Dodla Dairy Subsidiary HR Food Processing Secures 7.15 Acres on 90-Year Lease

Dodla Dairy has announced through a regulatory filing that its wholly owned subsidiary, HR Food Processing Private Limited, has been allotted land for establishing a comprehensive dairy manufacturing facility in Bihar. The development represents a significant expansion milestone in the company's regional growth strategy.

Land Allotment Details

HR Food Processing Private Limited has been allotted 311,333 square feet (7.15 acres) of land through Bihar Industrial Area Development Authority (BIADA). The land is located on plot numbers I.P.-26, I.P.-27, and I.P.-1 in the industrial area of Dumaria at Motipur Cluster.

Parameter:	Details
Land Area:	311,333 sqft (7.15 acres)
Plot Numbers:	I.P.-26, I.P.-27, I.P.-1
Lease Duration:	90 years
Location:	Dumaria, Motipur Cluster, Bihar
Allotting Authority:	Bihar Industrial Area Development Authority (BIADA)
Subsidiary Entity:	HR Food Processing Private Limited

Manufacturing Facility Plans

The allotted land will be utilized for establishing a comprehensive manufacturing unit for diverse dairy products. The facility will focus on producing multiple product categories to strengthen the company's market presence in eastern India.

Product Category:	Manufacturing Focus
Basic Dairy:	Milk, Dahi, Paneer
Beverages:	Lassi, Flavored Milk
Processed Products:	Butter, Ghee
Traditional Items:	Milk Sweets
Additional Products:	Other related milk products

Regulatory Compliance and Next Steps

Dodla Dairy has filed the intimation under Regulation 30 of SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015. The company has accepted the terms and conditions for the proposed allotment and is currently completing formalities for land acquisition.

The 90-year lease arrangement provides long-term operational security, enabling substantial infrastructure investments. The company has committed to keeping exchanges and investors informed about further developments regarding this expansion project.

Dodla dairy has officially confirmed to stock exchanges that it does not qualify as a Large Corporate under the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) regulatory framework. The company filed the mandatory initial disclosure with both BSE and NSE on April 14, 2026.

Regulatory Compliance Disclosure

The disclosure was made in accordance with SEBI circular SEBI/HO/DDHS/CIR/P/2018/144 dated November 26, 2018, along with subsequent operational circulars SEBI/HO/DDHS/P/CIR/2021/613 dated August 10, 2021, and SEBI/HO/DDHS/DDHSRACPOD1/P/CIR/2023/172 dated October 19, 2023. These circulars establish the framework and applicability criteria for identifying Large Corporates in the Indian market.

Key Financial Parameters

The company provided detailed information as part of the mandatory disclosure format:

Parameter	Details
Outstanding Borrowings (March 31, 2026)	NIL
Long-Term Credit Rating	[ICRA]AA(Stable)
Short-Term Credit Rating	[ICRA]A1+
Rating Agency	ICRA Limited
Stock Exchange for Fine Payment	Not Applicable

Corporate Information

Dodla Dairy Limited, incorporated with CIN L15209TG1995PLC020324, operates as an ISO 22000-2005 and 50001 EnMS certified company. The company is listed on both major Indian stock exchanges with scrip code 543306 on BSE and DODLA on NSE.

Significance of Non-Large Corporate Status

The confirmation that Dodla Dairy does not qualify as a Large Corporate under SEBI's framework indicates that the company falls below the specified thresholds for outstanding borrowings and other criteria established by the regulatory guidelines. The NIL outstanding borrowings as of March 31, 2026, represents a key factor in this determination.

Document Authentication

The disclosure was duly signed by Chief Financial Officer Murali Mohan Raju.R and Company Secretary and Compliance Officer Surya Prakash M, both providing digital signatures on April 14, 2026, from the company's registered office in Hyderabad.