Madras Fertilizers Limited has announced a change in its technical leadership following the superannuation of Dr. K. Jayachandran. The Government of India has subsequently entrusted Shri Manoj Kumar Jain, Chairman & Managing Director, with the additional charge of the Director (Technical) post for a period of one year.

Dr. K. Jayachandran ceased to be the Director (Technical) on the Board of the company with effect from the close of business hours on May 31, 2026. This cessation was solely on account of his superannuation and not due to any other reason. The change was executed in terms of the Order issued by the Department of Fertilizers, Government of India.

Appointment of Additional Charge

Pursuant to Regulation 30 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, the company informed the exchanges about the new arrangement. The Government of India, Ministry of Chemicals & Fertilizers, Department of Fertilizers, issued an order on June 17, 2026, entrusting Shri Manoj Kumar Jain with the additional charge of the post of Director (Technical).

The appointment is valid for one year with effect from June 17, 2026, or until the assumption of charge by a regular incumbent, or until further orders, whichever is earlier. The appointment is subject to the approval of the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC). The company confirmed that there is no change in the directorship of Shri Manoj Kumar Jain, CMD, and he has only been entrusted with the additional charge.

Details of Cessation

The following table details the cessation of the former Director (Technical):

The disclosure was made to the National Stock Exchange of India Ltd on June 18, 2026, by J Srinivasa Saravanan, Company Secretary & Compliance Officer.

The Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers, acting as the promoter of Madras Fertilizers Limited , has declared that no encumbrance was created on its shares during the financial year ended March 31, 2026. The disclosure, submitted to the National Stock Exchange, confirms that the Hon'ble President of India, represented by the Ministry, along with persons acting in concert, did not create any direct or indirect encumbrance in FY26.

The declaration was made pursuant to Regulation 31(4) of the SEBI (Substantial Acquisition of Shares and Takeovers) Regulations, 2011. Manoj Kumar, Deputy Secretary to the Government of India in the Department of Fertilizers, signed the disclosure on behalf of the promoter on April 1, 2026.

The filing was addressed to the Chairman of the National Stock Exchange of India Limited and copied to the Chairman & Managing Director of Madras Fertilizers Limited. The document serves as a formal compliance update regarding the promoter's shareholding status for the specified period.

Key Disclosure Details

The confirmation of no encumbrance provides clarity to shareholders regarding the status of the promoter's holding during the financial year.