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Cholamandalam Investment & Finance
3.9
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Cholamandalam provides comprehensive financial services that include Vehicle Loans, Home Loans, Loans against property, Rural and Agri Loan, Business Loan, Gold Loan & others.
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3.9/5
based on 4.7k reviews

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Work from office
83% employees reported

Monday to Saturday
80% employees reported

Flexible timing
52% employees reported

Within city
56% employees reported
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Health insurance
158 employees reported
Job/Soft skill training
152 employees reported
Office cab/shuttle
29 employees reported
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24 employees reported
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About Cholamandalam Investment & Finance
Founded in1978 (47 yrs old)
India Employee Count10k-50k
Global Employee Count10k-50k
India HeadquartersChennai, Tamil Nadu, India
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Websitecholamandalam.com
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Cholamandalam Investment and Finance Company Limited (Chola), incorporated in 1978 as the financial services arm of the Murugappa Group. Chola commenced business as an equipment financing company and has today emerged as a comprehensive financial services provider offering vehicle finance, home loans, home equity loans, SME loans, investment advisory services, stock broking and a variety of other financial services to customers.
Chola operates from 1029 branches across India with assets under management above INR 59,292 Crores. The subsidiaries of Chola are Cholamandalam Securities Limited (CSEC) and Cholamandalam Home Finance Limited (CHFL).
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Cholamandalam Investment & Finance is rated 3.9 out of 5 stars on AmbitionBox, based on 4.7k company reviews.This rating reflects an average employee experience, indicating moderate satisfaction with the company’s work culture, benefits, and career growth opportunities. AmbitionBox gathers authentic employee reviews and ratings, making it a trusted platform for job seekers and employees in India.
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Gender Based Ratings at Cholamandalam Investment & Finance
based on 4.5k reviews
3.9
Rated by 175 Women
Rated 4.0 for Job security and 3.6 for Company culture
3.9
Rated by 4.3k Men
Rated 3.9 for Salary and 3.7 for Job security
Work Policy at Cholamandalam Investment & Finance
based on 1k reviews in last 6 months
Work from office
83%
Hybrid
14%
Permanent work from home
3%
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Overall Rating | 3.9/5 based on 4.7k reviews | 3.8/5 based on 6.7k reviews | 3.9/5 based on 6.4k reviews | 4.0/5 based on 9.7k reviews |
Highly Rated for | Salary | Work-life balance Job security | Job security Skill development Salary | Salary Skill development Job security |
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Primary Work Policy | Work from office 83% employees reported | Hybrid 84% employees reported | Hybrid 60% employees reported | Work from office 77% employees reported |
Rating by Women Employees | 3.9 Good rated by 175 women | 3.9 Good rated by 2.1k women | 3.8 Good rated by 2.2k women | 3.8 Good rated by 844 women |
Rating by Men Employees | 3.9 Good rated by 4.3k men | 3.8 Good rated by 4.4k men | 4.0 Good rated by 3.9k men | 4.0 Good rated by 8.3k men |
Job security | 3.7 Good | 3.9 Good | 4.0 Good | 3.8 Good |
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Cholamandalam Investment & Finance Salaries
Cholamandalam Investment & Finance salaries have received with an average score of 3.8 out of 5 by 4.7k employees.
Branch Credit Manager
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Deputy Officer
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Area Sales Manager
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Area Business Manager
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Area Credit Manager
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Branch Business Manager
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Sales Officer
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Area Collection Manager
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Regional Sales Manager
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Collection Officer
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Cholamandalam Investment and Finance: Growth Resilient, But Stock Looks Expensive Says Nuvama
- Cholamandalam Investment and Finance demonstrates strong profitability and above-average asset under management growth according to Nuvama.
- Despite recent price appreciation, Nuvama believes the stock looks expensive and initiates a 'Hold' recommendation with a target price of Rs 1,600.
- The company is projected to sustain a 'best-in-class earnings growth' rate of 30% over the financial years 2025-2027E.
- Cholamandalam Finance's scrip fell 2.33% to Rs 1,426.25 apiece, the lowest level since March 12.
Bloomberg Quint | 3 Apr, 2025

NBFCs Q4 Results Preview: Growth To Be Slow; Cost Of Borrowing To See A Gradual Reduction, Says Nirmal Bang
- Nirmal Bang predicts a slow growth in NBFCs Q4 results and a gradual reduction in the cost of borrowing.
- Nirmal Bang prefers Home First Finance and PNB Housing in the housing finance sector.
- The slowdown in the vehicle finance portfolio of Cholamandalm and Shriram Finance is expected to be offset by diversified segments like home loans, loans against property, and MSME.
- Key monitorables from Q4 FY25 results include the FY26 growth guidance, NIM movement, and asset quality trends.
Bloomberg Quint | 3 Apr, 2025

Shriram Finance, Cholamandalam, Bajaj Finance, SBI Cards Preferred By HSBC Global Research
- HSBC Global Research has preferred Shriram Finance Ltd., Cholamandalam Investment and Finance Co Ltd., Bajaj Finance Ltd., and SBI Cards & Payment Services Ltd.
- HSBC Global Research found balance transfer in floating rate loans to be high and noted the rising competition in some segments, while asset quality remained stable.
- In the housing finance sector, HSBC Global Research expects underperformance in the declining interest rate scenario and reduced rating for Bajaj Housing Finance Ltd.
- HSBC Global Research mentions stable asset quality outlook in the vehicle finance segment, with Shriram Finance Ltd. and Cholamandalam Investment and Finance Co. being key beneficiaries.
Bloomberg Quint | 25 Mar, 2025

Stocks To Buy Today: CESC, Tata Steel, Cholamandalam Investment, Max Financial And Alkyl Amines
- Analysts have advised buying CESC Ltd., Tata Steel Ltd., Cholamandalam Investment and Fin Co., Max Financial Services Ltd., and Alkyl Amines Chemicals Ltd.
- Nilesh Jain recommends buying CESC with a target price of Rs 144 and a stop loss of Rs 133.5.
- Akshay P Bhagwat suggests buying Tata Steel with a target price of Rs 141 and a stop loss of Rs 127.
- Ravi Singh advises buying Cholamandalam Investment with a target price of Rs 1,500 and a stop loss of Rs 1,430.
Bloomberg Quint | 5 Mar, 2025

Stock Market Live Updates 3 March 2025: Sensex, Nifty brace for volatility amid global uncertainties
- Q4CY24 GDP shows shallow recovery, with downgraded GDP forecasts for FY25 and FY26 by various financial institutions.
- RBI indicates the rate cutting cycle will continue amid the recovery.
- Stock updates: Companies like Axis Bank, Adani Green, Voltas, and Jindal Steel make significant moves and announcements.
- Key agreements, contracts, and developments in various sectors including solar energy, gaming, and technology reported.
- M&M reports higher tractor and auto sales numbers, exceeding estimates, indicating positive performance.
- US Core PCE Price Index in line with expectations, while NSE and BSE witness substantial turnover.
- Stock analysis and recommendations for companies like Chambal Fertilisers, Shyam Metalics, and HG Infra Engineering shared.
- Updates on crude oil prices, dollar index, gold and silver futures, rupee's performance, and investments in gold ETFs discussed.
- Information on UltraTech Cement investments, HealthCare Global growth prospects, and NTPC investment opportunities provided.
- Trade recommendations for AU Small Finance Bank, Axis Bank, Cholamandalam Investment and Finance Company, and insights on Nifty indices changes shared.
HinduBusinessLine | 3 Mar, 2025

Bandu’s Blockbusters for February 9, 2025
- Bandu, an aspiring investor and trader, selects five stocks each week for the next blockbuster.
- Bandu has listed his stock picks for the current week: Aegis Logistics, Chambal Fertilisers & Chemicals, Cholamandalam Investment & Finance Company, Manappuram Finance, and JSW Steel.
- Bandu is running a contest where participants need to guess the stock and its expected price rise for a chance to win a prize of ₹2,000.
- The previous week's winner was Chumki Banerjee, with the winning stock being Ujjivan Small Finance Bank that returned 9.84% in the given period.
HinduBusinessLine | 8 Feb, 2025

Cholamandalam Investment posts 24% rise in net profit, disburses over ₹25,000 cr in Q3
- Cholamandalam Investment posted a 24% rise in net profit for the December 2024 quarter.
- The company disbursed over ₹25,000 crore during Q3 FY25, marking a 15% increase from the previous year.
- Cholamandalam's assets under management (AUM) witnessed a 34% growth, reaching ₹1,89,141 crore as of December 31, 2024.
- For the nine months ended December 31, 2024, Cholamandalam's PAT increased by 27% and total disbursements rose by 16%.
HinduBusinessLine | 31 Jan, 2025

SBI, Airtel To Cholamandalam - Here Are The Top Stock Picks For January 2025 By Axis Securities
- Axis Securities lists top stock picks for January 2025
- Investors can look to invest in these stocks for potential upside
- Stocks include SBI, Airtel, and Cholamandalam
- Potential upside of up to 38%
Bloomberg Quint | 6 Jan, 2025

NBFCs Sector Check - Turbulence In The Near Term But Fundamentals Still Robust: Motilal Oswal
- Motilal Oswal Financial Services expects turbulence in the near term for the NBFCs sector but believes that the fundamentals are still robust.
- Cholamandalam and Shriram Housing Finance, two large-cap NBFCs, have experienced a decline of 9% and 4% respectively over the last three months.
Bloomberg Quint | 27 Nov, 2024
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Stocks To Buy: HDFC Bank, Bajaj Finance, Cholamandalam Among Axis Securities' Top Ideas From BFSI Sector
- Axis Securities recommends HDFC Bank, Bajaj Finance, and Cholamandalam as top stock ideas from the BFSI sector.
- Axis Securities also recommends Federal Bank and Nippon Life as top stocks to buy.
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Bloomberg Quint | 22 Nov, 2024

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Cholamandalam Investment & Finance FAQs
When was Cholamandalam Investment & Finance founded?
Cholamandalam Investment & Finance was founded in 1978. The company has been operating for 47 years primarily in the Financial Services sector.
Where is the Cholamandalam Investment & Finance headquarters located?
Cholamandalam Investment & Finance is headquartered in Chennai, Tamil Nadu.
How many employees does Cholamandalam Investment & Finance have in India?
Cholamandalam Investment & Finance currently has more than 38,000+ employees in India. Finance & Accounting department appears to have the highest employee count in Cholamandalam Investment & Finance based on the number of reviews submitted on AmbitionBox.
Does Cholamandalam Investment & Finance have good work-life balance?
Cholamandalam Investment & Finance has a Work-Life Balance Rating of 3.5 out of 5 based on 4,700+ employee reviews on AmbitionBox. 75% employees rated Cholamandalam Investment & Finance 4 or above, while 25% employees rated it 3 or below on work-life balance. This indicates that the majority of employees feel a generally balanced work-life experience, with some opportunities for improvement based on the feedback. We encourage you to read Cholamandalam Investment & Finance work-life balance reviews for more details
Is Cholamandalam Investment & Finance good for career growth?
Career growth at Cholamandalam Investment & Finance is rated fairly well, with a promotions and appraisal rating of 3.5. 75% employees rated Cholamandalam Investment & Finance 4 or above, while 25% employees rated it 3 or below on promotions/appraisal. Though the sentiment is mixed for career growth, majority employees have rated it positively. We recommend reading Cholamandalam Investment & Finance promotions/appraisals reviews for more detailed insights.
What are the pros of working in Cholamandalam Investment & Finance?
Working at Cholamandalam Investment & Finance offers several advantages that make it an appealing place for employees. The company is highly rated for salary & benefits, based on 4,700+ employee reviews on AmbitionBox.
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