This policy has been created with the objective of providing employees, customers and vendors an avenue to raise concerns which seem to go against the company's commitment to the highest possible standards of ethical, moral and legal business conduct and its commitment to open communication. This policy seeks to provide necessary safeguards for protection of employees from reprisals or victimisation, for whistle blowing in good faith. 

The Whistle Blower policy is intended to cover serious concerns that could have a large impact on the company such as actions (actual or suspected) that: 

The complainant or the whistleblower as he or she is called is not expected to prove the truth of an allegation; the complainant needs to demonstrate to the ombudsperson, that there are sufficient grounds for concern. Certain safeguards have been provided which will prevent harassment or victimisation of the complainant. 

Every effort will be made to protect the complainant's identity, subject to legal constraints. Complainants must put their names to allegations as follow-up questions and investigation may not be possible unless the source of the information is identified. Concerns expressed anonymously WILL NOT BE usually investigated BUT subject to the seriousness of the issue raised, the ombudsperson can initiate an investigation independently. Malicious allegations by employees may result in disciplinary action.

The ombudsman for the Murugappa Group is Mr. Shyam C Raman, Senior Vice President – Group HR and he is authorised by the Statutory Boards of the respective companies for the purpose of receiving all complaints under this policy and ensuring appropriate action. His contact details are: 

Direct line: 044 25306444
Dare House extension: 6444
Mobile No: 99400 45453
Fax: 044 2530 6868
E-mail: ombudsman@corp.murugappa.com  

Contact address:
’Dare House’, 
234, N.S.C Bose Road,
Chennai - 600 001