Dhoot Industrial Finance Limited has published a newspaper advertisement regarding the opening of a special window for transfer and dematerialisation of physical shares, following its earlier compliance report on zero transfer requests under the previous SEBI window.

New SEBI Circular Implementation

The company published advertisements on March 24, 2026, in The Financial Express (English) and Mumbai Lakshdeep (Marathi) newspapers, informing shareholders about the new special window facility. This follows SEBI Circular No. HO/38/1311/2026-MRSD-PDD/3750226 dated January 30, 2026, which extends the special window period for one year from February 05, 2026 to February 04, 2027.

Special Window Details

The new window provides enhanced opportunities for shareholders compared to the previous period:

Eligibility and Conditions

Shareholders can avail this facility if they:

• Purchased physical shares prior to April 01, 2019
• Had not lodged shares for transfer earlier, or
• Previously lodged shares that were rejected, returned, or not processed due to deficiencies

All transferred securities will be credited only in dematerialised mode and remain under lock-in for one year. During this period, shares cannot be transferred, lien-marked, or pledged.

Previous Compliance Report

The company's earlier report for the July 2025 to January 2026 window showed zero activity across all parameters - no requests received, processed, approved, or rejected. This complete absence of transfer requests during the previous six-month window contrasts with the company's proactive approach in publicizing the new extended facility.

Registrar and Administrative Details

MUFG Intime India Private Limited (formerly Link Intime India Private Limited) continues to serve as the company's Registrar and Share Transfer Agent. The compliance documentation was signed by Sneha Shah, Company Secretary and Compliance Officer (Membership No. A28734), maintaining consistency in corporate governance practices.

Corporate Information

Dhoot Industrial Finance Limited operates from Raheja Centre, Nariman Point, Mumbai, with CIN L51900MH1978PLC020725. The company's proactive communication through newspaper advertisements demonstrates its commitment to ensuring shareholders are informed about available transfer facilities under the extended SEBI window.

Dhoot Industrial Finance Limited has announced a postal ballot to seek shareholder approval for amendments to its Memorandum of Association, following the company's recent registration as a Non-Banking Financial Company (NBFC) with the Reserve Bank of India.

NBFC Registration and Regulatory Compliance

The company received its Certificate of Registration dated December 4, 2025, under Section 45-IA of the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934, permitting it to operate as a Type-I NBFC-ND (Non-Deposit taking). This registration allows the company to carry on the business of a Non-Banking Financial Company, subject to compliance with applicable RBI regulations and conditions.

One of the key conditions for maintaining this registration requires the company to align its Memorandum of Association with its registered NBFC status, necessitating the proposed constitutional amendments.

Proposed Amendments to Memorandum of Association

The Board of Directors, at its meeting held on February 11, 2026, approved several changes to the company's constitutional documents:

The deleted clauses previously covered lending, advancing money, guarantees, and borrowing activities. The new Clause 84 specifically addresses the company's ability to "carry on the business of lending, advancing, or providing financial assistance" in compliance with RBI regulations for NBFCs.

E-Voting Process and Timeline

Shareholders can participate in the postal ballot exclusively through remote e-voting, with no physical ballot forms being distributed. The voting process details are as follows:

Scrutinizer Appointment and Governance

The company has appointed Ms. Isha Shah, Practicing Company Secretary and Partner of Shah Patel & Associates (Membership No. A35253), as the Scrutinizer for conducting the postal ballot process. The Scrutinizer will ensure fair and transparent conduct of the e-voting process and submit a report to the company's Chairman upon completion.

Only shareholders whose names appear in the Register of Members or List of Beneficial Owners as on the cut-off date of March 6, 2026, will be eligible to vote. Voting rights will be proportionate to shareholding in the company's paid-up equity share capital.

Business Rationale and Impact

The proposed alterations are designed to ensure regulatory clarity and operational flexibility while maintaining compliance with the RBI framework for NBFCs. According to the company's explanatory statement, these changes do not alter the core nature of the business but are intended purely for regulatory alignment.

The amendments will enable the company to clearly support its financing and lending activities in line with RBI regulations, while removing clauses that were not optimally aligned with its NBFC status. The resolution requires approval by special resolution, meaning it needs support from at least 75% of the votes cast.

The postal ballot notice has been distributed electronically to all eligible shareholders, and the company has made the notice available on its website at www.dhootfinance.com , as well as on the BSE and NSDL websites for broader accessibility.