Orient Cement Limited has issued a notice to shareholders regarding the Investor Education and Protection Fund Authority's Second 100 Days Campaign 'Saksham Niveshak', designed to facilitate KYC updates and prevent transfer of unclaimed dividends to the IEPF. The campaign represents a proactive initiative by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs to engage with shareholders and ensure their financial interests are protected.

Campaign Details and Timeline

The IEPF Authority has launched the Second 100 Days Campaign 'Saksham Niveshak' for the period from April 1, 2026, to July 9, 2026. This initiative specifically targets shareholders who have not claimed their dividends or updated their KYC and nomination details.

Shareholder Support Services

Orient Cement has provided comprehensive contact information for shareholders requiring assistance during the campaign. The company's Registrar and Transfer Agent, KFin Technologies Limited, serves as the primary point of contact for all shareholder queries and requests.

Contact Information

Services Available During Campaign

Shareholders can access multiple services during the campaign period to ensure their accounts remain active and compliant. The initiative covers various aspects of shareholder account maintenance and dividend claims.

Available Services:

• KYC details update and verification
• Bank mandate updates for dividend payments
• Nominee information registration and modification
• Contact information updates
• Unpaid dividend claim processing
• Resolution of issues related to unclaimed dividends and shares

Digital Platform Integration

The company has emphasized the use of digital platforms to streamline the process for shareholders. The KPRISM portal provides a centralized platform for shareholders to register requests and track their progress throughout the campaign period.

Regulatory Compliance

The notice was published in compliance with Regulation 47 of SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015. The advertisement appeared in Financial Express – Ahmedabad and Mumbai editions on April 28, 2026, ensuring wide reach among the company's shareholder base.

The campaign serves as a preventive measure to protect shareholder interests by ensuring that unclaimed dividends and shares do not get transferred to the IEPF due to non-compliance with KYC requirements or failure to claim dividends within the prescribed timeframe.

Orient Cement has made several significant announcements following its board meeting held on April 28, 2026. The cement manufacturer disclosed key corporate developments including the scheduling of its annual general meeting, dividend recommendations, and important auditor appointments while also approving its audited financial results.

Board Meeting Outcomes

The Board of Directors approved multiple resolutions during their meeting that commenced at 6:00 p.m. and concluded at 7:00 p.m. on April 28, 2026. The company's statutory auditors, M/s. G. K. Choksi & Co, Chartered Accountants (FRN:101895W), issued their audit reports with unmodified opinion on the audited financial results for the quarter and financial year ended March 31, 2026.

Annual General Meeting & Dividend Declaration

The company has scheduled its 15th Annual General Meeting for Friday, June 26, 2026 at 04:30 p.m. through video conferencing and other audio-visual means, in accordance with applicable circulars issued by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs and SEBI. The board has recommended a dividend of ₹0.50 per equity share of face value of Re.1 each fully paid-up for Financial Year 2025-26, subject to shareholder approval.

The company has fixed Friday, June 12, 2026 as the record date for determining shareholder entitlement to receive the dividend. The proposed dividend, if declared by shareholders at the AGM, will be paid on or after Wednesday, July 1, 2026, subject to applicable tax deductions.

Auditor Appointments

Based on recommendations from the Audit Committee, the board approved significant auditor appointments for the upcoming financial year. M/s. P.M. Nanabhoy & Co., Cost Accountants (Firm Registration Number: 000012), have been appointed as Cost Auditors to conduct the audit of cost records for Financial Year 2026-27.

Additionally, M/s. Grant Thornton Bharat LLP, Chartered Accountants, has been appointed as Internal Auditor, replacing Mr. Shobhit Dwivedi who ceased to be the Internal Auditor due to organizational restructuring. Grant Thornton Bharat is a member of Grant Thornton International Ltd. with over 13,000 people across 21 offices in India, offering comprehensive professional services throughout business lifecycles.

Regulatory Compliance

The audited financial results have been prepared in terms of Regulation 33 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015. All announcements and results are being uploaded on the company's website at www.orientcement.com for stakeholder access and transparency. The disclosures regarding auditor appointments have been made pursuant to SEBI Listing Regulations read with SEBI Circular No. HO/49/14/14(7)2025-CFDPOD2/I/3762/2026 dated January 30, 2026.