Key Event Details

G. P. Kundargi (DIN: 02256516) is completing his second consecutive term as Independent Director on 11 November 2026 and will accordingly cease to be an Independent Director effective that date.

Board Action

As previously intimated via letter No. SMIORE / SEC / 2026-27 / 59 dated 3 November 2026, the Board has appointed G. P. Kundargi as a Non-Executive Director of the Company with effect from 12 November 2026. This appointment is subject to shareholders' approval, and he will be liable to retire by rotation.

Historical Context

Pursuant to a resolution passed by shareholders at the 67th Annual General Meeting held on 22 September 2021, G. P. Kundargi was re-appointed as an Independent Director for a second term of five consecutive years commencing from 12 November 2021 till 11 November 2026. He was not liable to retire by rotation during his Independent Director term.