As the Company Secretary and Key Managerial Personnel at IIFL Finance, a top 250 company, Rupal assumes a pivotal role in guaranteeing regulatory compliance and upholding the highest standards of corporate governance within the organization. IIFL Finance, a Non-Banking Financial Company, boasts a diverse array of financial products, including gold loans, co-lending initiatives, and digital lending services. In her capacity, as the Deputy Vice President and head of the department, Rupal shoulders a range of critical responsibilities as under:

1. Compliance Oversight:

Rupal oversees compliance efforts within the organization, leading a team of 11 qualified Company Secretaries. Her responsibilities include ensuring adherence to regulations set forth by SEBI, LODR, and the Companies Act. Additionally, she oversees the execution of critical Board-level decisions, such as changes in Independent Directors and fundraising through various financial instruments. Rupal also provides guidance and expertise to subsidiaries within the group, ensuring they remain compliant with regulatory standards.

2. Cross-functional Collaboration:

She collaborates seamlessly with cross-functional teams to ensure comprehensive adherence to regulatory requirements in their processes and functioning. She is responsible for execution of various documents for different projects, fostering effective communication between the Company Secretaries' team and other key stakeholders within and outside the organization.

3. ESG Initiatives:

As a member of the ESG Committee, Rupal plays a pivotal role in steering the company's ESG initiatives. Her multifaceted approach encompasses the preparation of policies, budgeting, presentation and approval processes, as well as monitoring project progress, ensuring the seamless integration of ESG principles into the core fabric of the organization.

4. Conduct of Board and Shareholders Meetings and Reporting:

She assumes a critical responsibility for the seamless conduct of both Board Meetings and the Shareholders Annual General Meeting. Additionally, she oversees the finalization of the Annual Report of the Company. Rupal's commitment extends to ensuring that all disclosures are meticulously aligned with legal requirements, emphasizing her integral role in maintaining transparency and compliance within the organization.

5. Strategic Oversight:

She ensures a fair and transparent process for ESOP issuance to employees and has demonstrates strategic acumen in overseeing Insider Information Management. She provides strategic oversight to the team's activities, aligning them with the broader organizational goals and collaborates with leadership to ensure a cohesive approach to corporate governance and compliance.

Summarizing, her role is crucial in ensuring that IIFL Finance operates in compliance with all relevant laws and regulations, while also driving the company's ESG initiatives and promoting good governance practices.