Section A – KMP Resignation Details

Name of Resigning KMP: Mr. Rajavelu N.K.

Designation: Chief Executive Officer – Crop Care Business

Reason for Resignation: To pursue an opportunity outside the Company.

Effective Date of Resignation: November 24, 2026 (close of business hours)

Date of Resignation Letter: September 21, 2026

Duration in Role: Not Specified

Board’s Acknowledgment / Statement: The Board of Directors noted the resignation on September 21, 2026, upon recommendation of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee.

Replacement Appointed: Mr. Sivaram Yadavalli was appointed as Interim Chief Executive Officer – Crop Care Business.

Regulatory Compliance Statement: Disclosure is made pursuant to Regulation 30 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 read with Schedule III to the Listing Regulations.

Delay in Disclosure: Not Specified

Section B – Additional Observations or Disclosures

Transition & Internal Role Reallocations: The resigning KMP is committed to ensuring a smooth transition and will work closely with the team over the coming weeks to hand over responsibilities effectively.

Successor Appointments: Mr. Sivaram Yadavalli, Head – Strategy & Business Development, has been appointed as the Interim Chief Executive Officer – Crop Care Business effective November 25, 2026. His brief profile is as follows:

  • He has been Head of Strategy & Business Development at Godrej Agrovet since 2021.
  • He leads the company's growth strategy, M&A, business transformation, and the incubation of new businesses.
  • His professional background includes management consulting roles at Accenture, Strategy& (PwC), A.T. Kearney, and Tata Strategic Management Group.
  • He has delivered projects in growth strategy, go-to-market, and operational excellence across multiple industries.
  • He holds a gold medal in Business Management from XLRI, Jamshedpur and a gold medal in Engineering from College of Engineering, Guindy.

Section C – Financial & Governance Disclosures (If Present)

Audited Financial Results: Not Specified

Auditor’s Report Summary: Not Specified

Dividends / Capital Changes / Buybacks: Not Specified

Board / Committee Updates or Key Appointments: The appointment of the interim CEO was noted by the Board of Directors upon recommendation of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee.