Cholamandalam Investment and Finance Company Limited (CIFCL) is the financial services arm of the Murugappa Group, operating over 200 branches across India with assets under management over Rs.9000 Crores. The Board of Directors is chaired by Mr. M B N Rao. CIFCL is headquartered in Chennai and aims to expand its branch network and introduce new product lines. At the Annual General Meeting held each July, shareholders vote on ordinary resolutions regarding routine business and special resolutions involving important strategic decisions for the company's growth.