Known for his humility, affection and concern for fellowmen, Mr. Parekh was associated with several philanthropic causes and welfare organizations.
In 1986, he was one of the founders of the Centre for Advancement of Philanthropy and served as its Chairman since its inception until his retirement in 1993. His concern and love for the city of Mumbai (erstwhile Bombay) led him to form the Bombay Community Public Trust in 1991. This venture was designed specifically to address the needs of disadvantaged citizens in the city of Mumbai. He took the initiative to finance Mumbai’s first public toilet by any corporate house ‘Sulabh Shauchalaya’. Additionally, Mr. Parekh served as a trustee of the Sameeksha Trust, Saurashtra Trust, Kasturba Gandhi National Memorial Trust, The India Foundation, The lndia Heritage Trust, and The Chakallas Puraskar Trust.
He also served as the President of the Social Service League. This charitable institution undertakes activities in several areas such as adult education, medical relief, technical education, cultural activity, industrial schools for women, night schools, children’s education classes, mobile libraries and gymnastic institutions among others.
Guided by a strong urge to be of some help to the downtrodden and the underprivileged, and to lighten their burden, he believed in service without publicity, and without a thought of personal gain. He believed that while public participation in cash and kind did play a significant role in the process of social betterment, it was far from adequate, and a lot more had to be done with organized public awareness and creation of suitable agencies.
Mr. H. T. Parekh was also the Chairman of the IMC Economic Research and Training Foundation for nearly 16 years.
Social Initiatives
HDFC recognises that India’s social problems are complex and these issues require multifaceted approaches to address them. Hence, HDFC strives to work across a range of social interventions and development initiatives to facilitate deep and long term impact for a developed and inclusive society. This year, HDFC continued its association and involvement with the social sector through direct partnerships with non-government organisations (NGOs) as well as its partnership with the H T Parekh Foundation (the Foundation).
HDFC’s social initiatives cover areas such as child welfare, community development & livelihood programmes, support to the differently abled, education, healthcare & sanitation, vocational training and other such initiatives serving the betterment of society as a whole.
To view some of the highlights of HDFC’s support to various NGOs and the Foundation, across social & developmental sectors during the year, please check below links.
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Mr. Deepak S Parekh
Chairman - HDFC Ltd.
Mr. Parekh's astute business acumen and farsightedness has not only made HDFC the leader in mortgages, but has also transformed it into India's leading financial services conglomerate with presence in banking, asset management, life insurance, general insurance, real estate venture fund, education loans and education. Mr Parekh is also the chairman of HDFC Asset Management, HDFC Life Insurance Co Ltd. and HDFC Ergo General Insurance Co. Ltd.
Mr. Parekh is on the board of several leading corporations across diverse sectors. He is the non-executive chairman in India of Siemens Ltd. He is also on the board of National Investment and Infrastructure Fund (NIIF) and International boards of DP World Ltd – UAE, Vedanta Resources Ltd, London, Fairfax India Holdings Corporation – Canada and Economic Zones World FZE. He is on the Indian advisory boards of Coca Cola India and Accenture and international advisory boards of Investcorp international, Nomura Holdings Inc and Warburg Pincus LLC.
Some of the international organizations which Mr. Parekh is associated with in an advisory capacity, include Indo US CEO Forum, City of London – Finance Committee, Indo – German Chamber of Commerce (IGCC), India UK Financial Partnership (IUKFP). In addition to being known for his vociferous views seeking standardization and transparency in the real estate sector, Mr. Parekh played a key role as Special Director on the Satyam Board in 2009 to revive the company and a crucial role during the restructuring of UTI in the late 90's, which helped regain investors' confidence. Mr. Parekh has always been willing to share his ideas and experiences to formulate reform policies across sectors. Mr. Parekh was a member of various high-powered economic groups, advisory committees and task forces which include infrastructure, housing, financial services and capital markets. The Government of India honoured Mr. Parekh with one of the highest civilian awards, the Padma Bhushan in 2006. A man with a mission, Mr. Parekh's philosophy on Corporate Social Responsibility is simple yet profound. He believes that if a company earns, it must also return to society and that companies owe a responsibility not just to shareholders, but to all stakeholders. The Mayor of London in 2017 named Mr. Deepak Parekh as first of a network of international ambassadors for championing London across the globe.
Government and Industry impressed by Mr. Parekh's performance and sobriety, have honored him with several awards. Some of the most important ones are; 'Bundesverdienstkreuz' Germany's Cross of the Order of Merit one of the highest distinction by the Federal Republic of Germany in 2014, “Knight in the Order of the Legion of Honour” one of the highest distinctions by the French Republic in 2010, First international recipient of the Outstanding Achievement Award by Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales, in 2010.
Mr. Jalaj A. Dani
has been appointed as an Independent Director of the Corporation for a period of 5 years with effect from April 30, 2018. Mr. Dani is the Chairman of the Audit and Governance Committee of Directors and a member of the Stakeholders Relationship Committee of Directors, Corporate Social Responsibility Committee of Directors and IT Strategy Committee. He is a co-promoter of Asian Paints Limited and has spent over the last two decades in various capacities with Asian Paints Limited. He is actively involved in Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), Young President’s Organisation (YPO), Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) and other Business Councils in various capacities. He also serves on Next Generation of Leaders Board in Indian School of Business, Hyderabad. He was identified as ‘Stars 2000’- Potential Leaders in the New Millennium by Business India Magazine in the year 1998.
Key Skills and Competencies
Mr. Dani has pursued Chemical Engineering at University of Wisconsin-Madison, USA. He also did Advanced Management Program at INSEAD, Fontainebleau; Paris. He is an expert in information technology, data analytics, digital platforms, cyber security, consumer behaviour, sales & marketing, corporate governance, risk management and strategic thinking. He has vast experience in housing and real estate sector.
Mr. Keki. M. Mistry
is the Vice Chairman & Chief Executive Officer of the Corporation. Mr. Mistry joined the Corporation in 1981. He was appointed as the Executive Director of the Corporation in 1993, as the Deputy Managing Director in 1999 and as the Managing Director in 2000. He was re-designated as the Vice Chairman & Managing Director of the Corporation in October 2007. Mr. Mistry has been the Vice Chairman & Chief Executive Officer of the Corporation with effect from January 1, 2010. He was also a member of the Committee of Corporate Governance set up by the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI). He is currently the Chairman of CII National Council on Corporate Governance and a member of Primary Markets Advisory Committee set up by the SEBI. Mr. Mistry is a member of the Corporate Social Responsibility Committee of Directors and the Risk Management Committee.
Key Skills and Competencies
Mr. Mistry is a Fellow of The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India. He is an expert in finance, accountancy, audit, economics, consumer behaviour, sales & marketing, corporate governance, risk management and strategic thinking. He has vast experience in housing finance, real estate and infrastructure sector.
Ms. Renu Sud Karnad
is the Managing Director of the Corporation. She joined the Corporation in 1978 and was appointed as the Executive Director of the Corporation in 2000, re-designated as the Joint Managing Director of the Corporation in October 2007. Ms. Karnad has been the Managing Director of the Corporation, with effect from January 1, 2010. Ms. Karnad is a member of the Corporate Social Responsibility Committee of Directors, Risk Management Committee and IT Strategy Committee of the Corporation. Ms. Karnad is currently the President of the International Union for Housing Finance (IUHF), an association of global housing finance firms.
Key Skills and Competencies
Ms. Karnad holds a Master’s degree in Economics from the University of Delhi and a Bachelor’s degree in law from the University of Mumbai. She is a Parvin Fellow – Woodrow Wilson School of Public and International Affairs, Princeton University, USA. She is an expert in finance, economics, sales & marketing, human resources and risk management. She has vast experience in housing finance, real estate and infrastructure sector.
Mr. V. Srinivasa Rangan
is the Executive Director of the Corporation. Mr. Rangan joined the Corporation in 1986 and has served in Delhi Region and was the Senior General Manager – Corporate Planning & Finance function since 2001. He is the Executive Director of the Corporation since January 1, 2010. He is also the Chief Financial Officer of the Corporation and is responsible for mobilisation of funds for the Corporation, investments and asset liability management. Mr. Rangan is also a member of the Stakeholders Relationship Committee of Directors, Corporate Social Responsibility Committee of Directors and the Risk Management Committee.
Key Skills and Competencies
Mr. Rangan holds a Bachelor’s degree in Commerce and is an Associate of The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India. He is an expert in finance, accountancy, audit, economics, corporate governance, legal & regulatory compliance, risk management and strategic thinking. He has vast experience in housing finance and real estate sector.