Berger paints India Limited has submitted its mandatory initial disclosure to stock exchanges, confirming its status under the SEBI Large Corporate framework. The submission, dated April 9, 2026, was made to BSE Limited, National Stock Exchange of India Limited, and The Calcutta Stock Exchange Ltd in compliance with regulatory requirements.

Regulatory Compliance Framework

The disclosure was submitted in accordance with SEBI Circular SEBI/HO/DDHS/DDHS-RACPOD1/P/CIR/2023/172 dated October 19, 2023, read with Chapter XII of SEBI Operational Circular No. SEBI/HO/DDHS/P/CIR/2021/613 dated August 10, 2021, and SEBI Circular SEBI/HO/DDHS/CIR/P/2018/144 dated November 26, 2018. These circulars establish the framework for identifying and regulating Large Corporates in the Indian financial market.

Key Financial Disclosures

The company provided specific financial information as required under the SEBI framework:

Large Corporate Status Confirmation

Berger Paints India Limited explicitly confirmed that it does not qualify as a Large Corporate as per the applicability criteria outlined in SEBI Circular SEBI/HO/DDHS/DDHS-RACPOD1/P/CIR/2023/172 dated October 19, 2023. This confirmation indicates that the company falls outside the regulatory threshold established for Large Corporate classification.

Credit Rating and Financial Position

The company maintained its highest credit rating of CRISIL AAA during the previous financial year 2025-26, reflecting strong creditworthiness and financial stability. The disclosure also revealed that Berger Paints India Limited had nil outstanding long-term borrowings as of March 31, 2026, indicating a debt-free position in terms of long-term obligations.

Administrative Details

The disclosure was signed by Arunito Ganguly, Vice President & Company Secretary, and submitted to all relevant stock exchanges where the company's shares are listed. The submission ensures compliance with SEBI's transparency and disclosure requirements for publicly listed companies in India.

Berger Paints India Limited has announced the opening of a special window for transfer and dematerialization of physical shares, providing shareholders with a renewed opportunity to complete previously incomplete share transfer processes. The initiative follows regulatory guidelines and aims to facilitate the conversion of physical shares to dematerialized form.

Special Window Details

The special window will remain open for one year, from February 5, 2026 to February 4, 2027, as per SEBI circular no. HO/38/13/11(2)2026-MIRSD-POD/I/3750/2026 dated January 30, 2026. This facility specifically targets transfer deeds that were executed before April 1, 2019 but faced processing issues.

Eligibility Criteria

The company has outlined specific eligibility requirements for shareholders seeking to utilize this facility. Transfer deeds executed before April 1, 2019 that were previously rejected, returned, or not attended due to document deficiencies are eligible for re-lodgement.

Processing Requirements

All shares re-lodged during this period will be processed through the transfer-cum-demat route, meaning they will only be issued in dematerialized form after transfer. The transferred securities will be subject to a lock-in period of one year from the date of registration of transfer.

During the lock-in period, such securities cannot be transferred, lien-marked, or pledged. One mandatory requirement for lodging requests is the submission of original share certificates along with the transfer deed.

Exclusions

Certain cases will not be considered under this special window:

• Cases involving disputes between transferor and transferee
• Securities that have been transferred to Investor Education and Protection Fund (IEPF)
• Requests involving disputed ownership

Shareholder Action Required

Shareholders who missed earlier deadlines for re-lodgement of transfer deeds are encouraged to take advantage of this opportunity. They must furnish necessary documents to the company's Registrar and Transfer Agent, M/s C B Management Services (P) Limited, located at 20 R.N. Mukherjee Road, 5th Floor, Kolkata-700001.

The company has published newspaper advertisements in both English and Bengali newspapers to ensure widespread awareness among shareholders. Transfer requests submitted after February 4, 2027 will not be accepted by the company or its Registrar and Transfer Agent.

This initiative represents Berger Paints' commitment to facilitating shareholder services and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements for the dematerialization of physical securities.