Century Plyboards (India) Ltd has scheduled a postal ballot to seek shareholder approval for the appointment of Dr. Rakesh Kumar Jain as an Independent Director. The resolution proposes a tenure of five years, concluding on May 21, 2031, subject to the approval of members through a special resolution. The company submitted newspaper publications to the exchanges on June 2, 2026, confirming the completion of dispatch for the Postal Ballot Notice and e-voting information in compliance with MCA and SEBI Circulars.

The Board of Directors approved the appointment of Dr. Jain as an Additional Director in the Independent category on May 22, 2026. In compliance with Regulation 17(1C) of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, the company is required to obtain shareholder approval within three months of the appointment. Dr. Jain, a distinguished scientist with over 40 years of experience in the pulp and paper sectors, currently serves as a Technical Expert with the United Nations Industrial Development Organization.

Postal Ballot and E-Voting Schedule

The company has engaged National Securities Depository Limited (NSDL) to facilitate the remote e-voting process. Shareholders whose names appear on the Register of Members or List of Beneficial Owners as of the close of working hours on May 29, 2026, are entitled to vote. Physical copies of the notice are not being dispatched; communication is restricted to electronic mode for members with registered email addresses.

Scrutinizer Appointment

The Board has appointed Shri Raj Kumar Banthia and, in his absence, Shri Manoj Kumar Banthia, both of M/s MKB & Associates, Company Secretaries in Practice, as the Scrutinizer to conduct the postal ballot. The Scrutinizer will submit a report to the Chairman upon completion of the vote scrutiny. The results will be announced at the registered office in Kolkata and communicated to the stock exchanges.

Director Details and Remuneration

Dr. Rakesh Kumar Jain (DIN: 11683647) holds a Ph.D. in Chemistry and an M.Sc. in Chemistry. He has declared that he meets the criteria of independence under Section 149(6) of the Companies Act, 2013, and Regulation 16(1)(b) of the Listing Regulations. He does not hold any equity shares in the company as of the notice date. The remuneration for the Independent Director includes fees for attending Board and Committee meetings, reimbursement of expenses, and profit-related commission within the limits stipulated under Section 197 of the Act.

Century Plyboards (India) Ltd has scheduled an engagement with analysts and institutional investors in Mumbai on June 8, 2026. The meeting is part of the ICICI Securities India Investor Conference, themed 'India Rising: The Next Chapter'. Company officials will participate in both one-on-one and group discussions during the event.

The company clarified that no unpublished price sensitive information (UPSI) is intended to be discussed or shared during these interactions. Furthermore, no transcript will be made available regarding the proceedings. The schedule remains subject to change due to exigencies.

Meeting Details

The intimation was filed with the BSE Ltd. and the National Stock Exchange of India Ltd. on June 2, 2026, by Sundeep Jhunjhunwala, Company Secretary.