sakthi finance has appointed Sri S Arumugam as its Internal Ombudsman (IO) for a period of three years. The appointment is effective from May 23, 2026. The decision was taken by the Board of Directors at their meeting held on March 10, 2026.

The appointment follows the completion of the term of the previous Internal Ombudsman, Sri C Rajasekaran. The company stated that the terms and conditions of the appointment have been mutually agreed upon. This move is in compliance with Regulation 30 of the Listing Regulations.

Appointment Details

The company has provided specific details regarding the change in the Internal Ombudsman position. The information has been disclosed in accordance with Regulations 30 and 51 of the Listing Regulations, as well as relevant SEBI master circulars.

Profile of Sri S Arumugam

Sri S Arumugam brings significant experience to the role, having previously worked with Sakthi Finance Limited for over three decades. He is a graduate with a B.A. in Corporate studies and holds a Post Graduate Diploma in Industrial Relations and Personnel Management.

His work experience includes a tenure at Transport Corporation of India Limited from 1983 to 1988. Subsequently, he served Sakthi Finance Limited from July 1988 until his retirement in September 2021. During his long tenure with the company, he held various positions across branches in Namakkal, Salem, Chennai, and Coimbatore, rising to the rank of Deputy General Manager in the Credit Department.

Sakthi Finance Limited has notified BSE of a Board of Directors meeting scheduled for Saturday, May 23, 2026, pursuant to Regulations 29 and 50 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015. The meeting will consider and approve the audited financial results for the quarter and financial year ended March 31, 2026, along with other key corporate matters including a potential dividend recommendation and NCD redemptions.

Key Agenda Items

The board meeting will cover the following agenda items:

• Approval of Audited Financial Results for the quarter and year ended March 31, 2026
• Recommendation of Dividend on equity shares, if any, for the financial year ended March 31, 2026
• Redemption of Secured NCDs under Public Issue-IX (allotted July 9, 2024)
• Redemption of Unsecured NCDs under Public Issue-V (allotted July 29, 2021)
• Fixation of Record Date for payment of redemption proceeds to eligible NCD holders

NCD Redemption: Public Issue-IX (July 9, 2026)

The board will consider the redemption of Secured, Redeemable, Non-Convertible Debentures of face value ₹1,000 each, issued and allotted under Options I and II on July 9, 2024, as per the Public Issue Prospectus dated June 13, 2024. The redemption is scheduled for Thursday, July 9, 2026. The details are as follows:

NCD Redemption: Public Issue-V (August 29, 2026)

The board will also consider the redemption of Unsecured, Redeemable, Non-Convertible Debentures of face value ₹1,000 each, issued and allotted under Options VII and VIII on July 29, 2021, as per the Public Issue Prospectus dated June 25, 2021. The redemption is scheduled for Saturday, August 29, 2026. The details are as follows:

Trading Window Closure

In line with regulatory requirements, the trading window for dealing in securities of the company for Directors and Designated Persons remains closed from April 1, 2026 until 48 hours after the declaration of the audited financial results for the quarter and year ended March 31, 2026 (both days inclusive). The outcome of the board meeting will be communicated after the meeting concludes, and the intimation has been uploaded on the company's website at https://sakthifinance.com/investor-information/ .