    Impact
    Impacted Individuals 1,02,864
    Medical equipment 183
    Supported NGOs
    Partners for Promoting health Care
  • Enhancing education

    Description

    The company endeavors to eradicate poverty in the long run and to spark the desire for learning and knowledge at every stage through multiple intervention such as
     Promotion of education including non-formal education,
     Balwadis for elementary education
     Girl child education,
     Special education and employment enhancing vocation skills,
     Capital expense in setting public libraries, Sanitation units,
     Enabling financial literacy and remedial education class for weaker students,
     Help in setting up formal schools with proper sanitation,
     Free distribution of books, school uniforms, school bags, foot wears etc,
     Contribution to incubators funded by Central Government or State Government or any
    agency or Public Sector Undertaking of Central Government or State Government, and contributions to public funded Universities, Indian Institute of Technology (IITs), National Laboratories and Autonomous Bodies such as ICAR, ICMR, CSIR, DAE, DRDO and DST engaged in conducting research in science, technology, engineering and medicine aimed at promoting Sustainable Development Goals. The scope of educational programs aimed at bridging the skill gap, in particular in the Banking, financial services and insurance sectors, and transforming candidates into job-ready professionals.

    SAATHI
    The core activities under the project interventions include the integration of smart classroom technology in Muzaffarpur, Bihar

    CTH
    The core activities of the project intervention include Remedial Education Support to Migrant Children through selected Shiksha Mitras, providing teaching materials, formation of Bal Manch and Adult Groups and awareness generation through Theatre-in Education workshops, and organise IEC activities

    Cause
    States
    Demographics
    Impact
    Individuals impacted 2,20,152
    Impacted schools 611
  • Livelihood enhancement

    Description

    Through this initiative LIC HFL focus on people at the bottom of the pyramid by providing them opportunity for employment in on-farm and non-farm activities that enhances livelihood
    opportunities both in rural and urban areas. The major project initiatives of the focus area can be
     Formation of Self Help Group for marginal famers, women, likeminded people
     Upgrading skills and capacity building of farmers by introducing innovative methods of cultivation and creating market linkages
     Agriculture development through sustainable agricultural practices, organic farming, designing vermin compost, etc.
     Create awareness among farmers of their legitimate margin of their produce and to free them from being exploited by market intermediaries.
     Soft skill training on enterprises/ income generation, aimed to facilitate integration of marginalized into mainstream and soft loans for their enterprises.

    LIFE
    The LIFE project, supported by LIC Housing Finance Limited (LICHFL), spans various regions of India, emphasising sustainable agriculture, community empowerment, and livelihood enhancement. Activities include vermicomposting, goat rearing, micro-enterprises, and vocational training, targeting rural areas to improve farming techniques, diversify income sources, empower women through SHGs, and enhance economic stability and quality of life in communities. The core activities under the project interventions include seed distribution, workshops on crop rotation and intercropping, demonstrations on SRI cultivation, support for backyard poultry, pig, and goat rearing, machinery and training support for women, guidance on water conservation, irrigation, and pest management, market access, mulching, and organic pesticide application.

    Udhyam
    The core activities under the project interventions include industry-specific skill training, relevant hands-on training, Soft-skill development, Placement Assistance, Counselling, and Post-placement support.

    Cause
    States
    Demographics
    Impact
    Impacted individuals 2,207
    Established Self-Help Groups. 448
    Impacted farmers 776
    Created rural enterprises 2,875
    Amount generated as income. 17,88,21,830
  • Sustainable living

    Description

    Climate change mitigation and environmental improvements are essential elements of Sustainable living. LIC HFL will initiate multiple projects implemented directly or through implementing partners, to introduce environmental friendly practices. Social media communication will be used as an effective tool in influencing behavior and creating a sustainable environment for the community for example,
     Facilities for generating renewable sources of energy.
     Improving access to water by funding irrigation and water storage structures,
     Promoting public transport by creating appropriate infrastructure,
     Improving watershed development and afforestation
     Preservation and protection of flora and fauna
     Conversation and maintaining quality of natural resources.
     Partnership with Industrial / Vocational Training Institutes.
    The Company will encourage employees to actively participate in volunteer engagements as per their aspiration and skillset, such as cleanliness drives, afforestation campaign, save water camping etc

    Cause
    States
    Supported NGOs
  • Infrastructure Development

    Description

    The Company would strive to set up essential services, that form the foundation of sustainable development through
     Basic infrastructure facilities for hospital, orphanage, hostel for orphans/ underprivileged students / disadvantaged women.
     Rehabilitation/inpatient facilities for aged people including abandoned aged people.
     Water and sanitation hygiene (WASH) facilities.
     Housing facilities for the marginalized.
    Swach Vidhyalaya
    2024
    The core activities under the project interventions include the construction of sanitation facilities, provision of drinking water, promotion of hygiene practices among students, promotion of menstrual hygiene practices, and capacity building for parents, teachers, and local stakeholders.

    Cause
    States
    Demographics
    Impact
    Impacted individuals 22,689
  • Social Change and Inclusion

    Description

    The company would give emphasis on transforming community for a positive change in reducing inequalities faced by socially and economically backward groups and community at large, through various Behaviors Change Communication (BCC) methods such as awareness programs, lecture series and social media campaigns. The outreach of the BCC would be implemented directly or through implementing partners on multiple initiatives such as
     De-addiction campaigns and programmes
     Awareness programmes on anti-social issues
     Mass marriage/ No-Dowry marriage/ Widow re-marriage
     Encouraging to go green through less usage of paper and creating awareness on the hazards of using plastic
     Initiative on hazards of usage of pesticides, chemical and artificial colour and agents in food and drinks.
     Campaign on cleanliness of ponds/ river set/ land grab/ ground water level

    Cause
    Demographics
  • Rural / Slum area development

    Description

    LIC HFL’s would initiate programs that empower the rural/ slum settlement population for upholding life and dignity of human being. The project initiatives will range from providing electrification through solar or alternate methods, improving access to water, healthcare & sanitation, construction & running cost of schools, health centers and enhancing livelihood options.

    HRIDAY
    Rural Development Projects
    The core activities under the project interventions include Agricultural Support through the distribution of quality seeds, provision of modern farming tools, farmers' training on sustainable agriculture, training on soil testing, vermicomposting, and modern pest management, as well as support for poultry and goat farming, veterinary assistance, and financial assistance. Community Development efforts encompass the installation of drinking water stations, solar street lighting, sanitation awareness campaigns, waste management, mobile clinics, and linking to available government facilities. Educational support is provided by introducing smart classes and libraries, teacher training, and the provision of sanitation facilities. Women's Empowerment is promoted through skill development and enterprise initiatives such as tailoring and beautician training, along with the strengthening of Self-Help Groups (SHGs) Created footprint in 26 states, reaching 1,424 villages and empowering communities. Our dedicated efforts have transformed 67 districts and uplifted 34 aspirational districts, driving meaningful community development and growth.

    Cause
    States
    Demographics
    Impact
    Individuals benefited 77,579
    Reached States 26
    Reached Villages 1,424
  • Promotion of national heritage, art, culture and sports

    Description

    The company would work on promotion of national heritage, art, culture and sports through multiple intervention to maintain tradition and culture of the country and efforts would be made to bringing limelight to unsung heroes/ heroines of the country in nation building. To honor the efforts and contributions made by the armed forces, the Company would strive in providing assistance and support to programmes which benefit the armed forces veterans, war widows and their dependents, including the dependents of armed forces personals pass away while on duty.

    Cause
    Demographics
  • Disaster management

    Description

    As a responsible corporate citizen LIC HFL would attempt to work for diminishing negative effects of natural calamity, by direct implementation or through implementing partners, for providing humanitarian assistance in the activities such as relief, rehabilitation, and reconstruction activities of the said terrain

    Cause
  • Prime Minister’s Relief Fund and other funds mentioned in the schedule VII

    Description

    In case of the shortfall in the commitment, the Company may contribute towards PMDRF/ Prime Minister CARE fund which would help in providing assistance to people affected by various natural calamities such as Earthquake, Flood, Tsunami, Droughts, Cyclones and any other funds mentioned in schedule VII of Section 135, the companies Act 2013.

    Cause
  • Contribution to incubators or research and development projects funded by the Central Government or State Government

    Description

    Social Trailblazer
    The core activities of the project intervention include financial assistance and mentorship to selected Incubators for their entrepreneurship and start-ups

    Cause
    Impact
    Start-ups supported 19
    Supported NGOs
    Partners for Contribution to incubators or research and development projects funded by the Central Government or State Government
  • Special Initiatives

    Description

    Special Project - 1
    Special Project - 2
    The core activities of the project intervention include procurement and installation of Emission Tomography - Computed Tomography (PET-CT) equipment and training for healthcare professionals for effective utilisation. The core activities under the project interventions include providing Mid-day meals through centralised kitchens equipped with advanced technologies like mechanised steam-heated utensils in government schools across Bikaner, Lucknow, Silvassa, and Surat.

    Cause
    States
    Impact
    Impacted individuals 75,857
    Supported NGOs
    Partners for Special Initiatives
  • Ensuring Environment Sustainability

    Description

    Green Tomorrow
    Charge for Change
    Sujalam
    The core activities of the project intervention include the installation of RWH structures across selected Panchayats, training of user groups and capacity building of the communities for ownership of the structures, and monitoring of water quality.

    Cause
    States
    Impact
    Impacted individuals 3,360

Annual Reports

Awards & Recognitions

1. "BEST CSR" Award in the 11th Edition of Global CSR Excellence & Leadership Awards : 2022

2. Awarded the Best CSR Team of the Year and Best Use of CSR Practices in various sectors in UBS Forums 10th Edition CSR Summit and Awards 2024 : 2024

3. Winner of Indian Chamber of Commerce Social Impact Awards under “Empowering the Rural Population” category : 2023

4. The Company has been awarded "Technology Innovation Award" in recognition of CSR support for the "Early Oral Cancer Detection Device" project undertaken by IIT Kanpur between FY 2021-20 and FY 2023-24 by IIT Madras : 2022

5. The Company has been awarded "Technology Innovation Award" in recognition of CSR support for the "Early Oral Cancer Detection Device" project undertaken by IIT Kanpur between FY 2021-20 and FY 2023-24 by IIT Madras : 2023

6. Winner of “Financial Inclusion & Future of Financial Services in India – Vision 2030” Award under Large NBFC class at the 17th Annual Summit & Awards Banking & Financial Sector Lending Companies by ASSOCHAM : 2022

7. The Company has been awarded "Jury's Choice" award for Empowering the Rural Population Category in recognition of the HRIDAY Project at ICC Social Impact Awards 2024 : 2024

8. Winner of “Best Housing Finance Company (Large)” at PMAY Empowering India Awards 2022 : 2022

9. Kendriya Sainik Board felicitated the Company for CSR contribution towards education of Veer Naaris & Single Parent Children. : 2022

10. Hon. Ramesh Bais, Governor of Maharashtra, accorded Best Rural Development Project to Shri Y Viswanatha Gowd, MD & CEO of the Company : 2022

11. Indian Chamber of Commerce 5th Social Impact Awards 2022 bestowed to the Company for Empowering the Rural Population across India : 2022

Location

  • Headquarters

    LIC Housing Finance Limited Corporate Office 131, Maker Tower-F Premises, 13th Floor, Cuffe Parade, Mumbai-400 005 Maharashtra

    Directions

Contact

  • Email ID

    lichousing@lichousing.com

  • Phone Number

    912222178600

Point of Contact

  • Name

    Mr. A Gopakumar

  • Email ID

    gm_crm@lichousing.com