Gayatri Sugars Seeks Shareholder Approval for Independent Director

To consider and approve the appointment of Mrs. Sarita Danda (DIN: 11732470) as an Independent Director of the company.

Cut-off Date for voting rights: July 10, 2026
Remote e-voting commencement: July 21, 2026, at 09:00 hours IST
Remote e-voting conclusion: August 19, 2026, at 17:00 hours IST
Result declaration date: On or before August 21, 2026
The resolution will be deemed passed on the last date of e-voting (August 19, 2026) if approved by the requisite majority.

Mrs. Sarita Danda was first appointed as an Additional Director (designated as Independent Director) by the Board of Directors at its meeting held on May 21, 2026, effective from that date.
The current resolution seeks shareholder approval for her appointment as an Independent Director for a term of five consecutive years, from May 21, 2026, to May 20, 2031.
She is not liable to retire by rotation.
She has been appointed as the Chairperson of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee effective May 21, 2026.

DIN: 11732470
Date of Birth: December 25, 1987
Educational Qualification: Master's Degree (MBA)
Experience: Over 15 years of experience in Management and Human Resource Development, with expertise in organizational management, human capital development, employee relations, and strategic planning.
The company has received her consent (DIR-2), a declaration of independence, a DIR-8 form confirming no disqualification, and confirmation of her registration with the Independent Director's databank.
She holds no shares in the company as of the notice date.
She holds no directorships in other listed entities and has not resigned from any listed entities in the past three years.
No remuneration details are disclosed for the directorship.

The Board has appointed Mr. Y Koteswara Rao (C P No. 7427), a Practicing Company Secretary, as the Scrutinizer for the postal ballot/e-voting process.
The company has engaged Central Depository Services Limited (CDSL) to facilitate the e-voting.
The result of the voting along with the Scrutinizer's report will be displayed on the company's website (www.gayatrisugars.com), CDSL's website (www.evotingindia.com), and communicated to the stock exchange and the RTA.

The notice is being sent electronically to members whose email addresses are registered with the company/DP.
The company's Registrar and Share Transfer Agent (RTA) is Venture Capital And Corporate Investments Private Limited.
Members can contact the RTA at info@vccipl.com for physical share-related queries or the company at cs.gsl@gayatri.co.in.
Helpdesk details for technical issues with e-voting are provided for both CDSL (helpdesk.evoting@cdslindia.com, toll-free 1800 21 09911) and NSDL (evoting@nsdl.com, 022-48867000/022-24997000).