Prima Agro Limited Executes Trust Deed for Employees' Gratuity Trust on May 6, 2026
Prima Agro Limited executed the Trust Deed for the Prima Agro Ltd Employees' Gratuity Trust on May 6, 2026, following Board approval on April 28, 2026. The trust aims to provide gratuity benefits to eligible employees and will be managed jointly with ICICI Prudential Group Gratuity Scheme. Ms. Swati Gupta and Mr. Kushagra Gupta, both promoter-group directors, have been appointed as Chairperson and Alternate Chairperson of the Trust respectively, while Mr. V. R. Sadasivan Pillai serves as Trustee. The disclosure was made in compliance with Regulation 30 of SEBI (LODR) Regulations, 2015.

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Prima Agro Limited has executed a Trust Deed on May 6, 2026, for the establishment of the Prima Agro Ltd Employees' Gratuity Trust. This development follows the approval accorded by the Company's Board of Directors at its meeting held on April 28, 2026. The trust's operations will be conducted jointly with ICICI Prudential Group Gratuity Scheme to manage the fund. The disclosure has been made in compliance with Regulation 30 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, and SEBI Circular No. SEBI/HO/CFD/CFD-PoD-1/P/CIR/2023/123 dated July 13, 2023.
Trust Objective and Key Details
The Trust has been constituted with the primary objective of creating a fund to provide gratuity benefits to eligible employees of the Company in accordance with applicable laws. The Company shall contribute to the Trust from time to time, including based on actuarial valuation. The Trust Deed does not confer any rights nor impose any restrictions affecting the management or control of the Company.
The key details of the trust as disclosed under Annexure-A are summarised below:
| Parameter: | Details |
|---|---|
| Name of the Trust: | Prima Agro Ltd Employees' Gratuity Trust |
| Date of Execution: | May 6, 2026 |
| Nature of Event: | Execution of Trust Deed for creation of Employees' Gratuity Trust |
| Fund Manager: | ICICI Prudential Group Gratuity Scheme |
| Financial Implications: | Contributions from time to time, including based on actuarial valuation |
| Impact on Management/Control: | No rights conferred or restrictions imposed on management or control |
Trustee Composition and Promoter Involvement
The Trust has been constituted with three trustees, two of whom are directors belonging to the promoter/promoter group of the Company. The trustees have been appointed in a fiduciary capacity for the administration of the Trust.
| Trustee: | Role/Designation |
|---|---|
| Ms. Swati Gupta (DIN: 00249036) | Chairperson; Director and part of promoter/promoter group |
| Mr. Kushagra Gupta (DIN: 08477477) | Alternate Chairperson; Director and part of promoter/promoter group |
| Mr. V. R. Sadasivan Pillai | Trustee; Company Secretary & Compliance Officer |
Additional Authorisations
The Trustees have been authorised to obtain a Group Gratuity Scheme from an insurer and to take necessary steps for approval of the gratuity fund under the Income-tax Act, 1961. This intimation was submitted to BSE Limited by V R Sadasivan Pillai, Company Secretary & Compliance Officer (Membership No. F13001), on behalf of Prima Agro Limited.
Historical Stock Returns for Prima Agro
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -2.01% | -3.90% | +30.07% | -10.68% | -15.22% | -14.46% |
How might Prima Agro's establishment of a formal gratuity trust impact its employee retention and talent acquisition strategies in the competitive agro-processing sector?
What is the expected timeline for Prima Agro to receive Income Tax Act approval for the gratuity fund, and how could any delays affect the company's tax planning and financial reporting?
Given that two of the three trustees belong to the promoter group, could this governance structure face scrutiny from minority shareholders or SEBI regarding potential conflicts of interest in fund administration?





























