Rajapalayam Mills Limited has created a pledge on 7,05,800 equity shares of The Ramco Cements Limited in favour of Tata Capital Limited. The encumbrance, dated July 23, 2026, serves as security for borrowing and increases the total number of encumbered shares held by the promoter group. This move raises the overall pledged stake of promoters and persons acting in concert (PACs) in The Ramco Cements Limited to 9.39% of the total share capital.

The disclosure was made under Regulation 31(1) and 31(2) of the SEBI (Substantial Acquisition of Shares and Takeovers) Regulations, 2011. Rajapalayam Mills Limited notified both the National Stock Exchange of India Limited and BSE Limited regarding the creation of the encumbrance. Prior to this transaction, Rajapalayam Mills Limited already had 4,00,000 equity shares pledged, as mentioned in the initial notification letter, though the detailed schedule indicates a higher base of previously encumbered shares for the group.

Promoter Holding and Encumbrance Details

The filing provides a comprehensive breakdown of the promoter group's holdings and the extent of encumbrances. Rajapalayam Mills Limited holds 3,21,69,264 shares, representing 13.61% of The Ramco Cements Limited's total share capital. Following the new pledge, the total number of shares encumbered by Rajapalayam Mills Limited stands at 1,89,91,625, which is 8.04% of the total share capital.

Other entities within the promoter group also maintain pledged positions. The Ramaraju Surgical Cotton Mills Limited has 15,50,864 shares encumbered, while Sri Vishnu Shankar Mill Limited has 16,40,000 shares under pledge. Individual promoters such as Smt. Nalina Ramalakshmi, Smt. Saradha Deepa, and Shri Pusapadi Ramasubramania Raja Venketrama Raja hold significant stakes but currently report no encumbrances on their holdings according to this disclosure.

What the Numbers Show

The creation of this pledge indicates continued reliance on share-backed financing by a key promoter entity. With over 9% of the total share capital now encumbered across the promoter group, liquidity management remains a focal point for the holding structure. The specific allocation of the new pledge to Tata Capital Limited suggests a structured borrowing arrangement rather than an ad-hoc liquidity measure. Investors should monitor future disclosures for any changes in the pledge status or additional encumbrances that could affect the promoter's net worth position.

The Ramco Cements Limited has scheduled its 68th Annual General Meeting (AGM) for Thursday, August 20, 2026, at 10:00 AM. The meeting will be conducted through video conferencing (VC) to discuss the company’s performance for the financial year ended March 31, 2026, and other statutory business items. This virtual format ensures broader shareholder participation while adhering to the Companies Act, 2013, and SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015.

The Board of Directors has fixed August 13, 2026, as the cut-off date to determine eligibility for voting rights. Shareholders holding equity shares on this date can cast their votes electronically during the remote e-voting window or during the meeting itself. The remote e-voting period commences at 9:00 AM on Monday, August 17, 2026, and concludes at 5:00 PM on Wednesday, August 19, 2026. Once a vote is cast remotely, shareholders cannot vote again during the live meeting.

Key Dates and Voting Procedures

Shareholders who have not registered their email addresses with the company or their depository participants are urged to update their details using Form ISR-1, available on the company’s website. Those holding shares in demat mode should contact their respective depository participants for registration. The notice of the AGM and the Integrated Annual Report for the year 2025-26 will be sent exclusively by email to registered members.

Accessing Meeting Materials

The Notice of the AGM and the Integrated Annual Report, including financial statements and the Business Responsibility and Sustainability Report, are accessible on the company’s website at www.ramcocements.in . These documents are also available on the websites of BSE Limited ( www.bseindia.com ) and NSE Limited ( www.nseindia.com ). For shareholders without registered email IDs, a letter containing the web link to access these reports is being dispatched by post.

Participants can join the AGM via the CDSL e-voting portal at https://www.evotingindia.com . For technical assistance regarding e-voting or attendance, shareholders may contact the helpdesk at helpdesk.evoting@cdslindia.com or call the toll-free number 1800 210 99 11. The company emphasizes that voting rights are proportional to the number of equity shares held as of the cut-off date.