FACT Independent Director Resigns to Contest Elections

Date: 17th August, 2026

Name: Shri. Billeswar Sinha (DIN: 09393543)
Designation: Independent Director
Type of change: Resignation
Effective date: 30th March, 2026 at close of business hours (5 PM onwards)
Reason for resignation: Intends to contest in the upcoming West Bengal Legislative Assembly Election from the Barjora constituency, which may constrain his ability to function as an Independent Director
Additional roles ceased: Member of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee
Confirmation: No other material reasons for resignation beyond those stated
Resignation letter received: 2nd April, 2026
Stock exchange intimation: Made on 2nd April, 2026 via Letter No. CS-RO-DIR-073

SEBI Regulation: Regulation 30 read with Part A of Schedule III of SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015
Disclosure requirements met: All details as per sub-para 7B of Para A of Part A Schedule III
XBRL filing: Completed subsequently after initial intimation
Other directorships: The resigning director holds no directorships in other listed entities (NIL)

Clarification purpose: Response to NSE's email dated 17-08-2026 seeking clarification
Documentation: Includes resignation letter (Annexure-I) and complete disclosure information (Annexure-II)
Company representative: Susan Abraham, Company Secretary