Date: September 18, 2026

ESG Rating Information

Niche Ninety Nine Capability and Certifications (OPC) Private Limited (Niche99), a SEBI registered ESG Rating Provider, has assigned an Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Rating of "70" under the "Leader" category to HFCL Limited. The rating communication is dated September 15, 2026.

The rating reflects the Company's strong commitment to sustainable growth, environmental stewardship, social responsibility and robust corporate governance practices.

The rating report can be accessed through the link: https://niche99.com/niche99-esg-ratings

Important Clarification

The Company has not engaged Niche99 for ESG Rating services. Niche99 independently prepared the report based on data pertaining to the Company available in the public domain.

Disclosure Timeline

The communication from Niche99 was received in the Company's Junk/Spam folder on September 15, 2026 and did not come to the attention of concerned officials initially. Pursuant to a communication received from BSE Limited on September 17, 2026, the Company reviewed the said folder and became aware of the communication. The disclosure is being made promptly upon becoming aware of the rating.