LDV Groove Capital — Governance
Governance · Ethics · Risk · Compliance
Integrity directs. Accountability protects.
We believe long-term value is built through clear decision rights, disciplined oversight, transparent records and conduct that remains responsible even when no one is watching.
Board Oversight
Direction & accountability
Delegated Authority
Clear decision rights
Risk Discipline
Controls & escalation
Ethical Conduct
Integrity in action
Transparent Reporting
Reliable records & review
Our Governance Philosophy
Growth must be ambitious—and governed.
LDV Groove Capital operates as the India holding company and group headquarters. Its governance role is to guide the group, protect enterprise value, allocate capital responsibly and maintain a consolidated view across operating companies.
The framework is designed to separate ownership, oversight and operating execution while keeping decisions connected through clear authority, documented approvals and timely reporting.
Accountability
Every material decision should have an identifiable owner, approver and record.
Integrity
Commercial ambition never overrides law, fairness or responsible conduct.
Transparency
Information should be accurate, timely, accessible and appropriately challenged.
Stewardship
Capital, brands, data, relationships and reputation are managed for long-term value.
Governance Architecture
Four layers. One line of accountability.
The governance model separates strategic control from operational execution. Each layer has defined responsibilities, escalation paths and reporting expectations.
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Holding Company & Board
Direction and reserved matters.
Sets strategic direction, protects shareholder interests and retains authority over decisions that can materially affect the group.
- Group strategy and capital allocation
- Major investments, financing and transactions
- Board governance and consolidated reporting
- Material legal, reputational and structural matters
02
Executive Leadership
Execution and performance.
Translates group direction into operating plans, budgets, priorities and measurable responsibilities.
- Annual operating plans and budgets
- Performance review and resource allocation
- Cross-company coordination
- Material issue escalation
03
Operating Companies
Local ownership and control.
Manage day-to-day business within approved mandates, applicable law and group standards.
- Operational delivery and customer outcomes
- Local statutory and commercial compliance
- Financial discipline and recordkeeping
- Risk ownership and corrective action
04
Control & Assurance
Challenge and visibility.
Finance, legal, compliance, technology and assurance functions provide independent checks and consolidated intelligence.
- Financial, legal and compliance review
- Master data and access controls
- Risk monitoring and exception reporting
- Periodic internal and external assurance
Governance Areas
A connected system of policies and controls.
Governance is not a single document. It is a set of related practices covering authority, conduct, risk, compliance, information and accountability.
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Corporate Governance
Board oversight, reserved matters, delegated authority, reporting and accountability across group entities.
02
E
Ethics & Integrity
Expected standards of conduct, honesty, fairness, respect, responsible competition and protection of the group’s reputation.
03
R
Risk Management
A structured process for identifying, assessing, controlling, monitoring and escalating material risks.
04
C
Compliance Framework
Company law, tax, labour, product, consumer, trade, data and sector-specific obligations managed by the responsible entity.
05
A
Anti-Bribery & Anti-Corruption
Zero tolerance for improper payments, kickbacks, facilitation payments or hidden benefits intended to influence decisions.
06
I
Conflict of Interest
Prompt disclosure and fair management of personal, financial or relationship interests that could affect judgement.
07
W
Whistleblower Mechanism
Confidential channels for raising concerns, with fair review, non-retaliation and appropriate escalation.
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D
Data Protection
Purpose-limited collection, access control, secure processing, retention discipline and responsible use of information.
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P
Corporate Policies
A controlled library of approved policies, procedures, delegated authorities, registers and review schedules.
Decision Rights Framework
Authority follows materiality.
Level 1
Reserved Matters
Strategy, ownership, capital, major financing, acquisitions, guarantees, material disputes and structural decisions retained by the board or shareholders.
Level 2
Executive Approval
Budgets, senior appointments, major contracts, pricing exceptions, material suppliers, market entry and significant technology commitments.
Level 3
Operating Authority
Routine commercial and operational decisions within approved budgets, policies, contracts and risk limits.
Level 4
Control Review
Finance, legal, compliance, technology and specialist review where a decision creates regulatory, financial, data or reputational exposure.
Delegated Authority
Empower action without losing control.
Delegation should make the organisation faster, not less accountable. Authority is therefore linked to role, value, risk, geography and the nature of the commitment.
01
Define the mandate
Clarify what can be approved, by whom, within which limits and under what conditions.
02
Separate initiation and approval
Material payments, contracts and changes should not be initiated and finally approved by the same person.
03
Record the decision
Maintain the commercial rationale, supporting evidence, approvals, conditions and follow-up actions.
04
Escalate exceptions
Urgent or unusual decisions must be elevated when they exceed authority, policy or acceptable risk.
Enterprise Risk Management
See risk early. Act before it compounds.
Risk ownership remains with the business. The governance function provides a common method, reporting discipline and escalation framework so material exposures are visible across the group.
01
Identify
Capture strategic, financial, operational, legal, product, technology, people and reputational risks.
02
Assess
Evaluate likelihood, impact, velocity, control strength and interdependence with other risks.
03
Control
Assign owners, preventive controls, detective controls, contingency plans and target dates.
04
Monitor
Track indicators, control failures, overdue actions, incidents, complaints and external changes.
05
Report
Escalate material issues through timely dashboards, exception reports and decision papers.
06
Improve
Use incidents, reviews and audit findings to strengthen processes, training and accountability.
Ethics & Integrity
How we achieve results matters.
People acting for the group are expected to use sound judgement, follow the law, treat others fairly and protect confidential information, company assets and the group’s reputation.
No improper advantage
Do not offer, promise, request or accept anything intended to improperly influence a commercial or official decision.
Disclose conflicts early
Personal interests, family relationships, outside work, ownership or gifts that could affect judgement should be disclosed before a decision is made.
Compete and communicate fairly
Use accurate information, respect intellectual property and avoid misleading claims, hidden commitments or unfair treatment.
Protect people and information
Respect dignity, privacy, safety, confidential records and legitimate access restrictions.
Whistleblower & Escalation
Raise concerns without fear of retaliation.
A credible speak-up mechanism gives employees and partners a safe route to report suspected misconduct, control failures or legal concerns. Reports should be handled discreetly, fairly and by people without a conflict.
What May Be Reported
Concerns that deserve independent attention.
Examples include suspected fraud, bribery, harassment, falsified records, conflicts, unsafe practices, data misuse, retaliation or deliberate non-compliance.
01
Financial misconduct or misuse of assets
02
Bribery, kickbacks or improper influence
03
Harassment, discrimination or retaliation
04
Product, safety, legal or data concerns
A report should be made honestly and with available facts. It does not need to prove wrongdoing before review begins.
How Concerns Are Handled
Confidential, fair and proportionate review.
The final mechanism should identify authorised reporting channels, intake responsibilities, conflict checks, evidence preservation, investigation standards and escalation routes.
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Receive and acknowledge the concern
02
Protect confidentiality and prevent retaliation
03
Assess independence, urgency and scope
04
Investigate, decide and document corrective action
Public contact details should only be published after the designated reporting channels and case-management ownership are formally approved.
Corporate Policy Library
Standards that turn principles into action.
The policy library should be controlled, versioned and periodically reviewed. The following areas form the recommended public-facing governance map.
Governance
Board & Delegated Authority
Reserved matters, approval thresholds, meeting records, authority levels and decision documentation.
Controlled Policy Area
Conduct
Code of Ethics
Integrity, respectful conduct, fair dealing, confidentiality, assets, records and responsible communication.
Controlled Policy Area
Integrity
Anti-Bribery & Gifts
Improper payments, gifts, hospitality, facilitation payments, third-party risk and political or charitable contributions.
Controlled Policy Area
Disclosure
Conflict of Interest
Identification, declaration, recusal, approval, registers and ongoing review of personal interests.
Controlled Policy Area
Risk
Enterprise Risk Management
Risk taxonomy, appetite, ownership, registers, indicators, escalation and corrective-action monitoring.
Controlled Policy Area
Information
Data Protection & Security
Lawful use, access, retention, incident response, vendor controls, cyber hygiene and responsible AI.
Controlled Policy Area
Reporting
Whistleblower & Non-Retaliation
Confidential reporting, triage, investigation, protection, case records and board-level escalation.
Controlled Policy Area
Operations
Compliance & Recordkeeping
Statutory calendars, licenses, contracts, tax records, product documentation, approvals and retention schedules.
Controlled Policy Area
Responsible Technology & Data
Technology informs. People remain accountable.
Digital systems can improve visibility, consistency and speed, but they do not replace responsible judgement. Material actions should remain subject to defined human review and approval.
01
One source of truth
Maintain authoritative master data for entities, suppliers, products, inventory, finance and approvals.
02
Human approval
Payments, pricing changes, material contracts, customer communications and sensitive actions require authorised sign-off.
03
Access by role
System access should follow job responsibilities, least privilege, periodic review and prompt removal when roles change.
04
Traceable automation
Automated workflows should create logs, alerts and exceptions that can be reviewed and challenged.
Reporting & Assurance
Reliable information supports responsible decisions.
Governance reporting should provide a consolidated view without weakening local accountability. The level and frequency of review should reflect materiality and risk.
01
Board & Shareholder Reporting
Strategy, capital, performance, material risks, legal matters and decisions requiring reserved authority.
02
Financial & Operating Review
Budgets, cash flow, profitability, inventory, receivables, exceptions, forecasts and corrective actions.
03
Risk & Compliance Dashboard
Priority risks, incidents, overdue controls, statutory status, complaints and emerging regulatory issues.
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Independent Assurance
Statutory audit, specialist review, legal advice, testing or investigation where required by law or risk.
Responsible Growth
Build with ambition. Govern with discipline.
Strong governance protects people, capital, brands, relationships and reputation—creating the confidence required for sustainable long-term growth.
Building businesses, creating brands and delivering long-term value through capital, strategy, partnerships and disciplined execution.
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