Northern Arc Capital Limited · Annual Report · FY 2025-26 Download Full Report

Fostering a thriving work culture

Northern Arc Capital fosters the culture of “Power of One”, supported by innovation and responsiveness, and elevating business value and employee engagement. Through sustained focus on employee engagement and development, we continue to shape an environment where individuals feel valued, connected, and purpose-aligned, thereby strengthening satisfaction, retention, and a deep-rooted sense of belonging.

Our key HR objective, at Northern Arc Capital, is to become an “employer of choice”. Our focus remains on achieving high performance in our core business and building vitality within the organisation to chase new ideas. We have imbibed a culture of continuous improvement in workforce, encouraging them to never be satisfied with status-quo, and continuing to be driven by the passion and dedication to consistently improve our performance.

Building a culture of ownership and collective excellence

At the heart of our cultural fabric lies our “Power of One” philosophy, a unifying belief that empowers every individual to take ownership, act with intent, and contribute meaningfully to shared success. It fosters a strong sense of accountability and collaboration, enabling seamless cross-functional engagement and reinforcing the idea that collective achievement is greater than individual effort.

Our leadership team plays a defining role in embedding this ethos across the organisation. By consistently leading with integrity, transparency, and purpose, they set a clear standard for behaviour and collaboration. Their active involvement strengthens alignment across teams, enhances clarity of direction, and cultivates a culture grounded in trust, empowerment, and shared responsibility.

Performance in FY26

3,163

Employee strength

13%

Gender diversity (F)

0%

Attrition rate of Senior Management

0%

Attrition rate of KMP

Northern Arc employees Great Place to Work Certified 2026 India

A culture anchored in inclusion, meritocracy, and well-being

At Northern Arc, we are purposefully building a culture that is inclusive, equitable, and deeply empowering where every individual is respected, enabled, and inspired to contribute meaningfully. Our people philosophy is firmly anchored in meritocracy, fairness, and mutual respect, ensuring that opportunity, advancement, and recognition are determined by capability, performance, and potential.

Equal opportunity is a lived commitment at the Company, shaping every stage of the employee lifecycle, from hiring and onboarding to development, performance management and leadership progression. We believe that a diverse workforce is not only a reflection of our values, but also a strategic imperative that strengthens decision-making, drives innovation and enhances long-term organisational resilience. We continue to take deliberate and sustained efforts to broaden representation and build a more inclusive and future-ready organisation.

We also place strong emphasis on employee well-being as a core enabler of sustained performance. We are committed to creating an environment where people feel safe, supported, and empowered to bring their best selves to work. Through a culture of continuous learning, inclusive leadership, and shared accountability, we are strengthening an organisation that is not only high-performing, but also deeply human, resilient, and purpose-driven.

Building a high-performance talent ecosystem

At Northern Arc, we understand that attracting, developing, and retaining high-quality talent is critical to sustaining competitive advantage. Our talent acquisition strategy focusses on professionals with strong domain expertise, while ensuring alignment with our core values of integrity, innovation, and impact. Our HR practices are benchmarked to industry best standards and continuously enhanced to meet evolving workforce needs.

  • We follow a structured development framework spanning onboarding, mentorship, continuous learning, and leadership development.
  • We have strengthened our employee capabilities to succeed in a rapidly evolving financial services environment.
  • Through performance-linked progression, time-bound incentives, and long-term retention programs, we ensure clear, transparent, and merit-based career pathways that recognise and reward performance.

Creating future-ready teams

In an increasingly dynamic and competitive environment, adaptability, agility, and continuous learning are essential to sustained success. Our learning and development agenda is deliberately future-focussed, designed to upskill and reskill our workforce in alignment with evolving business priorities, technological advancements, and rising customer expectations. These initiatives strengthen both technical expertise, on-the-job training and leadership capability, fostering a culture of high performance, collaboration, and service excellence.

As we expand our presence through new branches and operational hubs, our learning ecosystem plays a pivotal role in ensuring consistency, quality, and operational excellence across our growing footprint. Alongside this, we continue to invest in strengthening our managerial capabilities, enabling leaders to drive team effectiveness, enhance employee engagement, and sustain performance excellence across all levels of the organisation.

Governance and leadership

Our organisation is strengthened by a progressive leadership team, supported by discerning investors and guided by the experienced oversight of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee (NRC) and the Board of Directors. This collective stewardship ensures that our human capital strategies remain agile, future-ready, and closely aligned with the Company’s long-term vision and strategic priorities.

By fostering a culture of accountability, inclusion, and continuous development, we continue to build a resilient, high-performing organisation capable of delivering sustainable growth and long-term value for all stakeholders.

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