Bharat Gears Limited has launched its Second 100-Days Campaign titled 'Saksham Niveshak' to help shareholders prevent the transfer of unclaimed dividends to the Investor Education and Protection Fund (IEPF). The campaign, running from April 1, 2026 to July 9, 2026, represents a proactive initiative by the company to engage with its shareholders and ensure they receive their rightful entitlements.

Campaign Overview and Objectives

The 'Saksham Niveshak' campaign has been launched in line with the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) communication dated March 27, 2026. The initiative focuses on four key objectives designed to protect shareholder interests and maintain updated records.

Key Focus Areas

The campaign emphasizes proactive engagement with shareholders across multiple areas. These include reaching out to shareholders to update their KYC, bank mandates, and contact information, ensuring swift processing of dividend claims and related requests, and avoiding unnecessary transfers of shares to IEPF by ensuring all eligible shareholders make necessary claims.

Action Required from Shareholders

Shareholders with specific requirements need to take immediate action to benefit from this campaign. Those with unclaimed or unpaid dividends for Financial Year 2018-19 should claim their dividends by sending requests to the company or its Registrar and Transfer Agent (RTA).

Contact Information and Resources

Shareholders can access detailed information and necessary forms through the company's official website. The Registrar and Transfer Agent, MUFG Intime India Private Limited (formerly Link Intime India Private Limited), serves as the primary contact point for assistance and submissions.

Regulatory Compliance

Bharat Gears Limited published the campaign advertisement in Financial Express (English) and Jansatta (Hindi) newspapers on April 29, 2026, in compliance with Regulation 30 and 47 of SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015. The company has informed both NSE and BSE about this initiative through official communications.

The campaign represents Bharat Gears Limited's commitment to maintaining transparent shareholder relations and ensuring that investors remain informed and empowered to claim their rightful entitlements.

Bharat Gears Limited has notified stock exchanges about significant developments regarding its Chairman and Managing Director Surinder Paul Kanwar's passport status. The company disclosed that Mr. Kanwar has filed an appeal against the revocation of his passport, marking a crucial development in the ongoing citizenship matter.

Passport Revocation and Appeal Details

The company informed exchanges on April 16, 2026 that Mr. Kanwar received communication from the Regional Passport Office regarding the revocation of his passport, which included a right of appeal to the Central Passport Office. Acting on legal advice, he promptly filed an appeal on April 15, 2026 before the competent authority at the Central Passport Office.

Board's Previous Position on Citizenship

This development follows the Board's earlier deliberation on January 23, 2026, where directors considered independent legal opinion regarding Mr. Kanwar's citizenship status. The Board concluded that the power to determine citizenship status vests exclusively with the Central Government and that Mr. Kanwar's citizenship status remains unchanged until any direction or order is issued by the Central Government.

The Board's position established that Mr. Kanwar shall continue to be regarded as a citizen of India and discharge his responsibilities as Chairman and Managing Director until further government direction.

Government Clarification Sought

Separately, Mr. Kanwar has written to the Secretaries of the Ministry of Home Affairs and the Ministry of External Affairs on March 30, 2026, seeking clarification on his citizenship status. The letter was sent through Speed Post on April 04, 2026, and the company awaits a reply from these authorities.

Corporate Governance and Transparency

Mr. Kanwar has assured the Board that he remains fully mindful of his fiduciary duties and will continue to keep the Board promptly informed of any material developments. He has advised that statutory authorities be informed accordingly in a fair and transparent manner.

The company has committed to keeping exchanges informed of any material developments in this matter as and when required, in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. This disclosure was made under Regulation 30 read with Schedule III of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015.