Kothari Fermentation & Biochem Ltd has filed its quarterly compliance certificate under SEBI Regulation 74(5) for the quarter ended March 31, 2026. The certificate ensures adherence to Securities and Exchange Board of India's depositories and participants regulations.

Regulatory Compliance Filing

The company submitted the certificate to BSE Limited on April 3, 2026, through Company Secretary and Compliance Officer Shivani. The filing includes a certificate from the company's registrar and share transfer agent, Abhipra Capital Limited, confirming compliance with dematerialization processes.

Registrar Confirmation

Abhipra Capital Limited, serving as the Category-I Registrar and Transfer Agent, issued the confirmation certificate dated April 1, 2026. Director Abhinav Aggarwal digitally signed the certificate, confirming that securities received from depository participants for dematerialization during the quarter were properly processed.

Compliance Confirmations

The registrar's certificate confirms several key compliance aspects:

• Securities received for dematerialization were confirmed to depositories within required timeframes
• All securities are listed on stock exchanges where previously issued securities are traded
• Security certificates received for dematerialization were properly mutilated and cancelled
• Depository names were substituted in the register of members as registered owners within 15 days

Regulatory Framework

The filing references multiple regulatory circulars including NSDL circular dated January 25, 2019, CDSL circular dated January 25, 2019, and SEBI letter dated January 24, 2019. These regulations ensure proper handling of dematerialization processes and maintain investor protection standards.

The certificate was also copied to Central Depository Services (India) Limited and National Securities Depository Limited, ensuring all relevant depositories are informed of the compliance status.

Kothari fermentation & biochem Ltd has announced a key senior management appointment, naming Ms. Janhavi Kothari as Executive Director to oversee the company's Purchase Department. The appointment, effective April 1, 2026, was approved by the Board of Directors during their meeting held on March 27, 2026.

Board Approval and Meeting Details

The Board of Directors convened on Friday, March 27, 2026, to deliberate on the appointment. The meeting commenced at 03:15 PM and concluded at 4:30 PM. The appointment was made based on recommendations from respective committees, following the company's established governance procedures.

Professional Background and Qualifications

Ms. Janhavi Kothari brings relevant educational credentials and professional experience to her new role. She holds a Bachelor of Technology degree in Computer Science and Engineering, achieved with First Class with Distinction from SRM Institute of Science and Technology. Her professional background includes experience as a Procurement and Consumption Analyst, providing relevant expertise for managing the Purchase Department.

Family Connections and Corporate Relationships

The appointment involves family relationships within the company's leadership structure. Ms. Janhavi Kothari is the daughter-in-law of Mr. Pramod Kumar Kothari, who serves as Chairman and Managing Director, and Mrs. Kavita Devi Kothari, who holds the position of Whole-Time Director. Additionally, she is married to Mr. Siddhant Kothari, who also serves as a Whole-Time Director of the company.

Regulatory Compliance and Disclosure

The company has fulfilled its regulatory obligations by making this disclosure under Regulation 30 read with Schedule III of SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015. The intimation has been filed with BSE Limited under scrip code 507474 and uploaded on the company's website at www.kothariyeast.in/investors for stakeholder access. The disclosure also references regulatory notification HO/49/14/14(7)2025-CFD-POD2/I/3762/2026 dated January 30, 2026. This appointment represents a strategic addition to Kothari Fermentation & Biochem's senior management team, bringing specialized procurement expertise to enhance the company's operational capabilities.