GDL Leasing & Finance Limited's promoters have fulfilled their regulatory obligations by submitting compliance declarations under SEBI's takeover regulations for the financial year ended March 31, 2026. The declarations were filed with BSE Limited and the company's audit committee as part of mandatory disclosure requirements.

Regulatory Compliance Declaration

Three key promoters of the company have submitted identical declarations under Regulation 31(4) of the SEBI (Substantial Acquisition of shares & Takeover) Regulations, 2011. The declarations confirm that no encumbrances were made on company shares, either directly or indirectly, beyond those already disclosed during FY26.

Declaration Content and Scope

Each promoter has declared and confirmed that they, along with persons acting in concert, have not made any encumbrance over the company's shares during the financial year ended March 31, 2026. The declarations specifically state that no undisclosed encumbrances were created beyond those already reported to regulatory authorities.

The filings were addressed to both BSE Limited's Department of Corporate Services at Phiroze Jeejeebhoy Towers, Dalal Street, Mumbai, and the company's audit committee at its registered office in Vardhman Diamond Plaza, Pahar Ganj, New Delhi.

Regulatory Framework

The declarations are mandated under Regulation 31(4) of SEBI's takeover regulations, which require promoters to disclose any encumbrances on their shareholdings. This regulation ensures transparency in share ownership and prevents undisclosed pledging or encumbrance of shares that could affect control structures or investor interests.

The uniform submission by all three promoters demonstrates the company's commitment to regulatory compliance and transparent disclosure practices. These declarations form part of the ongoing regulatory reporting requirements that listed companies and their promoters must fulfill to maintain market transparency and investor confidence.

GDL Leasing & Finance Ltd. has submitted a detailed clarification to BSE Limited explaining the circumstances behind the delayed disclosure of its Company Secretary's resignation, emphasizing that no intentional delay occurred in the regulatory filing.

Resignation Details and Timeline

Ms. Reetu, who served as Company Secretary and Compliance Officer (Key Managerial Personnel), tendered her resignation from her position effective from the closure of business hours on January 31, 2026. The resignation was submitted due to personal reasons as mentioned in her resignation letter.

Explanation for Disclosure Delay

Following a query from BSE Limited regarding the timing of the corporate announcement, GDL Leasing provided a comprehensive explanation for the delay. The company clarified that Ms. Reetu submitted her resignation on January 31, 2026, after the closing of normal working hours.

The key factors contributing to the timing were:

• Resignation submitted after business hours on January 31, 2026
• February 01, 2026 was a Sunday (non-working day)
• Resignation could only be placed before competent authority on Monday, February 02, 2026
• Disclosure was immediately submitted to the Stock Exchange on February 02, 2026

Regulatory Compliance Commitment

The company emphasized its commitment to regulatory compliance, stating that the disclosure was made in accordance with Regulation 30 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015. GDL Leasing assured BSE that it remains duty-bound to comply with all applicable statutory laws, rules, and regulations.

The clarification was signed by Prem Kumar Jain, Managing Director (DIN: 01151409), on March 05, 2026, reaffirming the company's commitment to ensuring strict and timely compliance with all applicable provisions of the SEBI (LODR) Regulations, 2015.

Company Information

GDL Leasing & Finance Ltd. operates from its head office located at 206, Vardhman Diamond Plaza, Paharganj, New Delhi-110055. The company expressed regret for any inconvenience caused and assured continued adherence to stock exchange requirements and regulatory obligations.