Safari Industries (India) Limited has extended its special window for the transfer and dematerialization of physical shares until February 4, 2027, providing shareholders additional time to regularize holdings executed prior to April 1, 2019. The company announced on August 3, 2026, that this extension facilitates the lodgement or re-lodgement of transfer deeds that were previously rejected, returned, or not attended to due to deficiencies in documents or processes. Shareholders must act within this stipulated timeline to ensure their securities are credited in demat mode, as all requests under this special window will be processed only in electronic form.

The disclosure was made pursuant to Regulation 30 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, read with SEBI Circular No. HO/38/13/11(2)2026-MIRSD-POD/I/3750/2026 dated January 30, 2026. The company published a newspaper advertisement in Business Standard on August 3, 2026, to inform stakeholders of the extended deadline. This regulatory compliance ensures transparency regarding the critical dates for shareholders holding physical certificates who wish to transition to demat holdings without facing further procedural hurdles.

Key Details of the Special Window

The special window covers transfer deeds executed strictly before April 1, 2019. Only requests accompanied by original share certificates along with these older transfer deeds and other supporting documents specified in the SEBI circular will be considered. Any securities processed during this period will be subject to a mandatory lock-in period of one year from the date of registration of the transfer.

Shareholders are advised to contact the company’s Registrar and Transfer Agent, MUFG Intime India Private Limited, within the stipulated timelines. The RTA’s unit for Safari Industries is located at C 101, Embassy 247, L B S Marg, Vikhroli (West), Mumbai - 400083. Investors can reach them via telephone at +91 8108116767 or email at investor.helpdesk@in.mpms.mufg.com for assistance with document submission and processing queries.

Exclusions and Dispute Resolution

The company clarified that cases involving disputes between transferors and transferees will not be considered under this special window. Such matters must be settled through court or NCLT processes. Additionally, securities that have already been transferred to the Investor Education and Protection Fund (IEPF) are excluded from this special window and cannot be processed for transfer or dematerialization during this period. Shareholders with disputed claims should pursue legal remedies rather than relying on this administrative window.

What This Means for Shareholders

This extension offers a final opportunity for long-term holders of physical shares to dematerialize their holdings without navigating complex legacy issues. The one-year lock-in period post-registration serves as a regulatory safeguard to prevent immediate trading of these newly digitized securities, ensuring market stability. Failure to utilize this window may result in continued difficulties in transferring or pledging physical shares, which are increasingly cumbersome to manage in modern electronic trading environments. Investors should verify the status of their physical certificates and ensure all documentation is complete before the February 4, 2027 deadline.

Safari Industries has appointed Aditya Bhargava as Vice President - Finance & Accounts effective July 17, 2026. The appointment positions Bhargava as a member of the senior management under Regulation 16(1)(d) of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015.

Executive Profile

Bhargava brings over 22 years of experience spanning Finance, Accounts, Commercial, and Procurement functions across diverse industries. He is a qualified Chartered Accountant and holds a B.Com Honors degree from Delhi University.

Previous Assignments

Prior to joining Safari Industries, Bhargava served as the CFO for Badshah Masala Private Limited, a Dabur Enterprise, and held the position of SAARC Finance Head for Dabur. In his previous role, he managed Legal, IT, HR, and Operations functions for Badshah Masala. He was associated with Dabur since 2014, serving in various capacities including Head Commercial for Dabur India and Head of Finance for Dabur Nepal & SAARC. Before his tenure at Dabur, he worked with PepsiCo India Holding Private Limited and Gillette India Limited.

Appointment Details

The company disclosed the appointment in compliance with Regulation 30 of the Listing Regulations and the SEBI Master Circular dated January 30, 2026. The term of appointment is not specified as Bhargava is in full-time employment with the company.