Responsive Industries Limited has issued a formal clarification to stock exchanges regarding an unsolicited ESG rating disclosure submitted by CFC Finlease Private Limited. The company emphasized that it has not engaged the ESG rating provider for any rating services.

Regulatory Disclosure Details

The company filed the intimation under Regulation 30 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 on March 21, 2026. The disclosure pertains to CFC Finlease Private Limited, a SEBI registered ESG Rating Provider, submitting a rating for the company's securities.

Company's Position

Responsive Industries Limited clarified that the ESG rating disclosure was made without the company's engagement or authorization. The rating provider based their assessment solely on information available in the public domain. This represents an unsolicited rating initiative by CFC Finlease Private Limited.

The company became aware of this development through an official email intimation from BSE Limited received on March 20, 2026. The exchange informed the company that CFC Finlease Private Limited had submitted the disclosure for INE688D01026, which corresponds to Responsive Industries Limited's ISIN.

Compliance and Transparency

In line with regulatory requirements, the company has made the announcement available on its official website at www.responsiveindustries.com . The disclosure was signed by Mohini Sharma, Company Secretary & Compliance Officer, ensuring proper authorization and compliance with listing regulations.

The intimation serves to maintain transparency with stakeholders and clarify the company's position regarding the unsolicited ESG rating disclosure by the third-party rating provider.

Responsive Industries Limited has announced a postal ballot process for seeking shareholder approval on the appointment of an Independent Director. The company issued the notice on March 10, 2026, under Regulation 30 of the SEBI Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements Regulations, 2015.

Postal Ballot Resolution Details

The postal ballot seeks approval for a single special resolution regarding the appointment of Ms. Jeny Vinod Kumar Gowadia as Non-Executive Independent Director. The key details of the proposed appointment are:

E-Voting Schedule and Process

The company has arranged for remote e-voting exclusively, with no physical postal ballot forms being distributed. The voting timeline and key dates are structured as follows:

The company has engaged M/s. MUFG Intime India Private Limited (formerly Link Intime India Private Limited) as the service provider for the e-voting facility through their "InstaVOTE" system. M/s. Mayank Arora & Co., Practicing Company Secretaries, have been appointed as the Scrutinizer for conducting the postal ballot process.

Director Profile and Qualifications

Ms. Jeny Vinod Kumar Gowadia brings significant expertise to the board with her professional background and experience:

Professional Background:

• Qualified Practicing Company Secretary with over 11 years of experience
• Operates her own practicing firm in Mumbai
• Extensive experience in corporate law, governance, and regulatory compliance
• Currently serves as Independent Director in several listed and unlisted entities

Core Competencies:

• Corporate Law & Secretarial Practice
• Board Governance & Independent Directorship
• Companies Act, 2013 Compliance
• Regulatory Advisory & Risk Oversight
• Strategic & Legal Counsel to Boards

Current Directorships: Ms. Gowadia holds directorship positions in Balashri Commercial Limited, Indianivesh Capitals Limited, Indianivesh Limited, Sonam Spark Infra Limited, and Bhavik Enterprises Limited.

Committee Appointments

Upon approval, Ms. Gowadia will serve as a member in multiple board committees:

• Audit Committee
• Nomination Remuneration Committee
• Risk Management Committee
• Stakeholders' Relationship Committee
• Corporate Social Responsibility Committee

Compliance and Regulatory Framework

The appointment follows the provisions of Sections 149, 150, and 152 of the Companies Act, 2013, along with Schedule IV and the Companies (Appointment and Qualification of Directors) Rules, 2014. Ms. Gowadia meets the independence criteria under Section 149(6) of the Act and Regulation 16(1)(b) of SEBI LODR Regulations.

The Board initially appointed Ms. Gowadia as Additional Non-Executive Independent Director on February 04, 2026, based on the recommendation of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee. As per regulatory requirements, the appointment requires shareholder approval through special resolution within three months of the initial appointment date.

Shareholders whose names appear in the Register of Members or List of Beneficial Owners as on the cut-off date and have registered email addresses will receive the postal ballot notice electronically. The results will be communicated to stock exchanges and displayed on the company's website following the conclusion of the voting period.