Oil India Limited has submitted its quarterly compliance certificate to stock exchanges, confirming adherence to SEBI regulations for the quarter ended March 31, 2026. The Maharatna CPSE filed the mandatory certificate under Regulation 74(5) of SEBI (Depositories & Participants) Regulations, 2018.

Regulatory Compliance Details

The compliance certificate was submitted to both major stock exchanges on April 8, 2026, as detailed below:

Certificate Confirmation

KFin Technologies Limited, serving as the company's Registrar & Share Transfer Agent, issued the compliance certificate dated April 2, 2026. The certificate confirms that securities received from depository participants for dematerialization during the quarter were properly processed and confirmed to the depositories.

Key Compliance Confirmations

The certificate validates several critical compliance aspects:

• Securities received for dematerialization were confirmed or rejected to depositories
• All securities in the certificates have been listed on stock exchanges where earlier issued securities are listed
• Security certificates received for dematerialization were properly confirmed or rejected
• Received certificates were mutilated and cancelled after due verification by depository participants
• Depository names were substituted in the register of members as registered owners within the mandated 15-day period

Corporate Information

The submission was signed by A.K. Sahoo, Company Secretary & Compliance Officer of Oil India Limited. The company operates from its corporate office at OIL House, Plot No. 19, Sector-16A, Noida-201301, Uttar Pradesh.

KFin Technologies Limited operates from its operations centre in Hyderabad's Financial District and maintains its registered office in Mumbai. The registrar and transfer agent plays a crucial role in ensuring compliance with SEBI's dematerialization regulations for the oil and gas major.

Oil India Limited has entered into a strategic partnership with the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research-Institute of Minerals and Materials Technology (CSIR-IMMT) by signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on March 30, 2026. This collaboration represents a significant step in the company's efforts to diversify its operations beyond traditional oil and gas exploration, focusing on joint Research & Development projects in the field of critical minerals.

Strategic Partnership Details

The MoU establishes a framework for joint research initiatives focused on critical minerals exploration and development under the National Critical Mineral Mission (NCMM). This partnership brings together Oil India's operational expertise in the energy sector with CSIR-IMMT's specialized knowledge in minerals and materials technology, with CSIR-IMMT being identified as the Centre of Excellence for Critical Minerals under NCMM.

Signing Ceremony

The MoU was signed by the Director (Exploration & Development) of Oil India and the Director of CSIR-IMMT in the presence of Oil India's Chairman and Managing Director. The ceremony was attended by Functional Directors and senior officials of Oil India, along with senior scientists from CSIR-IMMT, highlighting the strategic importance of this collaboration.

Research Focus Areas

The collaboration will concentrate on critical minerals, which are essential components for various industrial applications and emerging technologies. The R&D activities will be pursued as outlined in the National Critical Mineral Mission framework, focusing on:

• Advanced manufacturing processes
• Renewable energy technologies
• Electronic components and devices
• Strategic industrial applications

Significance For Oil India

This partnership aligns with Oil India's strategic diversification objectives, expanding the company's research capabilities beyond its core oil and gas operations. The collaboration with CSIR-IMMT provides access to specialized technical expertise and research infrastructure in the minerals sector, positioning the Maharatna PSU for future opportunities in the critical minerals domain.

About The Partners

CSIR-IMMT is a premier research institute under the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research, specializing in minerals and materials technology. The institute has been specifically identified as the Centre of Excellence for Critical Minerals under the National Critical Mineral Mission, bringing extensive research capabilities and technical knowledge to support the joint initiatives with Oil India Limited.

This MoU represents a forward-looking approach by Oil India to explore new avenues in the critical minerals sector, potentially opening opportunities for future business development in this strategically important area under the government's National Critical Mineral Mission framework.