Dr. Jatin Kumar Mohanty ceased to be a Non-Executive Independent Director of Madras Fertilizers Limited effective June 19, 2026, due to the completion of his three-year tenure. The cessation was confirmed in a regulatory filing submitted to the National Stock Exchange of India Ltd, citing an order from the Department of Fertilizers, Government of India. The departure is solely attributed to the end of his term and not due to any other operational or governance reasons.

The appointment of Dr. Jatin Kumar Mohanty was initially approved by the Appointment Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) for a period of three years starting from the date of notification. His tenure concluded at the close of business hours on June 19, 2026. The company confirmed that there were no other material reasons for the cessation and that all necessary disclosures under Regulation 30 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 have been provided.

The following table details the director's tenure and cessation information:

The filing further clarified that there is no disclosure of relationship with other directors required in this instance. The information was authenticated by J Srinivasa Saravanan, Company Secretary & Compliance Officer of Madras Fertilizers Limited. The company has requested the exchange to disseminate the information in accordance with applicable regulations.

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.