The Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG) has re-appointed M/s. Balan & Co as the statutory auditors for Hindustan Organic Chemicals for the financial year 2026-27.

The appointment was confirmed via CAG letter No./CA. V/COY/CENTRAL GOVERNMENT, HOCL(1)/163 dated September 7, 2026, which the company received on September 8, 2026. As a Government of India enterprise under the Ministry of Chemicals & Fertilizers, HOCL is mandated to have its statutory auditors appointed by the CAG under Section 139(5) of the Companies Act, 2013.

Audit Scope and Firm Details

M/s. Balan & Co, a Chartered Accountants firm based in Kochi with CA Mohanan as managing partner, will also audit the consolidated financial statements of HOCL for FY27. This engagement is conducted under Section 139 read with Section 129(4) of the Companies Act, 2013.

The company disclosed these details in compliance with Regulation 30 read with Schedule III Part A of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015. The disclosure confirms no relationship exists between the directors and the appointed auditors.

Hindustan Organic Chemicals has scheduled its 65th Annual General Meeting for September 25, 2026. The meeting will focus on approving financial results for FY26 and appointing new board members.

The company announced the meeting date in compliance with SEBI Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements Regulations 2015. Advertisements informing shareholders of the AGM were published in Financial Express and Kerala Kaumadi on August 28, 2026. The notice was dispatched on August 19, 2026, with a cut-off date for sending notices of August 21, 2026.

Key Dates and Logistics

The Board of Directors has fixed the record date to determine eligibility for the dividend recommended for the financial year ended March 31, 2026. Shareholders must hold securities as of this date to receive the payout.

Board Appointments

The AGM agenda includes special resolutions for key leadership changes:

• Chairman and Managing Director: Appointment of Shri Sangram Kumar Mishra (DIN 11337117). He was appointed by the Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers effective from his assumption of charge until superannuation on June 30, 2030. Mishra is an electrical engineering graduate with an MBA and over three decades of experience in energy and infrastructure sectors.
• Independent Director: Appointment of Smt. Sarita Gena (DIN 11898194) as Non-Official Part-time Independent Director for a period of three years, effective from August 18, 2026, to August 13, 2029. She holds a Master of Arts in Sociology.
• Reappointment: Reappointment of Shri Manoj Sethi (DIN 00301439), Joint Secretary & Financial Advisor, Ministry of Chemicals & Fertilizers, as Government Nominee Director.

Auditor Remuneration

Shareholders will ratify the remuneration for the Cost Auditor for FY27. M/s. R M Bansal & Co. has been appointed as Cost Auditors for the Kochi unit products at a total fee of ₹50,000 plus GST. Additionally, the Board will be authorized to fix remuneration for Statutory Auditors appointed by the Comptroller & Auditor General of India for FY27.

Participation Guidelines

Physical copies of the annual report will not be provided. Members holding physical shares are requested to register or update their email addresses with Bigshare Services Private Limited to receive electronic copies. The annual report and other documents are available on the company website and NSDL e-voting portal.

Electronic voting facilities are available for all members. Detailed instructions for voting and joining the VC/OAVM session are included in the notice of the AGM. Members who have not submitted Kyc details are advised to do so promptly using the formats available on the company website.