Sarthak Metals Limited has approved and adopted an amended Code of Conduct for its Board of Directors and Senior Management personnel. The updated policy is scheduled to come into effect from June 1, 2026. The decision was taken during a board meeting held on May 22, 2026, in compliance with Regulation 30 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015.

The revised code outlines the ethical standards, responsibilities, and guidelines that directors and senior management must adhere to. It is formulated in line with the requirements of Regulation 17(5) of the SEBI Listing Regulations and Schedule IV of the Companies Act, 2013. The policy applies to all members of the Board of Directors and Senior Management personnel, defined as officers and personnel of the core management team, excluding the Board.

Key Provisions

The Code of Conduct covers several critical areas of corporate governance to ensure transparency and accountability. Key sections included in the document are:

• Scope and Legal Framework: Establishes the philosophy on corporate governance and the legal basis for the code.
• Applicability: Defines the individuals subject to the code, including functional heads, the Company Secretary, and the Chief Financial Officer.
• Guidelines for Conduct: Mandates acting with integrity, honesty, and due care, while avoiding conflicts of interest.
• Confidentiality: Requires the protection of the company's proprietary information.
• Insider Trading: Prohibits the use of unpublished price-sensitive information for personal gain.

Compliance and Amendments

The members of the Board and Senior Management are required to affirm compliance with the code on an annual basis. The company's annual report will include a declaration signed by the CEO or Managing Director confirming this compliance. The code also specifies that any violation or suspected violation must be promptly communicated to the compliance officer for review by the Audit Committee or the Board.

The document includes a version control table indicating that the current version was approved by the Board of Directors on May 22, 2026. The company has stated that the code will be reviewed periodically and amended as necessary to remain consistent with changes in the Companies Act, 2013 or SEBI regulations.

Sarthak Metals Limited has notified the stock exchanges of an upcoming Board of Directors meeting scheduled for Friday, May 22, 2026, at 12:00 noon. The meeting will be held at the company's head office located at B.B.C. Colony, G.E. Road, Khursipar, Bhilai – 490011, Chhattisgarh. The intimation has been filed pursuant to Regulation 29(1) of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015.

Board Meeting Agenda

The Board of Directors will convene to deliberate on key financial matters pertaining to the recently concluded quarter and fiscal year. The following items have been placed on the agenda for consideration:

• Audited Financial Results for Q4FY26: To consider and take on record the audited financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2026.
• Annual Audited Financial Statements: To consider and take on record the audited financial statements and results for the year ended March 31, 2026.
• Other Agenda Items: Any other matters as may be placed before the Board.

Trading Window Closure

In accordance with SEBI's Prohibition of Insider Trading Regulations and the company's internal Code of Conduct for Prevention of Insider Trading and Fair Disclosure of Unpublished Price Sensitive Information, the trading window for Sarthak Metals has been closed effective April 1, 2026. The trading window will remain shut until 48 hours after the financial results are made public on May 22, 2026. The intimation was signed by Pratik Jain, Company Secretary and Compliance Officer, on May 12, 2026.