Accel promoter N R Panicker acquired 14,000 equity shares through the open market on September 10, 2026, pursuant to Regulation 29(2) of the SEBI (Substantial Acquisition of Shares and Takeovers) Regulations, 2011.

The acquisition increases his stake in the company from 40.60% to 40.63% of the total voting capital. The transaction involved no encumbrances or convertible securities.

Shareholding Details

Panicker held 2,33,74,958 shares carrying voting rights prior to the transaction. This represented 40.60% of the company’s total share and diluted voting capital.

Following the open market purchase, his total holding stands at 2,33,88,958 shares. There were no shares encumbered with pledges or liens before or after the acquisition.

Capital Structure Context

The disclosure notes that the total equity share capital used for calculating percentages is 5,75,72,401 equity shares of ₹2/- each. This figure aligns with the shareholding pattern filed under Regulation 31 as on June 30, 2026.

The company’s paid-up equity capital as per Registrar of Companies records is higher at 5,81,78,651 shares. The difference of 6,06,250 shares relates to the amalgamation of Accel Media Ventures Limited and is pending listing approval from BSE Limited.

What the Numbers Show

The promoter’s incremental purchase of 14,000 shares represents a marginal increase in concentration, raising the promoter group’s voting power by just 0.03 percentage points. With no encumbrances reported, the promoter’s stake remains fully unpledged.

Accel Limited has notified BSE Limited that the register of members and share transfer books will remain closed from September 22, 2026 to September 29, 2026 for its 40th Annual General Meeting.

The company issued the intimation on September 3, 2026 under Regulation 42 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015. The record date is fixed at September 22, 2026. This closure period ensures that only shareholders on record during this window are eligible to participate in the meeting scheduled for September 29, 2026.

AGM Key Dates

The following schedule governs shareholder participation and remote e-voting:

Business to Be Transacted

The AGM notice, dated August 11, 2026, sets out the following ordinary business items:

• Adoption of audited standalone and consolidated financial statements for the year ended March 31, 2026, along with the Directors' and Auditors' Reports.
• Re-appointment of Mr. N. R. Panicker (DIN: 00236198), Chairman and Managing Director, who retires by rotation and is eligible for re-appointment.
• Appointment of M/s. Menon & Pai, Chartered Accountants (Firm Registration No. 008025S, Peer Review No. 025427) as Statutory Auditors for a term of five consecutive years, from the conclusion of the 40th AGM until the conclusion of the 45th AGM, in place of retiring auditors M/s. K. S. Aiyar & Co., Chartered Accountants, whose five-year term expires at the conclusion of this meeting.

E-Voting and Participation

In terms of Section 108 of the Companies Act, 2013 and Regulation 44 of the SEBI (LODR) Regulations, 2015, the company has engaged National Securities Depository Limited (NSDL) to facilitate remote e-voting. Members whose names appear in the register of members or register of beneficial owners as on the cut-off date of September 22, 2026 are entitled to vote. Members who have cast their vote by remote e-voting may attend the AGM but shall not be entitled to vote again.

The AGM notice, Annual Report for FY 2025-26, and e-voting instructions are available on the company's website at www.accel-india.com and on NSDL's e-voting platform at www.evoting.nsdl.com . The notice forms part of the 40th Annual Report of the Company for FY 2025-26.

Dividend and Book Closure

The Board of Directors has not recommended any dividend for FY 2025-26. Accordingly, the Register of Members and Share Transfer Books need not be closed for dividend purposes, but the book closure clause is applicable for the AGM participation as per the new intimation.

Vishnu S, Company Secretary, signed the intimation letter addressed to the Manager, Corporate Relationship Department, BSE Limited, Mumbai.