Essex Marine Limited has notified BSE Limited of a forthcoming Board of Directors meeting, scheduled for Friday, May 15, 2026. The intimation has been filed pursuant to Regulation 29 of the SEBI (Listing Obligation and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, and was submitted on May 9, 2026, by Managing Director Debashish Sen.

Board Meeting Details

The board meeting will be held at the company's registered office located at 19, Pollock Street, Kolkata 700001. The key agenda item for the meeting is the consideration and approval of the audited financial results for the half year and financial year ended March 31, 2026. The following table summarises the key details of the scheduled meeting:

Trading Window Closure

In connection with the upcoming board meeting, the company has also communicated the status of the trading window closure for designated persons. As per the notice, the trading window shall remain closed up to May 17, 2026, in continuation of the earlier closure communicated vide the company's letter dated March 20, 2026. This measure is in compliance with applicable SEBI insider trading regulations.

About the Company

Essex Marine Limited operates with its head office at 19, Pollock Street, 7th Floor, Room No. 07, Kolkata 700001, West Bengal. The company also maintains a City Unit at 3, Pagla Danga Road, Udayan Industrial Estate, Plot No. P77 to P81, Kolkata 700015, and a Main Unit at Village Kuliatta, P.O. & P.S. Ramnagar, District Purba Midnapore, West Bengal, Pin 721441. The filing was signed by Debashish Sen, Managing Director (DIN: 02591346), on May 9, 2026.

Essex Marine Limited has announced the successful completion of significant expansion initiatives at its Shankarpur processing unit, marking a key milestone in the company's growth strategy. The seafood processing and exporting company completed both the expansion of existing peeling capacity and the establishment of a new Ready-to-Cook section on April 18, 2026.

Facility Expansion Details

The company has achieved two major objectives as outlined in its prospectus dated July 28, 2025:

The expanded facility has been developed with modern infrastructure designed to meet international standards. The Ready-to-Cook section incorporates blanching into the existing processing line at the Shankarpur facility, enhancing the company's value-added product capabilities.

Regulatory Approvals and Next Steps

Essex Marine Limited is currently completing requisite regulatory formalities to commence commercial production. The company is preparing to submit necessary applications and documentation to the Export Inspection Agency (EIA) for obtaining required approvals.

Managing Director Debasish Sen commented on the development, stating that the company is delighted to have achieved this important milestone in line with the objectives outlined in their prospectus. He emphasized that this expansion strengthens operational capabilities and establishes a solid foundation for the company's next phase of growth.

Company Background

Essex Marine Limited operates as an integrated player across the processed frozen fish and shrimp supply chain, covering raw fish and shrimp procurement, processing, and overseas distribution. The company exports frozen fish and shrimps from India under the "Essex" brand name to customers in China, Europe, and Israel. With over 16 years of experience in fish and shrimp processing, the company also operates a dry and cold store facility centrally located in Kolkata for storing varieties of frozen food items.

The completion of these expansion projects represents a significant step toward achieving full operational readiness and positions the company for enhanced production capabilities in the seafood processing sector.