Castrol India Limited has submitted its quarterly compliance certificate to the stock exchanges for the quarter ended 31 March 2026, fulfilling regulatory requirements under SEBI depositories regulations. The certificate confirms the company's adherence to prescribed dematerialization processes and securities handling procedures.

Regulatory Compliance Filing

The company filed the compliance certificate with both BSE Limited and National Stock Exchange of India Limited on 7 April 2026. This submission is mandatory under Regulation 74(5) of the SEBI (Depositories and Participants) Regulations, 2018, for all listed companies.

Certificate Confirmation

KFin Technologies Limited, serving as the company's Registrar and Transfer Agent, issued the compliance certificate dated 6 April 2026. The certificate confirms that securities received from depository participants for dematerialization during 1 January 2026 to 31 March 2026 were properly processed and confirmed to the depositories within prescribed timelines.

Dematerialization Process Compliance

The certification covers several key compliance areas:

• Securities received for dematerialization were confirmed (accepted/rejected) to depositories
• Securities comprised in certificates have been listed on stock exchanges where earlier issued securities are listed
• Security certificates received for dematerialization were mutilated and cancelled after due verification
• Depository names were substituted in the register of members as registered owners within prescribed timelines

Corporate Information

Hemangi Ghag, Company Secretary & Compliance Officer, signed the filing on behalf of Castrol India Limited. The company is registered with CIN L23200MH1979PLC021359 and maintains its registered address at Technopolis Knowledge Park, Mahakali Caves Road, Andheri (East), Mumbai.

This quarterly compliance filing demonstrates the company's commitment to maintaining regulatory standards and ensuring proper securities handling procedures as mandated by SEBI regulations.

Castrol India Limited successfully conducted its 48th Annual General Meeting on 30 March 2026, marking another milestone in the company's corporate governance journey. The meeting was held virtually through video conferencing facility, with 74 shareholders participating in the proceedings that commenced at 10:00 a.m. IST under the chairmanship of Mr. Rakesh Makhija.

Meeting Highlights and Business Performance

During his address to shareholders, Chairman Mr. Rakesh Makhija reflected on the company's strong business performance for 2025, noting increased revenue and profit after tax for the year. The company demonstrated its commitment to shareholder returns through dividend payments during the financial year.

Voting Results and Shareholder Approval

The scrutinizer's report, prepared by Mr. K.G. Saraf of Saraf & Associates, revealed overwhelming shareholder support for all proposed resolutions. The voting process included both remote e-voting from 26 March to 29 March 2026 and electronic voting during the AGM.

Market Challenges and Strategic Outlook

The Chairman addressed the evolving global landscape, particularly highlighting the recent turmoil in the Middle East and its direct impact on energy markets and supply chains worldwide. For the lubricants industry, these developments have resulted in base oil price movements and input cost pressures. Despite these challenges, he emphasized that the underlying demand fundamentals for lubricants remain intact, driven by mobility, industrial growth, and infrastructure development.

The company's strategic approach focuses on maintaining agility in the near term while continuing investments with a long-term perspective. The Chairman also informed shareholders about the ongoing BP-Stonepeak deal, affirming that this development does not change how Castrol India operates, with the company's governance, strategy, and commitment to customers and shareholders remaining firmly in place.

Comprehensive Voting Participation

The voting process demonstrated strong institutional and retail participation across all shareholder categories. Out of 98,91,22,384 total shares, approximately 69.69 crore shares participated in the voting process, representing over 70% participation rate.

Regulatory Compliance and Documentation

The company fulfilled all regulatory requirements under Regulation 44 of SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015. The consolidated voting results and scrutinizer's report have been submitted to BSE Limited and National Stock Exchange of India Limited, and made available on the company's website and CDSL's e-voting platform.

The meeting concluded at 12:30 p.m. IST, with the Chairman expressing gratitude to the management, employees, shareholders, and Board of Directors for their continued support. All four ordinary resolutions were successfully passed with the requisite majority, demonstrating strong shareholder confidence in the company's direction and management decisions.