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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Century plyboards (India) Limited promoter Prem Kumar Bhajanka has disclosed a significant reduction in his shareholding through open market transactions. The disclosure, made under SEBI regulations, reveals the sale of 18 lakh equity shares on February 11, 2026.

Transaction Details

The shareholding change represents a notable adjustment in the promoter's stake in the company. Bhajanka's transaction was conducted through open market sales, indicating a direct market-based approach to the share disposal.

Shareholding Changes

The transaction resulted in a measurable change in Bhajanka's ownership percentage in Century Plyboards. His shareholding position shifted from 1.65% to 0.84% of the company's total equity capital.

Company Share Capital Structure

Century Plyboards maintains a consistent equity structure with no changes to the overall share capital following this transaction. The company's equity base remains stable at 22,21,72,990 equity shares of Re.1/- each, aggregating to Rs. 22,21,72,990.

Regulatory Compliance

The disclosure was submitted to both major stock exchanges where Century Plyboards shares are listed - the National Stock Exchange of India Limited and BSE Limited. The company trades under the scrip code 532548 on BSE and under the symbol "centuryply" on NSE. This disclosure fulfills the requirements under Regulation 29(2) of SEBI (Substantial Acquisition of Shares and Takeovers) Regulations, 2011, ensuring transparency in promoter shareholding changes.

Promoter Group Holdings

The broader promoter group's total shareholding stands at 71.83% after this transaction, down from 72.60% previously. The promoter group includes multiple entities and individuals across different categories, with the overall promoter and promoter group structure remaining intact despite this individual shareholding adjustment.