Empire Industries Limited has officially announced the appointment of NSDL Database Management Limited (NDML) as its new Registrar and Share Transfer Agent (RTA), replacing Bigshare Services Private Limited. The change becomes effective from May 1, 2026, following the Board of Directors' approval in their meeting held on February 11, 2026.

Board Approval and Regulatory Compliance

The company's Board of Directors had previously approved this RTA change during their February 11, 2026 meeting. This decision was disclosed in accordance with Regulation 30 read with Regulation 7 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations 2015, ensuring full regulatory compliance.

New RTA Details

The appointment details for the new Registrar and Share Transfer Agent are as follows:

Transition Process

Empire Industries Limited is currently in the process of executing necessary agreements with multiple entities to facilitate this transition:

• NSDL (National Securities Depository Limited)
• CDSL (Central Depository Services Limited)
• NDML (NSDL Database Management Limited)

These agreements are essential for ensuring seamless transfer of registrar and share transfer services from the outgoing RTA to the new service provider.

Company Information

The announcement was signed by S. C. Nanda, Director Finance & Company Secretary (ACS: 13703), on April 30, 2026. Empire Industries Limited operates from its registered office at Empire Complex, 414, Senapati Bapat Marg, Lower Parel, Mumbai 400 013, and maintains multiple business divisions including Empire Machine Tools, Vitrum Glass, Empire Industrial Equipment, Empire Vending (GRABBIT), Empire Foods, The Empire Business Centre, and Empire Industrial Centrum.

Empire Industries Limited has officially communicated to BSE Limited that it does not qualify as a Large Corporate entity under the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) regulations, thereby exempting it from specific disclosure requirements.

Regulatory Compliance Notification

The company submitted a formal letter to BSE Limited on April 9, 2026, confirming its non-applicability status under SEBI Circular SEBI/HO/DDHS/DDHS-RACPOD1/P/CIR/2023/172 dated October 19, 2023. This circular outlines the disclosure requirements for entities classified as Large Corporates.

Disclosure Requirements Exemption

As per the company's confirmation, Empire Industries Limited does not fall under the Large Corporate category as of March 31, 2026. Consequently, the company is not required to submit:

• Initial Disclosure under the SEBI circular
• Annual Disclosure under the SEBI circular

The notification was digitally signed by S. C. Nanda, who serves as Director Finance & Company Secretary (ACS: 13703) of the company.

Company Operations

Empire Industries Limited operates through multiple business divisions including Empire Machine Tools, Vitrum Glass, Empire Industrial Equipment, Empire Vending (GRABBIT), Empire Foods, The Empire Business Centre, and Empire Industrial Centrum. The company is registered under CIN: L17120MH1900PLC000176 with its registered office located at Empire Complex, 414, Senapati Bapat Marg, Lower Parel, Mumbai 400013.