Hindustan Organic Chemicals Limited has appointed Smt. Sarita Gena as a part-time non-official independent director on its board. The appointment is effective from August 14, 2026.

The Ministry of Chemicals & Fertilizers, Department of Chemicals & Petrochemicals, Government of India, issued the appointment order (No. P-53013/8/2019-CHEM. III-CPC) on August 14, 2026. The company received the order after office hours on the same date.

Appointment Details

Smt. Sarita Gena will serve on the board for a period of three years. Her tenure commences from the date of the notification of the appointment order or continues until further orders, whichever is earlier.

This change in the company’s board and management is being disclosed in compliance with Regulation 30 read with Schedule III (Part A) of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015.

Hindustan Organic Chemicals Limited company name has scheduled its 65th Annual General Meeting (AGM) for Friday, September 25, 2026, at 3:30 pm IST. The meeting will be conducted through Video Conferencing (VC) or Other Audio-Visual Means (OAVM), in compliance with circulars issued by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs and the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI). This virtual format ensures accessibility for shareholders while adhering to regulatory guidelines for corporate governance during this period.

The Board of Directors has fixed September 18, 2026, as the record date to determine shareholder eligibility for voting rights. Remote e-voting for the 65th AGM will commence on Tuesday, September 22, 2026, at 9:00 am IST and conclude on Thursday, September 24, 2026, at 5:00 pm IST. National Securities Depository Limited (NSDL) will provide the technical platform for both the VC facility and the e-voting process.

To facilitate smooth operations, the Register of Members and Share Transfer Books will remain closed from Saturday, September 19, 2026, to Friday, September 25, 2026, inclusive. This book closure period ensures that the list of shareholders eligible to vote remains static during the voting window and the meeting itself.

Key Dates for Shareholders

The AGM notice and the Annual Report for the financial year 2025-26, including Financial Statements, the Board’s report, and Auditors’ report, will be circulated electronically to shareholders with registered email addresses. In compliance with Regulation 36(1)(b) of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations 2015, a physical letter will be sent to shareholders who have not registered their email IDs, directing them to access the documents on the company’s website.

M/s. ASKBN & Company, Practicing Company Secretaries based in New Delhi, have been appointed as the Scrutinizer for the AGM to ensure the integrity of the voting process. Subramonian H, Company Secretary & Compliance Officer, issued the intimation on August 11, 2026.