The Board of Directors of alfred herbert appointed M/s. Chaudhuri P and Associates as its Internal Auditor for the Financial Year 2026-27. The decision was taken during a board meeting held on August 06, 2026, following a recommendation from the Audit Committee. This appointment ensures compliance with Section 138 of the Companies Act, 2013, mandating internal audit mechanisms for eligible companies.

The company disclosed the appointment under Regulation 30 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015. The intimation was submitted to BSE Limited in accordance with SEBI Master Circular No. HO/49/14/14(7)2025-CFD-POD2/I/3762/2026 dated January 30, 2026. The disclosures were also uploaded to the company’s website for public access.

Appointment Details

M/s. Chaudhuri P and Associates, Chartered Accountants (Firm Regn No-324911E), has been engaged to conduct the internal audit for the financial year ending March 31, 2027. The firm is registered with the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI).

Auditor Profile

Established in 2002, M/s. Chaudhuri P and Associates is a two-decade-old firm of practicing Chartered Accountants. The firm provides services including statutory audit, internal audit, direct and indirect taxation, GST matters, treasury management, and ERP implementation using SAP, Oracle, and Tally. It also handles strategic planning, fund raising, credit rating, and professional advisory services.

The firm is led by CA Partha Chowdhury, who possesses extensive experience in statutory and tax audits for companies, banks, financial institutions, NBFCs, and healthcare entities. His expertise includes designing accounting structures, cash flow management, risk assessment, restructuring, and company law matters. He has previously served as a Central State Auditor and handled multiple branch financial controls.

Meeting Information

The Board meeting commenced at 10:30 A.M. and concluded at 12:45 P.M. on August 06, 2026. Trupti Upadhyay, Company Secretary & Chief Financial Officer, signed the disclosure letter addressed to the Secretary, Listing Department, BSE Limited. No relationships between directors and the appointed auditor were disclosed, as this category was marked "Not Applicable" in the filing.

Alfred Herbert (India) Limited has announced the convening of its 106th Annual General Meeting on Friday, August 28, 2026, at 10:30 A.M. (IST), to be held through Video Conference (VC) and Other Audio-Visual Means (OAVM), without the physical presence of members at the registered office. The meeting will be conducted pursuant to applicable provisions of the Companies Act, 2013, SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, and relevant circulars issued by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs and SEBI. The AGM Notice, along with the Annual Report for FY 2025-26, was electronically dispatched to shareholders on Saturday, August 01, 2026.

AGM Key Dates and Schedule

The following table summarises the key dates and milestones associated with the 106th AGM:

E-Voting and Shareholder Participation

The company has engaged Central Depository Services (India) Limited (CDSL) to provide the e-voting facility. Remote e-voting will be open from Tuesday, August 25, 2026 at 9:00 A.M. and will close on Thursday, August 27, 2026 at 5:00 P.M. Members who have not cast their votes through remote e-voting and are present at the AGM via VC/OAVM will be eligible to vote through the e-voting system during the meeting. Members who have already cast their votes through remote e-voting may attend the AGM via VC/OAVM but will not be entitled to vote again.

Only those members whose names are recorded in the register of members or register of beneficial owners maintained by depositories as on the cut-off date of August 21, 2026 will be entitled to avail the remote e-voting facility or vote at the AGM. Members with queries related to e-voting may contact CDSL at the toll-free number 1800 210 9911 or write to helpdesk.evoting@cdslindia.com .

Dividend Recommendation

The Board of Directors, at its meeting held on May 27, 2026, recommended payment of dividend on equity shares for the financial year ended March 31, 2026. The record date for determining the names of members eligible for dividend, if declared at the AGM, is August 21, 2026. As per the prevailing provisions of the Income-tax Act, 1961, dividend paid or distributed by the company is taxable in the hands of members, and the company will deduct tax at source (TDS) at the prescribed rates at the time of payment.

Members are requested to submit applicable documents on or before August 21, 2026 to enable the company to determine the appropriate TDS rate. Members holding shares in demat form are required to register or update their KYC details with their respective Depository Participant. Members holding shares in physical form are required to submit duly filled and signed Form ISR-1 to Maheshwari Datamatics Pvt. Ltd., 23, R.N. Mukherjee Road, 5th Floor, Kolkata - 700 001.

Access to AGM Notice and Annual Report

The Notice of the AGM and the Annual Report for FY 2025-26 are accessible through the following channels:

• Company website: www.alfredherbert.co.in
• BSE Limited: www.bseindia.com
• CDSL website: www.evotingindia.com

Physical copies of the AGM Notice and Annual Report 2025-26 will be sent to members who request the same. The notice has been published in Financial Express (English Edition) and Ekdin (Bengali Edition) on Sunday, August 02, 2026, pursuant to applicable regulatory provisions. The communication has been signed by Trupti Upadhyay, Company Secretary & Chief Financial Officer, on behalf of Alfred Herbert (India) Limited, from Kolkata, dated 1st August, 2026.