Linde India Limited held its Ninetieth Annual General Meeting (AGM) through Video Conference (VC)/Other Audio-Visual Means (OAVM) on Thursday, 13 August 2026 at 10:00 A.M. (IST). The meeting was conducted in compliance with the Companies Act, 2013, SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, and relevant MCA and SEBI circulars.

Mr Michael James Devine, Chairman, presided over the meeting. The Company had received one representation under Section 113 of the Companies Act, 2013 from The BOC Group Ltd., U.K., a wholly owned subsidiary of Linde plc (the ultimate Holding Company), in respect of its 75% shareholding comprising 63,963,167 equity shares in the Company.

The Register of Directors and Key Managerial Personnel and their shareholdings under Section 170 and the Register of Contracts or Arrangements in which Directors are interested under Section 189, together with the Report(s) of the Statutory Auditors and Secretarial Auditors, remained open and accessible to the Members electronically throughout the meeting.

The Chairman delivered a speech covering the Company's performance, strengthening the core business, sustainability and energy transition, industry and economic outlook, and strategic direction. Mr Milan Sadhukhan, the Managing Director, made a presentation covering an overview of Linde plc and Linde India, SHEQ priorities, Community Stewardship, Customer Focus, Financial Performance for the year ended 31 March 2026, the Balance Sheet as on 31 March 2026, and the way forward including growth outlook and the Sustainable Development Framework.

As the Independent Auditor's Report (Standalone and Consolidated) and the Secretarial Audit Report contained qualifications, Mr Amit Dhanuka, Company Secretary, read out the qualified opinions and the Management's response thereon.

Resolutions Passed

The following resolutions, as set forth in the AGM Notice, were proposed and deemed passed subject to receipt of requisite votes:

Ordinary Business:

1. Adoption of Financial Statements: Ordinary Resolution for adoption of the Audited Standalone Financial Statements for the financial year ended 31 March 2026, the Reports of the Auditors and Directors thereon, and the Audited Consolidated Financial Statements for the financial year ended 31 March 2026 and the Reports of the Auditors thereon.

2. Declaration of Dividend: Ordinary Resolution for declaration of Dividend on 85,284,223 Equity Shares of ₹10 each for FY26, at the rate of 120%, i.e., ₹12 per equity share (inclusive of a special dividend of 80%, i.e., ₹8 per equity share).

3. Appointment of Director: Ordinary Resolution for the re-appointment of Mr Michael James Devine as Director, retiring by rotation.

Special Business:

4. Ratification of Cost Auditors' Remuneration: Ordinary Resolution for ratification of remuneration of M/s. Mani & Co., Cost Auditors for the financial year ending on 31 March 2027.

Meeting Proceedings and Voting

The Chairman and Managing Director responded to questions received in advance and from speaker shareholders during the meeting. The e-voting window on the NSDL platform was opened for 30 minutes during the meeting. The Board had appointed Mr P K Sarawagi, Practicing Company Secretary, as the Scrutinizer for the e-voting process.

A total of 73 Members were present during the AGM. The meeting concluded at 12:45 P.M. IST.

This disclosure is made in compliance with Regulation 30 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015.