Corporate Governance
A pillar of ethical practices
at Aster DM Healthcare
Corporate governance at Aster DM Healthcare is crucial for maintaining integrity, trust, and excellence. It ensures ethical oversight, informed decision-making, and compliance with legal and regulatory standards, ultimately fostering a culture of transparency and accountability in all operations.
Overview
Aster DM Healthcare acknowledges the responsibilities and duties, committing to act honestly, ethically, and within their authority as defined by laws of teh country we operate and the Company’s policy an dethical framework. They oversee the company’s assets and business affairs diligently, making informed decisions in the best interests of the Company. Aster DM Healthcare has adopted a Code of Conduct, expecting all Asterians to adhere to standards of care, loyalty, good faith, and avoid conflicts of interest.

Whistleblower Policy
Code of Conduct
Whistleblower Policy
1. OBJECTIVES
1.1. Aster DM Healthcare believes in the conduct of the affairs of its constituents in a fair and transparent manner by adopting highest standards of professionalism, honesty, integrity and ethical behavior.
1.2. Accordingly, this Whistle Blower Policy (“the Policy”) has been formulated with a view to provide a mechanism for employees of Aster DM and its subsidiaries to approach the Vigilance & Ethics Officer / Chairman of the Audit Committee of the Company with genuine concerns which affect the Company.
2. SCOPE
2.1. All employees can report the Protected Disclosures under the policy.
2.2. The Whistle Blower’s role is that of a reporting party with reliable information. They are not required or expected to act as investigators or finders of facts, nor would they determine the appropriate corrective or remedial action that may be warranted in a given case.
2.3. WhistleBlowers should not act on their own in conducting any investigative activities, nor do they have a right to participate in any investigative activities other than as requested by the Investigator or the Audit Committee or the Investigators.
2.4. Protected Disclosure will be appropriately dealt with by the Audit Committee.
3. COVERAGE
3.1 Employees of Aster DM Healthcare and its subsidiaries, located in different geographies.
4. DEFINITIONS
4.1.1. The definitions of some of the key terms used in this Policy are given below. Capitalized terms not defined herein shall have the meaning assigned to them under the Code.
4.1.2. “Audit Committee” means the Audit Committee constituted by the Board of Directors of the Company
Code of Conduct
All employees of Aster DM Healthcare and its subsidiaries will:
- Act in the best interests of, and fulfill their fiduciary obligations to the Company.
- Act honestly, fairly, ethically and with integrity.
- Conduct themselves in a professional, courteous and respectful manner and not take improper advantage of their position.
- Will deal fairly with all stakeholders.
- Comply with all applicable laws, rules and regulations.
- Act in good faith, responsibly, with due care, competence and diligence, without allowing their independent judgment to be subordinated.
- Not use the Company’s property or position for personal gain.
- Will not accept from or give to stakeholders gifts or other benefits not customary in normal social intercourse.
- Not use any information or opportunity received by them in their capacity as Directors or senior management in a manner that would be detrimental to the Company’s interests.
- Act in a manner to enhance and maintain the reputation of the Company.
- Not to serve as a Director or otherwise be in employment or engage in providing services to a Company that competes with the Company.
- Respect the confidentiality of information relating to the affairs of the Company acquired in the course of their service as Directors or senior management, except when authorized or legally required to disclose such information.
- Not use confidential information acquired in the course of their service as Directors or senior management for their personal advantage or for the advantage of any other entity.
- Help create and maintain a culture of high ethical standards and commitment to Compliance.