Asahi India Glass has informed stock exchanges of a partial breakdown of the exhaust chimney at its float glass plant located in Soniyana, Rajasthan. The incident occurred on May 3, 2026, and was apparently caused by a local whirlwind or squall. The disclosure was made under Regulation 30 of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, on May 4, 2026.

Incident Details

The exhaust chimney at the Soniyana float glass plant partially broke down, with the company attributing the cause to a local whirlwind or squall. Asahi India Glass noted that the chimney's construction was carried out as per standard and proven designs and was executed through reputed and experienced fabricators. The company has stated that it is currently assessing the extent of damage to the chimney and is in the process of identifying the root cause of the incident.

No Injuries or Operational Disruption to Key Equipment

The company confirmed that there has been no human injury as a result of the incident. All plant and machinery, including the float glass furnace and other key equipment, continue to be functional. Asahi India Glass also stated that there is no risk to supplies for its OEM and project customers.

Regulatory Disclosure Summary

As required under the Listing Regulations read with SEBI Master Circular dated January 30, 2026, the company provided the following disclosures:

Company's Response

Asahi India Glass stated that as a responsible corporate, it remains committed to determining the root cause of the incident and remains in compliance with all applicable laws. The disclosure was signed by Gopal Ganatra, Executive Director, General Counsel & Company Secretary.

Asahi India Glass Limited has issued a postal ballot notice seeking shareholder approval for a key board appointment through remote e-voting. The company announced the postal ballot process on April 9, 2026, with the notice dated March 30, 2026.

Proposed Director Appointment

The postal ballot seeks approval for the appointment of Mr. Takahiro Tokuda (DIN: 09544810) as Non-Executive Independent Director. The appointment is proposed following the resignation and permanent return to Japan of Mr. Setsuya Yoshino.

Director Profile and Experience

Mr. Tokuda holds a bachelor's degree in agriculture from University of Tokyo, Japan, and has been associated with Mitsubishi Corporation, Japan since April 1992. His professional background includes:

• Over 30 years of experience at Mitsubishi Corporation
• Former C.O.O. of a large Business Division at Mitsubishi Corporation
• General Manager of Bio-Fine Chemicals Department
• Executive Vice President at Mitsubishi Corporation Life Sciences Ltd.
• Board positions across multiple companies in diverse industries and countries

Areas of Expertise

• Manufacturing
• Business Management
• General Management
• Corporate Governance

E-Voting Schedule and Process

The company has engaged Central Depository Services Limited (CDSL) to provide remote e-voting facilities for shareholders.

Regulatory Compliance

The postal ballot notice has been issued in compliance with:

• Section 108 & 110 of the Companies Act, 2013
• Rule 20 & 22 of the Companies (Management and Administration) Rules, 2014
• Regulation 30 of SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015
• MCA General Circulars issued between 2020-2025

The Board of Directors appointed Mr. Sanjeev Pandey (Membership No. 10272, Certificate of Practice No. 17237), Partner of SSPK & Co., Company Secretaries, as the Scrutinizer to conduct the postal ballot process.

Current Directorships

Mr. Tokuda currently serves as a director on the boards of:

• Mitsubishi Corporation India Private Limited
• Deccan Fine Chemicals (India) Private Limited

The appointment requires approval through a Special Resolution, and if approved, the resolution will be deemed passed on May 9, 2026. The postal ballot notice and related documents are available on the company's website at www.aisglass.com .