Century plyboards (India) Limited has submitted its quarterly compliance certificate to stock exchanges, confirming adherence to dematerialization regulations for the quarter ended 31st March, 2026. The filing demonstrates the company's commitment to maintaining regulatory compliance in its share transfer and dematerialization processes.

Regulatory Compliance Filing

The company filed a certificate under Regulation 74(5) of Securities and Exchange Board of India (Depositories and Participants) Regulations, 2018, on 9th April, 2026. This regulation mandates that companies provide detailed information about securities that have been dematerialized or rematerialized during each quarter.

Registrar Confirmation

Maheshwari Datamatics Pvt. Ltd., serving as the company's Registrar and Share Transfer Agent, issued the compliance certificate confirming that all required documentation has been properly submitted. The registrar confirmed sending the Demat Transfer Register for the period 01/01/2026 to 31/03/2026 to the depositories and all stock exchanges where Century Plyboards shares are listed.

The registrar also confirmed the proper destruction, mutilation, and cancellation of all physical securities received from Depository Participants after dematerialization within the stipulated timeframe, ensuring complete compliance with regulatory requirements.

Stock Exchange Notification

Century Plyboards formally notified both BSE Ltd. and National Stock Exchange of India Ltd. about the compliance certificate submission. The communication was signed by Company Secretary Sundeep Jhunjhunwala and included the certificate as an enclosure for the exchanges' information and records.

Company Operations

Century Plyboards operates from its registered office at Century House, P 15/1, Taratala Road, Kolkata - 700088. The company maintains its presence in multiple product segments including plywood, laminates, MDF, prelam boards, veneers, particleboard, exterior laminates, doors, PVC boards, and CFS products, as indicated in its corporate communications.

Century Plyboards (India) Limited has confirmed that its ESG rating remains unchanged at 72.5 for fiscal year 2025, as assessed by SES ESG Research Pvt. Ltd., a SEBI-registered ESG Rating Provider under Category II. The company disclosed this information in compliance with SEBI regulations on ESG rating disclosures.

ESG Rating Confirmation

In an updated intimation dated March 24, 2026, Century Plyboards informed stakeholders that there is no change in the company's ESG rating, which continues to stand at 72.5 based on publicly disclosed information for fiscal year 2025. This maintains the company's B+ grade classification with Medium performance across Environmental, Social and Governance parameters.

The rating reflects the company's performance across multiple ESG dimensions, with scores between 70-80 categorized as "Medium" performance under SES's classification system. This represents consistency in the company's ESG performance compared to the previous assessment.

Independent Assessment Process

Century Plyboards emphasized that the company has not engaged SES ESG Research for the rating process. SES has independently prepared the report based on data available in the public domain, ensuring objectivity in the assessment methodology.

The evaluation encompasses the company's environmental initiatives, social performance metrics, and governance practices based on publicly available information from the company's disclosures and reports.

Regulatory Compliance and Disclosure

This disclosure was made in compliance with Regulation 30 of SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, read with the SEBI Master Circular dated July 11, 2023 (last updated on January 30, 2026) and SEBI Circular dated December 31, 2024.

The company's ESG rating provides stakeholders with an objective assessment of sustainability practices and performance, supporting informed decision-making while highlighting the company's continued focus on environmental, social and governance aspects of its operations.

Business Context

Century Plyboards operates 15 manufacturing plants and 28 offices, primarily engaged in manufacturing and sale of plywood, laminates, decorative veneers, medium density fiber boards (MDF), pre-laminated boards, particle boards and flush doors. The maintained ESG rating reflects the company's consistent approach to sustainability practices across its operational footprint.

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