Asian Paints Limited will participate in the Jefferies 5th India Forum on September 16, 2026. The company confirmed the schedule in a filing with stock exchanges, stating that representatives will engage in group and one-on-one sessions.

The meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, September 16, 2026, starting at 11:00 am. It will be held in Gurugram. The company noted that the schedule may change due to exigencies on the part of the investor or the company.

Regulatory Disclosure

The intimation was issued pursuant to Regulation 30 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015. Asian Paints explicitly stated that no unpublished price-sensitive information will be shared during the conference.

The filing was signed by R J Jeyamurugan, CFO and Company Secretary, on September 7, 2026.

Asian Paints has appointed Leo Puri as an Additional and Independent Director on its Board. The company confirmed that Puri will also serve as the Chairman of the Board starting from January 23, 2027.

The Board of Directors approved the appointment during a meeting held on September 7, 2026. The decision was based on the recommendation of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee.

Leadership Transition

Puri’s appointment as Chairman succeeds R. Seshasayee, whose term as Independent Director concludes on January 22, 2027. Seshasayee had been serving as Chairman since October 1, 2023.

Puri’s initial term as an Additional and Independent Director is set for five consecutive years. The term commences on September 7, 2026, and ends on September 6, 2031. His tenure as Chairman will continue until the conclusion of his current term as an Independent Director.

Shareholder Approval Required

The appointments are subject to shareholder approval. The company stated that it will seek this approval through a Postal Ballot. Details regarding the ballot process will be communicated in due course.

Profile of Mr. Leo Puri

Leo Puri brings four decades of experience in the financial sector and industry leadership. He currently serves as the Advisory India Chair at Apax, a global private equity firm.

His board roles include:

• Chairman and Independent Director at Fortis Healthcare Limited
• Lead Independent Director at Dr. Reddy's Laboratories Limited
• Independent Director at Amadeus IT Group

Previously, Puri served as Chairman for South & Southeast Asia at JP Morgan Chase. He also held positions as Managing Director and CEO of UTI Asset Management Company Limited, Managing Director and General Partner at Warburg Pincus, and Senior Partner at McKinsey & Company.

The company confirmed that Puri meets the independence criteria prescribed under the Companies Act, 2013 and the SEBI Listing Regulations. He is not related to any directors, key managerial personnel, or promoters of the company.