Rishi Anand

Rishi Anand, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Aadhar Housing Finance Ltd, the largest low-income Housing Finance Company (HFC) in India. Over a career spanning 28 years, in the housing finance and mortgage loan industry, he has been instrumental in setting up Aadhar. He has interests in entrepreneurship, philanthropy, and spirituality. Rishi Anand was recognized as one of the Most Promising Business Leaders of Asia 2022-23 by the Economic Times. Since his inception as MD & CEO in 2023, Aadhar Housing Finance has grown in multifold and recently achieved a major milestone of completing a successful IPO and got listed on the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) and National Stock Exchange (NSE). Starting his career as a Direct Sales Executive and traversing a journey to becoming the Managing Director and CEO, he has a unique end-to-end understanding of the market dynamics across the diverse Indian diaspora over a period of two and a half decades. His extensive experience has equipped him with insights into the housing needs and aspirations of those seeking affordable home ownership. As a strategic leader, he excels in streamlining operations and developing long-term business strategies with his high-performing executive team and workforce. His financial acumen in planning, market dynamics, and risk management has strengthened relationships with shareholders, regulators, and customers. His in-depth understanding of the regulatory framework, compliance, and legal intricacies has helped companies mitigate operational risks. Rishi is a firm believer in fostering a growth-centric, collaborative culture and creating an environment for aspiring professionals to thrive, excel and achieve milestones. Before joining Aadhar, Rishi held various leadership positions at Shelters (Citibank Associate), ICICI Bank Limited, GE Countrywide Consumer Financial Services Limited, BHW Home Finance Limited, Reliance Capital Limited, AIG Home Finance India Limited and DHFL. He is a philanthropist with a strong belief in the concept of Sewa (giving back to society), assisting various communities and organizations, and serving as a mentor and financial advisor to many in the finance industry. He is also a travel enthusiast, exploring remote regions and cultures around the world. Rishi's ultimate goal is to empower and enable every deserving Indian to access affordable housing solutions, regardless of income.