GP Petroleums Appoints Rahul Shetty Independent Director

Scrip Symbol / Code: 532543 / GULFPETRO

Date: September 22, 2026

Mr. Rahul Arun Shetty (DIN: 08733159) was appointed as an Additional Director (Non-Executive, Independent) of the Company
The appointment was made via Circular Resolution circulated on September 21, 2026 and approved by the Board on September 22, 2026
Effective date: September 21, 2026 for a period of two consecutive years
The appointment is subject to approval of Members at the General Meeting/Postal Ballot as per Regulation 17 of SEBI LODR Regulations and other statutory/regulatory approvals
The appointment was made pursuant to the recommendation of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee
Mr. Shetty is not related to any of the Directors of the Company
He is not debarred from holding the office of director by virtue of any SEBI order or any other such authority

UK-based investment professional and entrepreneur
Currently serving as Founder & Director of Optimus Investments, a London-headquartered firm focused on real estate investment, asset management, and capital raising
Over 20 years of experience in investment banking and real estate
Previous experience includes investment banking with bulge bracket banks: Lehman Brothers, Nomura, and Barclays
Currently serves as Non-Executive Independent Director for Vedanta Power
At Optimus, focuses on UK real estate investments, structuring opportunities for international investors, and managing development and asset portfolios
The firm operates out of London and has been active since 2019
Holds a degree in Computer Engineering and is an alumnus of Duke University

| Sr. No. | Name of the Member | Designation |

| 1. | Mr. Rajesh Mittal | Chairman |

| 2. | Mr. Ayush Goel | Member |

| 3. | Mr. Rahul Arun Shetty | Member |

| Sr. No. | Name of the Member | Designation |

| 1. | Mr. Ayush Goel | Chairman |

| 2. | Mr. Arjun Verma | Member |

| 3. | Mr. Rahul Arun Shetty | Member |