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.

Madras Fertilizers Limited temporarily suspended production at its manufacturing facility on June 15, 2026, following an emergency shutdown caused by an equipment breakdown. The unplanned halt impacts the output of Ammonia and Urea, with operations tentatively scheduled to resume on June 23, 2026, pending the successful completion of necessary repair works.

The company disclosed that rectifying the faulty equipment is expected to take approximately eight days. Consequently, Madras Fertilizers plans to utilize this downtime to conduct statutory inspection and maintenance of the Boilers. The filing emphasized that the shutdown resulted from circumstances beyond the company's control.

Operational Timeline

The disruption affects the plant's ability to manufacture key fertilizers during the shutdown window. The following table outlines the key dates and events related to the temporary closure:

The intimation was submitted to the National Stock Exchange of India Ltd in compliance with Regulation 30 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015. J Srinivasa Saravanan, Company Secretary & Compliance Officer, signed the disclosure on behalf of Madras Fertilizers Limited.