DHP India Limited has submitted its Annual Secretarial Compliance Report for the financial year ended 31st March, 2026, in compliance with Regulation 24A of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015. The report was submitted to the Bombay Stock Exchange on 14th April, 2026, duly verified by M/s. Sushil Tiwari & Associates, Practicing Company Secretaries.

Regulatory Compliance Framework

The secretarial compliance report encompasses a comprehensive examination of the company's adherence to various securities regulations and guidelines. The practicing company secretaries reviewed multiple regulatory frameworks applicable to DHP India Limited during the review period.

Compliance Deviations and Penalties

The report identified several compliance deviations that resulted in penalties imposed by the stock exchange. These deviations primarily related to procedural delays in filing requirements and regulatory submissions.

Filing Delays and Associated Penalties

The company faced penalties for delayed submissions of secretarial compliance reports. For the March 2024 report, while the XBRL format was filed on 12th April, 2024, the PDF format was delayed by 15 days, resulting in a fine of Rs.35,400. Similarly, for the March 2025 report, the XBRL format filing was delayed by 29 days due to software issues, attracting a penalty of Rs.68,440.

Board Composition and Governance

The report highlighted an issue regarding the maintenance of adequate independent directors in the audit committee. Independent Director Mr. Surajit Raha retired on 31st March, 2025, and was re-appointed on 29th May, 2025. The 59-day gap between retirement and re-appointment was considered a procedural default by BSE, resulting in a penalty of Rs.139,240.

Company's Response to Penalties

DHP India Limited paid all imposed fines under protest on 25th March, 2026, while simultaneously filing second review applications with BSE. The company had initially filed waiver applications for these penalties, which were rejected without detailed explanations. The management maintains that some penalties were procedural in nature and beyond the company's control.

Overall Compliance Status

Despite the procedural deviations, the report confirms that DHP India Limited has substantially complied with applicable SEBI regulations and guidelines. The company maintains:

• Compliance with Secretarial Standards issued by ICSI
• Timely adoption and updation of required policies
• Functional website with proper document disclosures
• Proper preservation of documents as per regulations
• Conducted performance evaluations of Board and committees
• Prior approval for all related party transactions

Auditor Certification

The report was prepared by Sushil Tiwari & Associates, Company Secretaries, with UDIN A006199H000082825. The practicing company secretary confirmed that no additional non-compliances were observed during the review period, and the company has no subsidiary companies requiring separate compliance monitoring.

DHP India Limited has announced a board meeting scheduled for April 24, 2026, to address key financial and administrative matters for the fiscal year 2025-26. The meeting will be conducted under SEBI regulations and will focus on annual committee reports and financial account preparations.

Meeting Details and Regulatory Compliance

The board meeting will be held on Friday, April 24, 2026, at 1:00 PM at the company's registered office located at 7B, Shreelekha, 7th Floor, 42A, Park Street, Kolkata - 700 016. The meeting is being convened pursuant to Regulation 29 read with Regulation 52 & Regulation 47 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015.

Financial Results Timeline

DHP India Limited has indicated its intention to publish the fourth quarter and annual year-ended audited financial results for the quarter/year ended March 31, 2026, within 60 days, specifically by May 30, 2026. The board meeting is being held in preparation for the audit commencement and presentation of accounts for FY 2025-26.

Board Meeting Agenda

The comprehensive agenda for the upcoming board meeting includes several critical items:

• Committee Minutes Confirmation: Reading and confirming minutes of Stakeholders Committee, Nomination & Remuneration Committee, CSR Committee, and Audit Committee meetings
• Remuneration Approval: Discussing and approving recommendations from Nomination & Remuneration Committee and Audit Committee for employee remuneration increases for FY 2026-27
• Account Finalization: Preparing and finalizing accounts for FY 2025-26 and initiating various audits including statutory, tax, cost, internal, and secretarial audits for FY 2025-26
• Miscellaneous Business: Addressing other statutory requirements and business activities

Corporate Information

DHP India Limited operates under Corporate Identity Number L65921WB1991PLC051555 and is listed on BSE with securities code 531306. The company holds certifications for ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001 standards, demonstrating its commitment to quality, environmental management, and occupational health and safety systems.

The notice was issued by CA Ashok Kumar Singh, Chief Financial Officer, from the company's Kolkata office on April 7, 2026, ensuring compliance with regulatory disclosure requirements and maintaining transparency with stakeholders and investors.