Hindustan Zinc received an independent Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) rating of 67.76 from Niche Ninety Nine Capability and Certifications (OPC) Private Limited. The SEBI-registered rating agency assigned the score under the "Leader" category on September 18, 2026.

The rating was determined independently by Niche99 using publicly available information and disclosures. Hindustan Zinc did not engage the agency for this assessment.

Rating Details

This disclosure was made pursuant to Regulation 30 of the SEBI Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements Regulations, 2015. The company notified the BSE and NSE regarding the intimation received via email on September 17, 2026.

Hindustan Zinc Limited has issued a postal ballot notice to seek shareholder approval for the appointment of Amarendu Prakash as Chief Executive Officer and Whole-time Director. The company also seeks approval for the appointment of Dr. Yogesh Attray as an Independent Director.

The postal ballot notice, dated September 9, 2026, was dispatched to shareholders registered as on the cut-off date of September 11, 2026. Voting will be conducted via remote e-voting through the National Securities Depository Limited (NSDL) platform.

Leadership Appointments

The Board of Directors, based on the recommendation of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee, proposes the following appointments:

• Amarendu Prakash: Appointment as a Director and Whole-time Director designated as CEO for a period of three years, effective from August 1, 2026. This requires an Ordinary Resolution.
• Dr. Yogesh Attray: Appointment as an Independent Director (Non-Official Part-Time Director) for a term of three years from August 14, 2026. This requires a Special Resolution pursuant to Regulation 17(1C) and Regulation 25(2A) of the SEBI Listing Regulations.

Mr. Prakash brings over three decades of experience in the steel and metals industry, having previously served as Chairman & Managing Director of Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL). Dr. Attray is an educationist and entrepreneur with expertise in administration, social development, and agriculture.

Remuneration Structure

The notice discloses the remuneration package for Mr. Prakash, which includes:

The remuneration is subject to claw-back provisions and performance metrics decided annually by the Board. In the event of inadequate profits, remuneration will be paid in accordance with Section II of Part II of Schedule V to the Companies Act, 2013.

E-Voting Schedule

Shareholders can cast their votes electronically within the specified window:

• Commencement: September 17, 2026 at 9:00 am
• Conclusion: October 16, 2026 at 5:00 pm

The voting rights are proportionate to the paid-up equity share capital held as on the cut-off date. Institutional members must submit board resolutions or powers of attorney to the scrutinizer. CS Manoj Maheshwari has been appointed as the scrutinizer for the process.