New Delhi, India, 11th June 2026: IIFL Home Finance, one of India’s leading affordable housing finance companies, has partnered with the Cricket Association for the Blind in India (CABI) and Samarthanam Trust for the Disabled to support and strengthen Cricket for the Blind in India. As part of this collaboration, the organisations have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to organise the India–Nepal Bilateral Blind Cricket Series, featuring five T20 matches scheduled to be held in the Delhi-NCR region in October 2026.
The engagement aims to provide visually impaired cricketers with a competitive international platform while strengthening awareness of and participation in blind cricket across the country.
Aligned with IIFL Home Finance’s larger vision of fostering inclusive growth and enabling opportunities for underserved communities, the partnership reflects the company’s continued focus on supporting initiatives that drive empowerment, confidence, and long-term social impact. Through this initiative, the company aims to contribute towards building a more inclusive sporting ecosystem for visually impaired athletes.
Speaking on the initiative, Ms. Aarti Marwaha, Chief Human Resource Officer, IIFL Home Finance, said, “At IIFL Home Finance, we believe in enabling opportunities that foster inclusion, confidence, and long-term community impact. Through our partnership with Samarthanam Trust for the Disabled and CABI, we are proud to support Cricket for the Blind and contribute to creating a stronger, more inclusive sporting ecosystem for visually impaired athletes. Sports has the power to inspire, empower, and drive meaningful social change, and this initiative reflects our continued commitment towards inclusive community development.”
Speaking on the occasion, Dr Mahantesh G Kivadasannavar – Chairman of Cricket Association for the Blind in India, said, “Cricket for the Blind has emerged as one of the most powerful tools for empowering persons with visual impairment, providing them with opportunities for leadership, teamwork, confidence-building, and professional development. Through structured training, competitive tournaments, and international exposure, the sport has enabled visually impaired athletes to break social barriers and gain recognition at national and global levels. We thank IIFL Home Finance for joining hands with us and helping us in the development of the Game”
The upcoming India-Nepal bilateral series is expected to bring together talented visually impaired cricketers from both countries, showcasing their skill, determination, and resilience on an international stage. The tournament is also expected to raise awareness of blind cricket and encourage greater engagement from the sporting community, disability rights advocates, and broader audiences.
The initiative further reinforces IIFL Home Finance’s continued focus on inclusive, community-driven CSR that creates meaningful social impact across the country.
About IIFL Home Finance
IIFL Home Finance Limited is a technology-driven, India’s leading retail-focused housing finance company dedicated to supporting first-time homebuyers from the Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) and Low-Income Groups (LIG) in India. A subsidiary of IIFL Finance Ltd. (79.59% stake), Abu Dhabi Investment Authority holds the remaining (20.41% stake) as a shareholder since 2022.
The company has served over 4.89 lakh customers since inception, including 3.17 lakh first-time home buyers, 1.68 lakh customers from the informal sector, and 4.62 lakh women borrowers as of 31st March 2026, reflecting its strong commitment to financial inclusion and empowerment.
Operating through a wide network of 315 branches across 18 states and 2 Union Territories, IIFL Home Finance focuses on underserved and emerging geographies, including the suburbs of Tier 1 cities and Tier 2 to Tier 4 towns, with residential property serving as collateral.
For more details, please refer to – https://www.iiflhomeloans.com/
About Cricket Association for the Blind in India (CABI)
Cricket Association for the Blind in India is the apex body responsible for organizing and promoting cricket for the blind across India, enabling visually impaired cricketers to compete at national and international levels.
About Samarthanam Trust for the Disabled
Samarthanam Trust for the Disabled is a national non-profit organization dedicated to empowering persons with disabilities and underserved communities through programs in education, sports, health, and livelihood development and is the Parent Association of CABI.
