Cochin Malabar Estates and Industries Limited held its 96th Annual General Meeting (AGM) on September 25, 2026, via Video Conferencing. The meeting focused on the adoption of audited financial statements for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2026, and several key board appointments.

The AGM was conducted in compliance with Ministry of Corporate Affairs and SEBI circulars. Mr. C.P. Sharma, Wholetime Director, chaired the session, which was streamed live through Central Depository Services (India) Limited. The requisite quorum was present, allowing the meeting to proceed with the transacted business outlined in the notice dated August 4, 2026.

Resolutions and Board Appointments

Shareholders adopted the audited financial statements for FY26 along with the Board of Directors' report and auditor's reports. Notably, the statutory and secretarial auditors did not raise any qualifications or adverse remarks regarding the accounts.

The following key personnel matters were addressed during the meeting:

• Re-appointment of Director: Mr. Hemant Bangur was re-appointed as a director retiring by rotation under an ordinary resolution.
• Wholetime Director: A special resolution was passed for the re-appointment of Mr. C.P. Sharma as Wholetime Director.
• Independent Director: Mr. Ghanshyam Mundhra was appointed as an Independent Director for a first term of five consecutive years via a special resolution.

Meeting Proceedings and Voting Status

The Company Secretary, Mr. Mohit Kandoi, briefed members on e-voting guidelines. Members had the facility to cast votes electronically on all resolutions. Those present virtually but who had not voted earlier were given an opportunity to vote during the meeting.

No queries were raised by shareholders regarding the reports or financial statements. The meeting concluded at 11:55 am after a 15-minute window for e-voting completion. The final voting results will be disclosed once the scrutinizer submits the report, as per Regulation 44(3) of the SEBI (Listing Obligations & Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015.

Cochin Malabar Estates and Industries Limited has scheduled its 96th Annual General Meeting (AGM) for Friday, September 25, 2026. The meeting will be conducted via Video Conferencing or Other Audio Visual Means.

The event is set to begin at 11:30 am at the company’s registered office in Kolkata. Shareholders holding shares as of the record date, September 18, 2026, are eligible to vote. The register of members will remain closed from September 21 to September 25, 2026.

Ordinary Business Agenda

The primary ordinary business items include:

• Adoption of the Audited Financial Statements for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2026.
• Re-appointment of Mr. Hemant Bangur as a Non-Executive Non-Independent Director liable to retire by rotation.

Mr. Bangur, who joined the board in September 2017, holds a Masters in International Trade. He currently serves as a member of the Nomination & Remuneration Committee.

Special Business Resolutions

The special business agenda features two key appointments requiring shareholder approval via Special Resolution:

Re-appointment of Whole-time Director

Shareholders will vote on the re-appointment of Mr. C.P. Sharma as Whole-time Director for a three-year term effective June 15, 2026. Mr. Sharma will receive a consolidated salary of ₹60,000 per annum.

Mr. Sharma, aged 63, brings 38 years of experience in finance, taxation, and legal matters. He currently serves as a member of the Audit Committee and Chairman of the Stakeholders Relationship Committee.

Appointment of Independent Director

The meeting will also consider the appointment of Mr. Ghanshyam Mundhra as an Independent Director for a five-year term starting July 24, 2026. Mr. Mundhra, aged 65, is a Commerce Graduate from the University of Calcutta.

He will serve as a member of both the Audit Committee and the Stakeholders Relationship Committee. Mr. Mundhra does not hold any equity shares in the company and receives no remuneration other than sitting fees and expense reimbursements.

Voting and Participation Details

Remote e-voting facilities are available through Central Depository Services (India) Limited. The voting window opens on Tuesday, September 22, 2026, at 9:00 am and closes on Thursday, September 24, 2026, at 5:00 pm.

Members can cast votes electronically using their demat account credentials via CDSL or NSDL platforms. Physical shareholders must use their folio numbers. Ms. Sweety Kapoor, Practising Company Secretary, has been appointed as the Scrutinizer for the voting process.