Lokesh Machines appointed G. Ranganath as Vice President - Operations on September 17, 2026. The company also designated him as Senior Management Personnel under SEBI Listing Regulations.

The appointment is effective immediately for full-time employment. Mr. Ranganath brings 30 years of industry experience, specializing in Plant Operations and Operational Excellence. His background includes roles at Rane Brake Linings Limited, JK Fenner India Limited, Rane Engine Valve Limited, and Endurance Technologies Limited.

Profile Highlights

Mr. Ranganath holds a degree in Mechanical Engineering and an MBA in Operations Management. He possesses expertise in enhancing PQCDSM parameters through Total Quality Management (TQM) practices. Additionally, he serves as an internal coach and trainer, having developed business leaders within enterprises and spearheaded leadership initiatives across supply chains.

The disclosure was made pursuant to Regulation 30 read with Schedule III of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015. No relationships between directors were disclosed in connection with this appointment.

Lokesh Machines will hold its 42nd Annual General Meeting on Tuesday, September 22, 2026. The company closed FY26 with profitability restored and an order book at a five-year high, despite operating under US OFAC sanctions.

The notice was issued pursuant to regulation 34 of SEBI Listing Obligations & Disclosure Requirements Regulations, 2015. The Annual Report and AGM notice are available on the company website and exchange portals.

Meeting Details

The AGM will be conducted through video conferencing or other audio-visual means. Members can participate remotely without physical presence.

Business Agenda

Shareholders will consider and adopt the audited financial statements for FY26 and the reports of the Board of Directors and auditors. The meeting will also see the re-appointment of Mr. K. Krishna Swamy (DIN: 00840887) as a director, who retires by rotation.

Additionally, shareholders will ratify the remuneration of M/s Naval & Associates as Cost Auditors for FY27. The approved remuneration is ₹1,00,000 plus out-of-pocket expenses up to ₹10,000 excluding GST.

Document Availability

The Notice of AGM and the Annual Report for FY26 are sent electronically to members with registered email IDs. These documents are also available on:

• The company website
• BSE Limited and NSE India websites
• NSDL e-voting portal

E-mail Registration

Members holding shares in physical mode must update their email IDs with the company or Registrar and Share Transfer Agent using Form ISR-1. Demat account holders should register or update their emails with their Depository Participants.

Voting Process

Shareholders can cast votes through the electronic voting system via NSDL. The remote e-voting period begins on Friday, September 18, 2026, at 9:00 am and ends on Monday, September 21, 2026, at 5:00 pm. Remote e-voting credentials will be sent via email. Those who do not receive credentials can generate them using instructions in the AGM notice. The same login credentials allow attendance at the AGM via video conferencing.

Book Closure

The Register of Members and Share Transfer Books will remain closed from September 16, 2026, to September 22, 2026 (both days inclusive). Members holding shares as on September 15, 2026, are eligible to vote.