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.

Berger Paints India Limited has submitted its quarterly compliance certificate to major stock exchanges for the quarter ended March 31, 2026. The filing demonstrates the company's adherence to regulatory requirements governing depository and participant operations.

Regulatory Compliance Filing

The company filed the mandatory certificate with three stock exchanges on April 6, 2026. The submission covers compliance with Regulation 74(5) of SEBI (Depositories and Participants) Regulations, 2018.

Certificate Issuance and Verification

C.B Management Services Pvt. Ltd., serving as the company's Registrar and Transfer Agent, issued the compliance certificate on April 3, 2026. The certificate confirms that securities received from depository participants for dematerialization during the quarter were properly processed according to regulatory guidelines.

The RTA confirmed that all securities received for dematerialization were appropriately accepted or rejected, and that security certificates were mutilated and cancelled after due verification by depository participants. The verification process ensured that depositories' names were substituted in the register of members as registered owners within prescribed timelines.

Corporate Communication

Vice President & Company Secretary Anupito Ganguly signed the submission letter on behalf of Berger Paints India Limited. The communication was addressed to the Corporate Relationship Department of BSE, Listing Department of NSE, and Listing Department of Calcutta Stock Exchange.

Company Information

The quarterly compliance certificate filing represents standard regulatory practice for listed companies, ensuring transparency in depository operations and maintaining investor confidence in the dematerialization process.