Equal Opportunity Policy 
a. Equal Opportunity: 
Nomura is an equal opportunities employer .We are committed to providing equal opportunities 
throughout employment including in the recruitment, training and development of employees 
(including promotion, transfers, assignments and beliefs). We prohibit discrimination in the workplace 
whether on grounds of gender, marital or domestic partnership status, pregnancy, carer's 
responsibilities, sexual orientation, gender identity, race, color, national or ethnic origins, religious 
belief, disability or age. Our objective is to attract job applications and applications for development 
from the best possible candidates and to retain the best people. 
For the purposes of this policy, "Nomura" or the "Firm" refers to the following legal entities: 
(i) Nomura Financial Advisory and Securities (India) Private Limited; 
(ii) Nomura Fixed Income Securities Private Limited; 
(iii) Nomura Capital (India) Private Limited; and 
(iv) Nomura Infrastructure Investment Advisors Private Limited 
having their respective registered office at Ceejay House, Level 11, Plot No. F, Shivsagar Estate, Dr. 
Annie Besant Road, Worli, Mumbai 400018. 
b. Hiring Practices and Policies: 
In Nomura, all positions are open for persons with disabilities. Application forms will be made available 
in alternate formats or help will be provided in filling the application forms based on request. All job 
applicants would be measured against the key selection criteria taking into account provisions for 
reasonable adjustment. The key selection criteria would include only the specific skills, knowledge and 
abilities regarded as essential for performing the functions of the job. 
Applicants invited for an interview should inform if they require any individual support or assistance 
prior to the interview. Nomura would make all arrangements reasonably feasible to accommodate 
these requests. 
c. Create Awareness: 
The Equal Opportunity policy is put up on the Firms intranet & notice board. 
d. Reasonable Accommodation: 
Nomura will make reasonable accommodations, whenever necessary, for qualified employees or job 
applicants who have disabilities, as per the Act. Such accommodation would be provided: 1) to ensure 
equal opportunity in the application and selection process, 2) to enable an employee with a disability 
to perform the essential functions of a job, and 3) to enable an employee with a disability to enjoy the 
same benefits and privileges of employment as non-disabled employees. Examples of reasonable 
accommodation may include (but not limited to) acquiring or modifying equipment or devices, 
modifying assessment and training materials, modifying work schedules, and reassignment to a 
vacant position. Employees or job applicants who require such accommodation should write to the 
Liaison Officer, providing the details of their requirements. 
e. Employee Engagement and Social Inclusion: 
Nomura will endeavor to make all company events and meetings inclusive by ensuring that these are 
conducted at accessible venues with a provision of reasonable accommodation being available to 
employees with disabilities. 
f. Special Leave: 
An employee's request for extra leave, for a reason related to her/his disability, will be treated as a 
request for reasonable accommodation and will be evaluated accordingly. 
g. Training and Career development: 
Nomura will endeavor to provide course materials meant for induction and training in accessible 
formats on request. The request for reasonable accommodation, such as assistive aids, accessible 
training venue, accessible materials, interpreter etc. should be placed at least (one week prior) to the 
scheduled date of commencement of induction/training. 
h. Facilities, Amenities and Conformation with Accessibility Norms: 
Nomura aims to ensure that our physical infrastructure (buildings, furniture, facilities and services in 
the building/campus and transportation) adheres to the accessibility standards as prescribed by the 
Act. Nomura also aims to revamp its existing buildings by March 2022, to ensure strict compliance 
with the Act. Any new facility that is built or renovated or leased or rented will be evaluated for 
compliance with accessibility standards as per the Act. Any employee facing accessibility issues 
should report to the facilities team at their location or write to the Liaison Officer. Additionally, the 
following infrastructure will be given to the employees with disabilities: 
Physical Infrastructure 
1. Car-Parking 
2. Access to enter the building through the Executive Elevator 
3. Provision for ramps at appropriate locations 
Digital Infrastructure 
It is Nomura's continuous endeavor to ensure that all our documents, communication and 
information technology systems adhere to the accessibility standards. Any employee facing 
accessibility challenges can reach out to the local IT support team or write to the Liaison Officer. 
Travel, Stay and Transport 
For official travel, employees with disabilities will be provided accessible modes of transport and 
accessible guest houses and hotels. An employee can place a written/email request for this with 
the Liaison Officer. 
i. Self-Identification Form 
All employees will be asked to fill a self-identification form in order to give information regarding any 
disability that she/he may have. An employee can edit the information at any time during her/his 
tenure. There will be no penalties imposed because she/he did not share information regarding 
her/his disability earlier. An employee who acquires disability can also edit and update the form .By 
providing personal data, the employee consents to Nomura processing and/or using their personal 
information in accordance with the terms of our group and regional data privacy policies referenced 
below where such consent is required by applicable law. For further information, please refer to our 
group and regional data privacy policies, the AEJ Personal Data Protection Policy, and the relevant 
provisions on personal data in the Employee Handbooks. 
j. Grievance Redressal & Harassment Prevention: 
Nomura will view very seriously any acts of discriminatory conduct committed by an employee ( which 
includes harassment, vilification and victimization). It constitutes a disciplinary offence in respect of 
which you may, in appropriate circumstances, be dismissed. Certain discriminatory conduct is also 
unlawful. For more information about harassment please refer to the employee handbook. If the issue 
is not resolved you can report to the Liaison Officer or your immediate supervisor. 
k. Appointing a Liaison Officer: 
As per the Act Nomura has appointed Swapnil Bhoir, Head, Human Resources as the Liaison Officer 
who will be responsible for taking initiative and providing the requisite support needed to realize the 
goals of an inclusive and accessible workplace and reasonable accommodation. 
The Liaison Officer is responsible for: 
1. Ensuring a disable friendly workplace; 
2. Ensuring that all employees are aware of this policy and know their duties and rights in relation to 
the policy; and 
3. Developing proactive strategies to prevent discrimination and harassment.