Balrampur Chini Mills has issued a formal notice to its shareholders through newspaper publications in Business Standard (National Daily) and Arthik Lipi (Regional Daily), dated 7th May 2026, in compliance with Regulation 30 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015. The disclosure pertains to the Investor Education and Protection Fund Authority's (IEPFA) Second 100 Days Campaign — 'Saksham Niveshak' — an initiative under the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA).

IEPFA's Second 100 Days Campaign — Saksham Niveshak

The IEPFA has relaunched the Second 100 Days Campaign – Saksham Niveshak, which is effective from 1st April 2026 to 9th July 2026. The campaign is specifically designed to reach out to shareholders who have not yet claimed their unpaid or unclaimed dividends. Under this initiative, Balrampur Chini Mills continues to encourage its shareholders to come forward and avail assistance in the dividend claim process.

Key details of the campaign are outlined below:

KYC Updation and Claim Process

Shareholders who have not yet claimed their dividends are requested to update their KYC details and initiate the claim process at the earliest. Dividends are credited exclusively through electronic mode upon completion of KYC updation. The procedure for updating KYC, along with the relevant forms, is available on the Company's website at https://chini.com/investors/investors-referencer/ or on the RTA's website at https://ris.kfintech.com/clientservices/isc/isrforms.aspx .

Submission Channels for KYC Documents

Shareholders may submit their KYC documents through any of the following modes:

• By Post: Physical copies, self-attested and dated, to be sent to KFin Technologies Limited, Registrar and Share Transfer Agent (RTA) — Unit: Balrampur Chini Mills Limited, Selenium Building, Tower B, Plot No. 31-32, Financial District, Nanakramguda, Serilingampally, Hyderabad – 500032.
• By Email: From the shareholder's registered email ID, with digitally signed documents, to einward.ris@kfintech.com .
• Through Web Portal: Via the RTA's web portal at https://ris.kfintech.com .

Regulatory Disclosure

The newspaper advertisement was published on 7th May 2026 in accordance with Regulation 30 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015. The disclosure was signed by Manoj Agarwal, Company Secretary & Compliance Officer (Membership No.: A18009), on behalf of Balrampur Chini Mills Limited. The information has also been made available on the Company's website at https://chini.com/investors/news-events/ .

A new scientific study conducted by a premier academic institution under the Ministry of Chemicals & Fertilizers, Government of India—dedicated to higher and technical education across the plastics value chain and operating through a network of centres across the country—has confirmed that Polylactic Acid (PLA), a compostable polymer, degrades into safe natural substances in Indian soil conditions without leaving harmful microplastics behind. The findings, disclosed by Balrampur Chini Mills pursuant to Regulation 30 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, on 6th May, 2026, mark a significant development for the Indian bioplastics sector.

Key Study Findings

The study evaluated PLA microplastics in Indian soil over 30, 60, 90, 120, and 180 days, demonstrating substantial degradation. The following table summarises the core outcomes:

The key findings of the study can be summarised as follows:

• PLA breaks down naturally: Over 180 days, PLA microplastics reduced drastically from 287 particles/kg to just 18 particles/kg, showing near-complete degradation.
• Conventional plastics persist: Conventional plastics showed almost no reduction in microplastics, remaining in soil even after 6 months.
• No toxic residue from PLA: Heavy metal levels in degraded PLA remained well within safe international limits, making it safe for soil and agriculture.
• Supports soil life: Earthworms exposed to PLA showed healthy biological activity and were able to process it, unlike fossil-based plastics.

Scientific and Industry Perspectives

S K Nayak, Former Director General of Central Institute of Petrochemicals Engineering & Technology (CIPET), commented on the findings: "The recent study findings highlight a clear difference in how materials behave in the environment. Conventional plastics resist degradation and persist as microplastics in soil. In contrast, PLA undergoes rapid breakdown under sunlight and soil conditions, followed by true biodegradation. Within 180 days, it is largely converted into simple, bio-assimilable compounds, as confirmed by scientific analysis and biological testing. This establishes that PLA does not contribute to long-term microplastic pollution and offers a scientifically validated sustainable alternative."

Vikram Bhanushali, President of the Indian Compostable Polymer Association (ICPA), stated: "This study marks an important milestone in demonstrating that PLA and PLA-based materials can effectively biodegrade under Indian environmental conditions without leaving harmful residues. It reinforces the role of certified compostable solutions in applications where biodegradation is essential to prevent the accumulation of unrecoverable plastic waste. Importantly, these findings provide robust scientific backing for India to further reinforce and evolve its policy framework by formally integrating truly biodegradable materials into its core environmental, circularity, and sustainability strategies."

Company's Position on PLA

Avantika Saraogi, Executive Director, Balrampur Chini Mills Ltd, remarked: "This study represents a significant milestone for the Indian bioplastics sector. Traditionally, discussions were based on perceptions. However, today, there is scientific proof that materials like PLA can be recycled back into nature without creating any long-term environmental damage. The future of plastics should be focused not only on minimizing plastic waste but also developing materials that help in the recycling process within nature and that is the direction in which the industry is moving forward."

About Balrampur Chini Mills Limited

Balrampur Chini Mills Limited is one of the largest integrated sugar companies in India. The company's allied businesses comprise distillery operations and cogeneration of power. It presently has ten sugar factories located in Uttar Pradesh, India, with an aggregate sugarcane crushing capacity of 80,000 TCD, distillery and co-generation operations of 1050 KLPD and 175.7 MW (Saleable) respectively. The company is also in the process of setting up India's first Poly Lactic Acid (PLA) plant of 80,000 TPA capacity.