Orient Bell Limited admitted a procedural lapse in disclosing the cessation of Sameer Kamboj as Non-Executive Independent Director, issuing a revised corporate announcement on July 29, 2026. The company confirmed that Kamboj ceased to be a director on July 26, 2026, following the completion of his second and final five-year term. The delayed disclosure was triggered by an observation from BSE Limited regarding the late filing of the original notice under Regulation 30 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015. This admission highlights a gap in the company’s internal monitoring mechanisms for director tenure expiration, though management assured that the error was inadvertent and not deliberate.

The delay stemmed from a human error in tracking the expiration of Kamboj’s tenure, which was due to end on July 26, 2026, after his re-appointment five years prior. Orient Bell stated that upon identifying the calculation error, it promptly submitted the requisite disclosure to the Stock Exchange in compliance with SEBI Circular No. SEBI/HO/CFD/CFD-PoD-1/P/CIR/2023/123 dated July 13, 2023. Yogesh Mendiratta, Company Secretary & Head-Legal, signed the revised communication addressed to the Corporate Relation Departments of BSE Limited and National Stock Exchange of India Ltd., expressing regret for the lapse and committing to strict adherence to future filing timelines.

Key Details of Cessation

The specific details regarding the change in directorship are outlined below:

Kamboj, identified by DIN 01033071, served as an independent member of the Board. His exit does not involve any resignation, removal, or death, but rather a natural conclusion of his maximum permissible tenure under current listing regulations. No new appointment was announced in this filing to replace him immediately. The company continues to operate with its remaining board members while it may consider future appointments for the independent director vacancy in accordance with its Articles of Association and SEBI guidelines.

Governance Compliance

Orient Bell Limited maintains its registered office at 8 Industrial Area, Sikandrabad, Uttar Pradesh, and its corporate office at Iris House, Nangal Raya, New Delhi. The revised filing ensures transparency for shareholders and regulators regarding the composition of the Board of Directors and addresses the regulatory observation dated July 29, 2026. The incident underscores the importance of robust internal controls for compliance deadlines, particularly concerning mandatory disclosures under LODR regulations.

Orient Bell Limited has fixed July 24, 2026, as the record date to determine shareholder eligibility for a dividend of ₹1 per equity share of face value ₹10 each for FY 2025-26. The Board of Directors recommended this dividend in its meeting held on May 19, 2026, and the payout is subject to declaration at the upcoming Annual General Meeting (AGM). The dividend, if declared, will be paid within the stipulated period subject to tax deduction at source.

The company has scheduled its 49th AGM for August 11, 2026, at 10:30 a.m. IST via Video Conferencing/Other Audio Visual Means (VC/OAVM). The meeting will transact ordinary and special business for the financial year ended March 31, 2026. Shareholders eligible to participate must hold shares as on the record date.

In compliance with Regulation 36(1)(b) of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, the company has issued letters to shareholders who have not registered their email addresses. These letters provide the weblink and path to access the Notice of the 49th AGM and the Integrated Annual Report for FY 2025-2026. The documents are available on the company's website under Investor Relations.

Pursuant to Regulation 42 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, the record date to determine eligibility for voting and dividend entitlement is July 24, 2026. The company has engaged National Securities Depository Ltd. to provide the remote e-voting facility.

Shareholders can cast their votes remotely between August 8 and August 10. Those who do not vote during this period may utilize the electronic voting system available during the AGM. Members holding shares in physical mode or those with unregistered email addresses are requested to update their details with MCS Share Transfer Agent Ltd. or their respective Depository Participants.

Key AGM Dates