Balmer Lawrie Investments Limited has announced the opening of a special window for the transfer and dematerialisation of physical securities, providing shareholders with an opportunity to convert their physical holdings to electronic form. This initiative represents a significant step towards modernising securities holding and enhancing investor convenience.

## Special Window Details

The special window will remain operational from 5th February 2026 to 4th February 2027, spanning exactly one year. This extended timeframe provides ample opportunity for eligible shareholders to complete their transfer and dematerialisation processes without rushing.

## Regulatory Framework

This initiative follows SEBI circular number HO/38/13/11(2)2026-MIRSD-POD/1/3750/2026 dated 30th January 2026, focusing on "Ease of Doing Investment - Special Window for Transfer and Dematerialisation of Physical Securities." The circular should be read in conjunction with Section IV, Para 17 of the Master Circular dated 6th February 2026, issued by the Securities and Exchange Board of India for Registered Registrar to an Issue and Share Transfer Agents.

## Eligibility Criteria

The company has provided clear eligibility guidelines for shareholders seeking to utilise this special window facility:

## Public Notification

Balmer Lawrie Investments Limited has fulfilled its regulatory obligations by publishing newspaper advertisements on 1st April 2026. The notifications appeared in:

• Jansatta (All India Edition, in Hindi)
• Aajkal (Kolkata Edition, in Bengali)

These advertisements are also available on the company's website at www.blinv.com , ensuring widespread accessibility for shareholders across different linguistic preferences.

## Shareholder Support

For any queries related to this special window facility, shareholders can contact the company's Registrar and Share Transfer Agents, Messrs CB Management Services Private Limited (Unit: Balmer Lawrie Investments Limited). The registrar's operational office is located at Rasoi Court, 5th Floor, 20, Sir R. N. Mukherjee Road, Kolkata - 700001.

This special window initiative demonstrates Balmer Lawrie Investments Limited's commitment to facilitating smooth transitions for shareholders while ensuring compliance with evolving regulatory requirements in the securities market.

Balmer Lawrie Investments Ltd., a Government of India enterprise, has officially declared an interim dividend of ₹2.03 per equity share for Financial Year 2025-26, following a Board of Directors meeting held on March 16, 2026.

Interim Dividend Declaration Details

The Board of Directors approved the interim dividend declaration during their meeting, which commenced at 11:30 a.m. and concluded at 12:10 p.m. The dividend will be distributed to eligible shareholders within the statutory timeline as per regulatory requirements.

Shareholders holding equity shares as of the end of March 20, 2026, will be eligible to receive the interim dividend as per Regulation 42 of the Listing Regulations.

Regulatory Compliance and Disclosure

The company has made the disclosure under Regulation 30 and 42 of Securities and Exchange Board of India (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015. The announcement follows the company's earlier intimation dated March 4, 2026, regarding the board meeting. The official communication was addressed to BSE Limited with reference number SECY/Stock Exchange/2026.

Company Information

Balmer Lawrie Investments Ltd. operates as a Government of India enterprise with its registered office located at 21, Netaji Subhas Road, Kolkata - 700 001. The company maintains transparency in its corporate communications and regulatory disclosures. The official document was signed by Abhishek Lahoti, Company Secretary & Compliance Officer.

The dividend declaration demonstrates the company's commitment to shareholder returns while maintaining compliance with all applicable listing regulations and statutory requirements.