JSW Dulux Limited (formerly Akzo Nobel India Limited) has announced the opening of a special window for transfer and dematerialisation of physical shares, providing shareholders with a one-year opportunity to complete pending share transfers.

Regulatory Compliance and Public Notice

The company has fulfilled its regulatory obligations under Regulation 30 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 by publishing newspaper advertisements on April 10, 2026. The advertisements appeared in Business Standard (all India editions) in English and Aaj Kaal in Bengali, ensuring wide reach across different linguistic communities.

Rajiv L. Jha, General Counsel, Company Secretary & Compliance Officer, submitted the compliance documentation to both BSE Limited and National Stock Exchange of India Ltd on April 10, 2026.

Special Window Details

The special facility operates from February 5, 2026 to February 4, 2027, following SEBI Circular No. HO/38/13/11(2)2026-MIRSD-POD/3750/2026 dated January 30, 2026. This initiative addresses long-standing issues faced by shareholders holding physical certificates.

Eligibility Criteria

The special window is available to specific categories of investors who purchased physical shares of JSW Dulux Limited (formerly known as Akzo Nobel India Limited, ICI India Limited, IEL Limited and Indian Explosives Limited) prior to April 1, 2019.

Eligible shareholders include those who:

• Had not lodged the shares for transfer
• Had lodged the shares for transfer but faced rejection, return, or non-processing due to documentation deficiencies

Required Documentation

Shareholders seeking to utilize this facility must submit complete documentation including:

• Original share certificates
• Transfer deeds executed before April 1, 2019
• Other supporting documents as required

The company emphasizes that only requests accompanied by original share certificates along with properly executed transfer deeds and supporting documents will be considered under this special window.

Contact Information for Assistance

Shareholders can reach out through multiple channels for assistance:

Company's Registrar and Transfer Agent: M/s C B Management Services (P) Limited Unit: JSW Dulux Limited Rasoi Court, 5th Floor 20, Sir R N Mukherjee Road Kolkata - 700 001 Tel: 033-69066200 Email: ria@cbmsl.com

Direct Company Contact: Email: investor@akzonobel.com

For comprehensive information about the special window, investors can refer to the SEBI Circular available at the provided link in the company's official notice.

This initiative represents JSW Dulux Limited's commitment to resolving historical share transfer issues and facilitating the transition of physical shares to dematerialised form, aligning with modern trading practices and regulatory requirements.

JSW Dulux Limited has submitted its quarterly compliance certificate to stock exchanges for the quarter ended March 31, 2026, confirming adherence to regulatory requirements under SEBI depositories regulations.

Regulatory Compliance Filing

The company filed the mandatory certificate with both BSE Limited and National Stock Exchange of India on April 8, 2026. The submission was made by Rajiv L. Jha, General Counsel, Company Secretary & Compliance Officer of JSW Dulux Limited.

Certificate Confirmation

The compliance certificate was issued by CB Management Services Pvt. Ltd., serving as the company's Registrar and Transfer Agent (RTA). The certificate confirms that securities received from depository participants for dematerialization during the quarter were properly processed and confirmed to depositories.

Key Compliance Confirmations

The RTA certificate validates several critical compliance aspects:

• Securities received for dematerialization were confirmed (accepted/rejected) to depositories
• Securities comprised in certificates have been listed on stock exchanges where earlier issued securities are listed
• Security certificates received for dematerialization were mutilated and cancelled after due verification
• Depository names were substituted in the register of members as registered owners within the prescribed 15-day period

Regulatory Framework

The filing references multiple regulatory circulars including NSDL/CIR/II/5/2019 dated January 25, 2019, CDSL/OPS/RTA/POLCY/2019/14 dated January 25, 2019, and SEBI letter ref.no. MRD/DOP2/DSA2/OW/2019/2498/1 dated January 24, 2019. These guidelines establish the framework for quarterly compliance reporting by listed companies regarding their dematerialization processes.

The submission represents routine regulatory compliance by JSW Dulux Limited, ensuring transparency in its depository operations and maintaining adherence to SEBI's regulatory framework for investor protection and market integrity.