Kennametal India Limited has been assigned an ESG rating of Crisil ESG 55 (Adequate) by Crisil ESG Ratings & Analytics Limited. The rating, disclosed on October 16, 2026, reflects an adequate level of environmental, social, and governance practices as assessed by the SEBI-registered agency.

The assessment was conducted independently by Crisil based solely on publicly available information. The company clarified that it did not engage Crisil for this specific evaluation, distinguishing the process from a solicited rating engagement.

Rating Details and Basis

The disclosure was made under Regulation 30 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015. The rating provider, Crisil ESG Ratings & Analytics Limited, is registered with the Securities and Exchange Board of India as a Category-1 ESG Rating Provider.

Disclosure Context

The communication was signed by Anupriya Garg, Legal Counsel (Region), Company Secretary & Compliance Officer. The filing confirms that the rating is a third-party assessment derived from open-source data, ensuring transparency regarding the origin of the evaluation.

Kennametal India Limited will hold its 61st Annual General Meeting on Friday, November 13, 2026, at Hotel Taj Yeshwantpur in Bengaluru.

The meeting is scheduled for 12:00 noon at the venue located in the Yeshwantpur Industrial Area. Shareholders will be able to exercise their voting rights electronically prior to the physical gathering.

E-voting schedule and process

The e-voting period commences on Tuesday, November 10, 2026, at 9:00 am and concludes on Thursday, November 12, 2026, at 5:00 pm. Both dates are inclusive of the voting window.

The company has partnered with Central Depository Services Limited and its Registrar and Share Transfer Agents, Integrated Registry Management Services Private Limited, to facilitate the electronic voting process through the CDSL platform.

Voting rights and compliance

Voting rights for members are determined by their shareholding proportion as of the cut-off date, November 6, 2026. This calculation adheres to the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013, as amended.

In compliance with SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, the annual report for FY26 and the notice calling the AGM are being sent electronically to members with registered email addresses. For those without registered emails, a letter containing web links and quick response codes to the documents will be dispatched by post or courier.

The notice and annual report are accessible via the company's investor relations portal in accordance with Regulation 46 of the SEBI (LODR) Regulations, 2015.