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incorporated on June 19 1989. The company was promoted by LIC of India and
went public in the year 1994. The company is recognized by National Housing
Bank and listed on the National Stock Exchange (NSE) & Bombay Stock
Exchange Limited (BSE) and its shares are traded only in Demat format. The
GDR's are listed on the Luxembourg Stock Exchange. In the period of 2001, the
company launched their new scheme called Griha Vikas. In the year 2002, the
company signed a deed of assignment to take over individual housing loan
portfolio of Citibank. In the year 2003, they unveiled a new project for elderly
people called LICHFL Care Homes. The company launched their maiden GDR
issue in the year 2004. Also, they introduced flexi-fixed scheme offering fixed
rate of interest for first five years and variable thereafter. In October 2005, the
company started offering of 'New Griha Laxmi' housing loans against the security
of certain approved financial assets like Bank Fixed Deposits, National Savings
Certificates and Life Insurance Policies. In the year 2006, the company introduced
new Griha Jestha for senior citizens for buying unit of LICHFL Care Homes Ltd.
In May 2007, the company launched maiden Fixed Deposit Scheme. In October
31, 2007, the company incorporated LICHFL Financial Services Ltd for
undertaking non fund based activities like marketing of housing loans, insurance
products, credit card, mutual fund, personal loan etc. In February 2008, they
launched reverse mortage for senior citizens above 60 years of age. In February
14, 2008, the company incorporated LICHFL Asset Management Company
Private Limited for undertaking the business of managing, advising, administering
venture funds, unit trust, investment trust in India as well as abroad. In March 5,
2008, the company incorporated LICHFL Trustee Company Private Limited for
undertaking the business of trustees of venture capital trust, funds - in India and
offshore fund. In March 12, 2008, they launched a new venture capital fund for
realty projects. During the year 2009-10, the company was awarded the 'Second
Best Home Loan Provider' award by Outlook Profit. During the year 2010-11, the
company launched a unique interest rate scheme namely, 'MINI 5' to cater to