Abate AS Industries Limited has successfully completed the dispatch of its postal ballot notice and submitted the required newspaper advertisement to BSE Limited, confirming the completion of the postal ballot process for regularizing Mr. Harikumar V as Independent Director.

Postal Ballot Dispatch Confirmation

The company submitted a formal communication to BSE Limited confirming that the dispatch of the postal ballot notice was completed on April 9, 2026. Company Secretary and Compliance Officer Heena Rangari signed the submission, which included copies of advertisements published in Pirpagal Afternoon newspapers in both English and Tamil languages.

E-voting Timeline and Process

The postal ballot process follows the established timeline with e-voting facilities available exclusively through electronic means. Shareholders registered as of the cut-off date are eligible to participate in the voting process through the Central Depository Services platform.

Director Appointment Details

The postal ballot seeks shareholder approval for regularizing Mr. Harikumar V's appointment as Independent Director. He was initially appointed as Additional Director in the Independent category on February 12, 2026, under Section 161 of the Companies Act, 2013.

Professional Background

Lt. Col. Velayudhanpillai Harikumar brings extensive experience spanning military service and corporate leadership. His professional journey includes 20 years with the Indian Army in the Corps of Electronics and Mechanical Engineers and 15 years in corporate roles covering manufacturing operations, sales and marketing, and establishment of new facilities.

Regulatory Compliance

The disclosure complies with Regulation 30 of SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015. The company confirmed that Mr. Harikumar V is not debarred from holding office as Director by any SEBI order or other authorities. The resolution requires approval as a Special Resolution with requisite majority from shareholders.

Shareholders holding shares in both physical and demat form as on the cut-off date are eligible to participate in the voting process. The postal ballot notice has been dispatched electronically to shareholders whose email addresses are registered with the company, depositories, or Registrar and Transfer Agent PURVA Sharegistry (India) Private Limited.

ABATE AS Industries Limited has officially notified the Bombay Stock Exchange that it does not qualify as a Large Corporate under the Securities and Exchange Board of India's regulatory framework. The disclosure, made on April 8, 2026, confirms the company's status as of March 31, 2026, the last date of financial year 2025-26.

SEBI Regulatory Framework Compliance

The notification pertains to SEBI circular SEBI/HO/DDHS/P/CIR/2021/613 dated April 13, 2022, which establishes guidelines for fund raising through issuance of debt securities by large entities. Under this framework, companies classified as Large Corporates are subject to specific disclosure and compliance requirements when raising funds through debt instruments.

Company Information and Disclosure

ABATE AS Industries Limited, formerly known as Trijal Industries Limited, is registered in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu. The company's registered office is located at SF No. 348/1, Ettimadai Village, Kg Chavady (Atm), Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu - 641105.

Official Communication Details

The disclosure was submitted by Heena Rangari, Company Secretary and Compliance Officer (ACS: 49820), to the Department of Corporate Services at Bombay Stock Exchange Limited. The communication ensures compliance with regulatory requirements for transparency regarding the company's classification status under SEBI's Large Corporate framework.

This confirmation allows stakeholders to understand that ABATE AS Industries Limited is not subject to the enhanced disclosure and compliance obligations that apply specifically to Large Corporates under the referenced SEBI circular regarding debt securities fund raising.