FDC Limited has submitted its quarterly compliance certificate to stock exchanges, fulfilling regulatory requirements under SEBI's depositories regulations for the quarter ended March 31, 2026.

Regulatory Compliance Filing

The pharmaceutical company filed its certificate under Regulation 74(5) of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Depositories and Participants) Regulations, 2018 on April 10, 2026. Company Secretary and Legal Head Varsharani Katre digitally signed and submitted the document to both BSE Limited and National Stock Exchange of India.

Registrar Confirmation

MUFG Intime India Private Limited, formerly known as LINK Intime India Private Limited, serves as FDC Limited's Registrar and Share Transfer Agent. The registrar issued a confirmation certificate dated April 8, 2026, verifying compliance with dematerialization procedures during the quarter.

The registrar confirmed that securities received from depository participants for dematerialization were properly processed and that all security certificates were handled according to prescribed timelines. Ashok Shetty, Senior Vice President of Corporate Registry at MUFG Intime India, signed the confirmation certificate.

Corporate Information

FDC Limited operates from its registered office at FDC House, located in the Dalia Industrial Estate, Oshiwara Village, Andheri West, Mumbai. The company maintains its stock exchange listings with scrip code 531599 on BSE and symbol FDC on NSE.

This quarterly filing demonstrates FDC Limited's adherence to SEBI's regulatory framework governing the handling of dematerialized securities, ensuring transparency in share transfer operations and maintaining compliance with depositories regulations.

FDC Limited announced significant board changes during its meeting held on March 18, 2026, including the appointment of a new independent director and reconstitution of key board committees. The pharmaceutical and chemicals manufacturer communicated these developments to stock exchanges under Regulation 30 of SEBI Listing Regulations, followed by detailed committee composition updates on March 20, 2026.

Director Transition and New Appointment

The board noted the cessation of CA Uday Kumar Gurkar's second term as Independent Director, which will conclude at the close of business hours on March 31, 2026. Based on the recommendation of the Nomination & Remuneration Committee, the board approved the appointment of CA Kishore Saletoe (DIN: 01705850) as Additional Independent Director.

New Director's Professional Background

CA Kishore Saletoe brings over 30 years of diverse experience across globally renowned corporations, including the Tata Group, ITC Ltd., Hughes Corporation, and Bharat Forge. His expertise spans high-stakes mergers & acquisitions, joint ventures, and international expansions across sectors such as electric vehicles, real estate, infrastructure, and telecommunications.

Key highlights of his professional achievements include:

• Demonstrated ability to deliver consistent shareholder value and operational efficiency
• Experience leading large global teams and partnering with C-suite executives, investors, and regulators
• Deep commitment to corporate governance, ethical leadership, and sustainable growth
• Recipient of the prestigious CII CFO Award in 2022 for excellence in financial leadership

CA Kishore Saletoe is not related to any directors, key managerial personnel, promoters, or promoter group members of the company.

Board Committee Reconstitution

Effective April 1, 2026, the company reconstituted three key committees with updated member compositions:

Audit Committee

Nomination and Remuneration Committee

Corporate Social Responsibility Committee

Leadership Re-designation

Following the completion of CA Uday Kumar Gurkar's tenure as Independent Director and Chairman of the Board, Mr. Mohan Chandavarkar will be re-designated as Chairman & Managing Director with effect from April 1, 2026. This change consolidates leadership roles within the organization's management structure.

Shareholder Approval Process

The board approved seeking shareholder approval for CA Kishore Saletoe's appointment as Independent Director through a postal ballot process. The company stated that detailed information regarding the postal ballot would be communicated in due course.

The initial board meeting commenced at 11:00 a.m. and concluded at 2:40 p.m. (IST) on March 18, 2026. Company Secretary & Legal Head Varsharani Katre signed both regulatory filings, ensuring compliance with SEBI Listing Regulations.