Lead Financial Services Ltd has announced the temporary closure of its trading window in compliance with regulatory requirements ahead of its quarterly and annual results declaration.

Trading Window Closure Details

The company has informed stock exchanges that the trading window will remain closed for specific categories of individuals associated with the organization. The closure is implemented under SEBI (Prohibition of Insider Trading) Regulations, 2015, as amended with effect from April 1, 2019.

Affected Parties

The trading window closure applies to specific categories of individuals within the company structure:

• All Directors of the company
• Designated Persons of the company
• Immediate relatives of directors and designated persons

This measure ensures compliance with the company's Code of Conduct to Regulate, Monitor and Report Trading in Securities.

Regulatory Communication

The company has formally communicated this decision to relevant stock exchanges through official correspondence dated March 30, 2026. Company Secretary Mansi Sharma (Membership No.: A60469) signed the notification sent to:

• BSE Limited, Corporate Relationship Department
• The Calcutta Stock Exchange Limited (CSE)

The notification emphasizes the company's commitment to maintaining transparency and adhering to regulatory frameworks governing insider trading prevention. This standard practice helps protect market integrity by preventing potential misuse of unpublished price-sensitive information during the results preparation and announcement period.

Lead Financial Services Limited has announced key changes to its Board of Directors, involving the appointment of a new executive director and the resignation of an existing board member. The company communicated these developments to stock exchanges on March 26, 2026, in compliance with SEBI regulations.

Board Appointment Details

The Board of Directors, acting on the recommendation of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee, appointed Mr. Sudesh Gupta as Additional Director (Executive Director) on March 26, 2026. His appointment is effective immediately and will continue until the next annual general meeting or the last date by which the annual general meeting should have been held, whichever is earlier.

Mr. Gupta holds a graduation degree and brings experience in accounts and finance to the board. He currently serves as director in several unlisted entities including Privy Value Realty Private Limited, Privy Infosystem Private Limited, LFS Services Private Limited, and Privy Capital Limited. The company confirmed that he is not debarred from holding directorship by any regulatory authority.

Director Resignation

Mr. Padam Chandra Bindal submitted his resignation as Director of the company, effective from the close of business hours on March 25, 2026. His resignation was submitted due to personal reasons, as stated in his resignation letter dated March 25, 2026.

In his resignation letter, Mr. Bindal expressed appreciation for the courtesy and cooperation extended by board members during his tenure and wished the company success in future endeavors. He confirmed that there are no material reasons for his resignation other than those mentioned in his resignation letter.

Regulatory Compliance

The company filed the necessary disclosures with BSE Limited and The Calcutta Stock Exchange Limited under Regulation 30 of SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015. The notifications included detailed annexures providing comprehensive information about both the appointment and resignation as required under SEBI Circular No. CIR/CFD/CMD/4/2015.

The disclosures confirm that the resigning director holds no directorships in other listed entities, while the newly appointed director similarly has no other listed company affiliations. These board changes reflect the company's ongoing governance processes and compliance with regulatory requirements for listed entities.