Bengal & Assam Company Limited has successfully completed its postal ballot process and published mandatory newspaper notices for its registered office relocation from West Bengal to Haryana. Following shareholder approval on April 6, 2026, the company published notices in prescribed format on April 9, 2026, as part of the regulatory compliance process under the Companies Act, 2013.

Postal Ballot Results and Shareholder Approval

The postal ballot witnessed overwhelming shareholder support across all categories:

The results demonstrate exceptional support for the proposed relocation, with 9,621,399 votes cast in favour representing 100.00% of valid votes polled. Only 47 votes were cast against the resolution, representing a negligible 0.0004% of total valid votes.

Newspaper Publication and Regulatory Compliance

On April 9, 2026, the company published mandatory newspaper notices in Form INC-26 format in both Bengali and English languages. The notices appeared in Aajkal (Kolkata edition) in Bengali and Financial Express (all editions) in English, fulfilling requirements under Rule 30 of the Companies (Incorporation) Rules, 2014.

The newspaper notice invites objections from any person whose interests may be affected by the proposed registered office change. Objections must be filed within fourteen days of publication either through the MCA-21 portal or by registered post to the Regional Director, Eastern Region, Kolkata.

Voting Process and Timeline

The postal ballot notice was issued on February 13, 2026, and dispatched to shareholders on February 24, 2026. The company sent notices via email to 18,691 members whose email addresses were registered. Remote e-voting commenced on March 7, 2026, at 10:00 AM and concluded on April 5, 2026, at 5:00 PM through the CDSL e-voting platform.

Next Steps and Corporate Details

With newspaper publication completed, Bengal & Assam Company Limited will proceed with its formal application to the Regional Director, Ministry of Corporate Affairs, Eastern Region, Kolkata. The company, operating for 140 years as part of the J.K. Organization, currently maintains its registered office at 7, Council House Street, Kolkata, West Bengal. Company Secretary Dillip Kumar Swain has been overseeing the entire relocation process and signed all regulatory communications under BSE Scrip Code 533095.

Bengal & Assam Company Limited has submitted its quarterly compliance certificate under SEBI regulations for the quarter ended 31st March, 2026. The certificate, dated 7th April, 2026, was filed in accordance with Regulation 74(5) of the SEBI (Depositories and Participants) Regulations, 2018.

Regulatory Compliance Filing

The company forwarded the compliance certificate to both major depositories in India through Company Secretary Dillip Kumar Swain. The filing demonstrates the company's adherence to regulatory requirements for securities dematerialization processes.

Depositories Notified

The compliance certificate was submitted to India's primary securities depositories to ensure proper regulatory documentation. Both institutions received copies of the certification confirming the company's compliance with dematerialization regulations.

Recipients:

• National Securities Depository Limited, Mumbai
• Central Depository Services (India) Limited, Mumbai
• BSE Limited (through BSE Listing Centre)

Registrar Confirmation

Alankit Assignments Limited, serving as the company's Registrar and Share Transfer Agent, provided the compliance certificate dated 7th April, 2026. The registrar confirmed that all securities received for dematerialization were properly processed according to regulatory requirements.

Regulatory Adherence

The registrar certified that securities received for dematerialization were mutilated and cancelled after due verification, with the depository's name substituted in company records as the registered owner within the mandated 15-day timeline. Additionally, the confirmation stated that dematerialized securities continue to be listed on the same stock exchanges where the original securities were listed.

This quarterly filing represents part of Bengal & Assam Company Limited's ongoing compliance with SEBI regulations governing depositories and participants, ensuring transparency in securities handling and investor protection.