Central India Industries Limited and other members of the promoter group have confirmed that no shares of Orient Electric were encumbered during the financial year ended March 31, 2026. This declaration, submitted to the National Stock Exchange of India and BSE Limited, ensures compliance with Regulation 31(4) of the SEBI (Substantial Acquisition of Shares and Takeovers) Regulations, 2011. The disclosure provides transparency regarding the holding status of the company's promoters, which is a critical factor for shareholder confidence.

The declaration was filed on April 8, 2026, by Krishan Kumar Chandak, the Authorised Signatory for Central India Industries Limited. It explicitly states that neither the promoters nor the promoter group entities created any direct or indirect encumbrance on the shares of Orient Electric Limited throughout the specified financial year. The submission follows an initial declaration made on April 2, 2026.

The filing identifies 16 entities falling under the categories of Promoter and Promoter Group. The list includes individuals such as Chandrakant Birla, Nirmala Birla, Amita Birla, Avani Birla, and Avanti Birla. Corporate entities named in the declaration include Central India Industries Limited, Shekhavati Investments And Traders Ltd, Amer Investments (Delhi) Limited, and Gwalior Finance Corporation Limited.

Other promoter group companies listed in the disclosure include HDCL Investments Limited, National Engineering Industries Limited, Rajasthan Industries Ltd, Universal Trading Co.Ltd, and Bengal Rubber Company Ltd. The list further features India Silica Magnesite Works Limited, Ashok Investment Corporation Ltd, JFDP Investments Private Limited, and Hindusthan Charity Trust 1959.

The following table details the entities on whose behalf the declaration was submitted:

Orient Electric has submitted copies of the newspaper advertisements published on June 12, 2026, regarding its 10th Annual General Meeting (AGM). The notices were published in the Financial Express (English) and Odisha Bhaskar (Odiya) to provide intimation of the meeting. This disclosure was made to the National Stock Exchange of India Limited and BSE Limited pursuant to Regulation 47 of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015.

The company has previously fixed Friday, July 10, 2026, as the record date for the payment of a final dividend of ₹0.75 per share. The Board of Directors recommended this dividend, which amounts to 75% of the face value of ₹1 each, for the financial year ended March 31, 2026. The payout is scheduled to be made through electronic bank transfer on or before Friday, August 21, 2026, subject to approval by members at the AGM.

The 10th AGM is scheduled to be held on Wednesday, July 22, 2026, at 3:30 p.m. IST via Video Conferencing (VC) or Other Audio Visual Means (OAVM). To determine eligibility for electronic voting on the resolutions, the company has established Wednesday, July 15, 2026, as the cut-off date. Members whose names appear in the Register of Members or as Beneficial Owners on this date will be entitled to cast their votes.

Pursuant to Section 393(1) of the Income-Tax Act, 2025, dividends are taxable in the hands of shareholders. The company will deduct tax at source (TDS) at the time of payment if the dividend is approved. No TDS will be deducted if the aggregate dividend does not exceed ₹10,000, provided the shareholder's PAN is not inoperative. Non-resident members may avail beneficial tax treaty rates by submitting necessary documents, such as a Tax Residency Certificate, by July 10, 2026.

The company has also informed shareholders about a Special Window for the transfer and dematerialisation of physical securities. This window is open from February 5, 2026, to February 4, 2027, facilitating the transfer of shares sold or purchased prior to April 1, 2019. Securities transferred under this scheme will be mandatorily credited in demat mode and subject to a one-year lock-in from the date of registration.

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