1. Reappointment of Mr. N. Sivaraman as Independent Director

  • Mr. N. Sivaraman (DIN: 00001747) is reappointed as an Independent Director for a second term
  • His first five-year term concludes on 31st August, 2026
  • Reappointment approved for 3 consecutive years from 1st September, 2026 to 31st August, 2029
  • Based on recommendation of Nomination and Remuneration Committee
  • Special resolution included in Notice of ensuing Annual General Meeting for shareholder approval
  • Mr. Sivaraman is not related to any Director of the Company
  • Satisfies independence criteria under Companies Act, 2013 and SEBI LODR
  • Not debarred from holding director office by SEBI or any other authority

2. Appointment of Mr. Anand Mohan Tiwari as Independent Director

  • Mr. Anand Mohan Tiwari (DIN: 02986260) appointed as Independent Director
  • Term: 2 consecutive years from 31st August, 2026 to 30th August, 2028
  • Based on recommendation of Nomination and Remuneration Committee
  • Special resolution included in Notice of ensuing Annual General Meeting for shareholder approval
  • Mr. Tiwari is not related to any Director of the Company
  • Satisfies independence criteria under Companies Act, 2013 and SEBI LODR
  • Not debarred from holding director office by SEBI or any other authority

3. Appointment of Mr. Chetan Shah as Non-Executive Non-Independent Director

  • Mr. Chetan Shah (DIN: 00488127) appointed as Non-Executive Non-Independent Director
  • His term as Managing Director ends on 31st August, 2026
  • Appointment effective from 1st September, 2026
  • Based on his experience and expertise in agrochemicals business and long association with the Company
  • Based on recommendation of Nomination and Remuneration Committee
  • Ordinary resolution included in Notice of ensuing Annual General Meeting for shareholder approval
  • Will be liable to retire by rotation
  • Mr. Shah is not related to any Director of the Company
  • Not debarred from holding director office by SEBI or any other authority

Additional Information

  • All appointments subject to shareholder approval through resolutions in ensuing Annual General Meeting
  • Board composition continues to comply with Companies Act, 2013 and SEBI LODR requirements
  • Board meeting duration: 04:04 P.M. to 04:46 P.M. on 26th May, 2026
  • Disclosure signed by Deepika Trivedi, Company Secretary & Compliance Officer

Director Profiles Summary

| Director | Experience | Qualifications |

| Mr. N. Sivaraman | 42 years as finance professional and business leader, 34 years with Larson & Toubro Group, former President and Whole-time Director of L&T Finance, former MD & Group CEO at ICRA Limited, former COO of IL&FS Limited | Chartered Accountant |

| Mr. Anand Mohan Tiwari | Over 30 years in Indian Administrative Service, expertise in governance, industry, education, training and social development, leadership roles in energy, petrochemicals, fertilizers, former Managing Director of state enterprises in chemical and fertilizer sectors | Science and management academic credentials, extensive international training |

| Mr. Chetan Shah | Over 50 years in agrochemicals industry, long association with the Company, previously served as Managing Director during period of remarkable business growth | Industry veteran |