Ramco Cements has announced the opening of a special window for shareholders to transfer and dematerialise their physical securities, following regulatory guidelines issued by the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI). The initiative aims to facilitate shareholders who hold physical share certificates and wish to complete pending transfer processes.

Special Window Details

The company has opened a one-year special window based on SEBI Circular No: HO/38/13/11(2)2026-MIRSD-POD/I/3750/2026 dated January 30, 2026. This facility addresses two specific categories of shareholders:

Regulatory Compliance and Communication

The company has fulfilled its disclosure obligations under Regulation 30 of SEBI (LODR) Regulations, 2015, by publishing newspaper advertisements in Business Standard (English – All Editions) on March 28, 2026. The announcement demonstrates the company's commitment to transparent communication with its stakeholders.

To ensure maximum reach, Ramco Cements has also published the notice across multiple social media platforms:

• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/p/18JXiAbcfG/
• Twitter: https://x.com/RamcoCements/status/2037758028846604325
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/p/DWanEUPjOim/
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7443524474617917441
• Threads: https://www.threads.com/@theramcocementsltd/post/DWanE2oDF5U

Application Process

Shareholders who wish to avail this facility must lodge or re-lodge their requests directly with the company at its corporate office. The application should be submitted to:

The Secretary
The Ramco Cements Limited
Auras Corporate Centre, V Floor
98-A, Dr. Radhakrishnan Road
Mylapore, Chennai - 600 004

All applications must be accompanied by requisite documents as prescribed under the SEBI Circular. The securities transferred under this special window will be subject to specific conditions, including mandatory crediting to the transferee's demat account and a one-year lock-in period from the registration date.

Corporate Information

Ramco Cements operates from its corporate office at Auras Corporate Centre in Chennai, with its registered office located in Rajapalayam, Tamil Nadu. The company maintains its investor relations through dedicated communication channels and continues to ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements for shareholder services.

Rajapalayam Mills Limited has disclosed the creation of a pledge on 10,000 equity shares of The Ramco Cements Limited in favour of Barclays Investments & Loans (India) Pvt. Ltd. The pledge was created on 24-03-2026 as additional comfort for borrowing purposes, adding to the company's existing encumbered shareholding in the cement manufacturer.

Pledge Details and Regulatory Compliance

The disclosure was made on 25-03-2026 in compliance with Regulation 31(1) and 31(2) of SEBI (Substantial Acquisition of Shares and Takeovers) Regulations, 2011. The pledge represents a minimal 0.01% of The Ramco Cements Limited's total share capital but adds to Rajapalayam Mills' existing encumbered position.

Current Shareholding Position

Rajapalayam Mills Limited holds a significant stake in The Ramco Cements Limited, with total promoter holding of 3,21,69,264 shares representing 13.61% of the target company's share capital. Following this latest pledge creation, the company's total encumbered shares have increased to 1,89,91,625 shares, representing 8.04% of The Ramco Cements' total share capital.

Promoter Group Holdings

The disclosure also reveals the broader promoter group structure of The Ramco Cements Limited. The total promoter and promoter group holding stands at 10,05,54,774 shares, representing 42.54% of the company's share capital. Other significant promoter entities include:

• Ramco Industries Limited: 5,15,66,295 shares (21.82%)
• Sri Vishnu Shankar Mill Limited: 30,94,200 shares (1.31%)
• Sudharsanam Investments Limited: 29,82,600 shares (1.26%)
• The Ramaraju Surgical Cotton Mills Limited: 28,46,075 shares (1.20%)

The disclosure demonstrates Rajapalayam Mills' continued financial arrangements using its substantial shareholding in The Ramco Cements Limited as collateral for borrowing purposes.