Hexagon Nutrition Appoints Arun Kelkar as Chairman

Nature of change: Appointment of Mr. Arun Purushottam Kelkar (DIN: 00171276) as Executive Director and Chairman of the Company
Effective date: October 28, 2026, following shareholder approval at the Extra-Ordinary General Meeting held on the same date
Term: 5-year appointment period
Profile and qualifications: Mr. Kelkar has been associated with Hexagon Nutrition Limited since its incorporation. He previously worked with Siemens India Limited and Castrol India Limited. He is described as a professional turned entrepreneur with over 4 decades of work experience in various industries including the food and nutrition industry. He is characterized as a visionary who has been instrumental in formulating and implementing strategies and policies of the Company.
Regulatory compliance: The appointment complies with SEBI Listing Regulations and SEBI Master Circular HO/49/14/14(7)2025-CFD-POD2/I/3762/2026 dated January 30, 2026. Mr. Kelkar is confirmed not to be debarred from holding the office of director by virtue of any order passed by SEBI or any other authority.
Relationships: Mr. Arun Purushottam Kelkar is the father of Dr. Nikhil Arun Kelkar and Mr. Vikram Arun Kelkar (Managing Director, DIN: 02302364)

No financial results, fundraising, or operational approvals are disclosed in this filing beyond the director appointment.

No specific business outlook, risk commentary, or strategic initiatives are disclosed beyond the leadership appointment.

Reference numbers: HNL/SEC/2026-27/54 (company reference), SEBI Master Circular HO/49/14/14(7)2025-CFD-POD2/I/3762/2026 dated January 30, 2026
Compliance: Disclosure made under Regulation 30 of SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015
Communication: Addressed to both National Stock Exchange of India Limited (SYMBOL: HEXAGON) and BSE Limited (Scrip Code: 544785)
Website disclosure: The information is being uploaded to the company's website at www.hexagonnutrition.com