Key Event Details

The Board of Directors of Oriental Aromatics Limited, at its meeting held on November 4, 2026, based on the recommendations of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee, approved the appointment of Ms. Amruda V. Nair (DIN: 06716791) as an Additional Director in the category of Non-Executive Independent Director of the Company with effect from November 4, 2026.

Appointment Term

The term of her appointment as an Independent Director will be for a period of 5 years from November 4, 2026 to November 3, 2031 (both days inclusive).

Approval Requirements

The appointment is subject to the approval of members of the Company through a Special Resolution via Postal Ballot.

Director Profile Details

Ms. Amruda Nair holds a degree in Economics, a degree in Hospitality Management from Stenden University, The Netherlands, and a Master's degree in Hospitality from Cornell University's School of Hotel Administration, New York. She is an accomplished entrepreneur and third generation hotelier with more than two decades of experience in the hospitality and asset management sectors. She is the Founder and Director of Araiya Hotels & Resorts, a hotel management company focused on developing and managing lifestyle hospitality projects in India. She also leads Araiya Malta, with hospitality and upscale dining ventures across Malta and Portugal. She also serves on the Board of HLV Limited, which owns and operates The Leela Mumbai.

Professional Recognition

Ms. Nair has received several prestigious recognitions including the Generation Next Award for Hospitality (2011), Young FICCI Ladies Organization Women Achiever's Award (2012), and the Rising Star — South Asia Award at the Hotel Investment Forum (2016). She has been featured in Hotelier India's Power List.

Professional Affiliations

She is actively associated with various industry bodies and social initiatives, including the CEO Committee of Global Hotel Alliance, UAE, and has previously served as a Trustee of Apne Aap Women's Collective, India.

Director Relationships Disclosure

There are no relationships between directors to disclose in relation to this appointment.

Next Steps

The Postal Ballot Notice and other relevant information/documents will be circulated to the Members of the Company and submitted to the stock exchanges in due course. The information will be made available on the company website at www.orientalaromatics.com.