Date: 24 July 2026

KMP / Board / Auditor Changes

  • Mr. Saugata Basuray (DIN: 09522239) is proposed for appointment as Managing Director of the Company with effect from 1 June 2026 for a term of 5 (five) consecutive years.
  • The appointment requires shareholder approval through postal ballot process.
  • Mr. K. G. Saraf, Proprietor of M/s. Saraf and Associates, Company Secretaries (CP No. 642), has been appointed as Scrutinizer to scrutinize the e-voting process.

Board Meeting Outcomes

  • The Board of Directors at its meeting held on 28 May 2026 appointed the Scrutinizer for the postal ballot process.
  • The resolution for Mr. Basuray's appointment was approved by the Board to be put to shareholders for approval.

Postal Ballot Process

  • Cut-off date for determining eligibility to vote: Friday, 17 July 2026
  • E-voting commencement: Friday, 24 July 2026 at 9:00 A.M. IST
  • E-voting conclusion: Saturday, 22 August 2026 at 5:00 P.M. IST
  • Results declaration: On or before 25 August 2026
  • Voting facility provided through Central Depository Services (India) Limited (CDSL)
  • Physical copies of postal ballot forms are not being sent to shareholders

Shareholder Communications

  • Notice of Postal Ballot sent via email dated Thursday, 23 July 2026 to eligible shareholders
  • Documents available on company website and stock exchange websites (BSE and NSE)
  • Shareholders can inspect relevant documents electronically upon request to investorrelations.india@castrol.com

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