Paragon Finance Limited has closed its trading window for dealing in company securities starting October 1, 2026. The closure remains in effect until 48 hours after the declaration of financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2026.

Regulatory compliance and scope

The decision was taken pursuant to Clause 4(2) of Schedule B read with Regulation 9 of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Prohibition of Insider Trading) Regulations, 2015. It also adheres to SEBI Circular No. SEBI/HO/ISD/ISD-SEC-4/P/CIR/2022/107 dated August 5, 2022, and SEBI/HO/ISD/ISD-PoD-2/P/CIR/2023/124 dated July 19, 2023. These regulations are read alongside the company's Code of Internal Procedures and Conduct for Regulating, Monitoring and Reporting of Trading in Securities by Designated Persons.

Affected persons

The restriction applies to a broad category of insiders associated with the company. All designated persons and connected persons are advised not to enter into any transaction involving the securities of the company during the closure period.

• Promoters and members of the promoter group
• Directors and key managerial personnel (KMPs)
• Insiders and designated persons
• Connected persons and their immediate relatives

Upcoming board meeting

The date for the Board Meeting to publish the financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2026, will be announced in due course. The filing was submitted to the Department of Corporate Services at BSE Limited on September 26, 2026.

Paragon Finance Limited members approved the regularization of Raveena Agrawal as a Non-Executive Independent Director for a five-year term at the company's 40th Annual General Meeting (AGM).

The appointment, effective from August 31, 2026, to August 30, 2031, was passed via a special resolution. The meeting also adopted audited standalone financial statements for FY26 and approved reappointments of key executive directors.

Key Resolutions Passed

The members transacted both ordinary and special business items as outlined in the notice convening the meeting. The primary resolutions included the adoption of financial reports and governance updates regarding the board composition and compensation.

Governance Updates and Director Profile

The board proposed the regularisation of Raveena Agrawal’s appointment, which was passed via a special resolution. Mrs. Agrawal was initially appointed by the Board as an Additional Director in the category of Non-Executive Independent Director with effect from August 31, 2026, based on the recommendation of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee.

Mrs. Agrawal holds a DIN of 09117345 and is a Fellow Member of the Institute of Company Secretaries of India. She brings over 10 years of experience in compliance, governance, and finance. Her tenure will not be liable to retire by rotation. As per disclosures, she holds no equity shares in the company and has no inter-se relationships with other directors or key managerial personnel.

Additionally, the remuneration for Executive Directors Sanjay Kumar Gupta and Aloke Kumar Gupta was revised with effect from May 1, 2026. The appointment of the secretarial auditor was extended for a term of five consecutive years.

Meeting Proceedings and Attendance

The AGM commenced at 12:15 pm and concluded at 12:30 pm. A total of 45 members were present for the meeting. The proceedings were conducted in compliance with the Companies Act, 2013, and applicable MCA and SEBI circulars regarding meetings through video conferencing or other audio-visual means.

Directors and Key Managerial Personnel in attendance:

• Sanjay Kumar Gupta: Chairperson, Whole Time Director, and Company Secretary
• Aloke Kumar Gupta: Executive Director and Chief Financial Officer
• Anny Jain: Independent Director
• Parul Rajgaria: Independent Director
• Raveena Agrawal: Additional Non-Executive Independent Director

The statutory auditor, Mandawewala & Co, Chartered Accountants, was invited to the meeting. Altab Uddin Kazi, Practicing Company Secretary, served as the scrutinizer for the remote e-voting process.

Voting results were to be announced within the prescribed time and displayed on the company website, NSDL, and stock exchanges.