Shanthala FMCG Products confirmed that its promoters and persons acting in concert did not create any encumbrance on the shares held by them during the financial year ended March 31, 2026. This disclosure ensures that the shareholding remains free from charges or liens, which is critical for maintaining the integrity of the company's ownership structure. The confirmation was submitted to the National Stock Exchange of India in compliance with regulatory requirements.

The declaration was made in accordance with Regulation 31(4) of the SEBI (Substantial Acquisition of Shares and Takeover) Regulation, 2011. Shobitha Mallya, Managing Director and Promoter, signed the disclosure on behalf of all promoters. The filing included a detailed breakdown of the shareholding held by the promoter and promoter group as of March 31, 2026.

Shareholding Details

The promoter group holds a significant portion of the company's equity. The table below outlines the total number of shares held by each member of the promoter and promoter group as of the specified date.

Note: As per RTA data, Virtuous Capital Limited held 235,200 equity shares as of March 31, 2026. However, the entity acquired an additional 14,400 equity shares on March 30, 2026, which were credited to its demat account on April 1, 2026. Consequently, these shares are not reflected in the RTA's records as of March 31, 2026.

The disclosure was addressed to the Listing Compliance Department of the National Stock Exchange of India and copied to the Audit Committee of Shanthala FMCG Products Limited. The confirmation of non-encumbrance provides transparency regarding the financial standing of the promoters regarding their shareholdings.

Shanthala FMCG Products Limited has appointed Chaudhary Chaudhary & Co as a forensic auditor to investigate gaps and inconsistencies identified in its books of account for the financial year ended March 31, 2026. The decision follows observations made by the Statutory Auditors during the finalization of financial statements, which revealed issues in internal documentation and financial reporting processes subsequent to the half-year ended September 30, 2025. The Board initiated the audit to ensure the financial statements present a true and fair view of the company's affairs.

The Board of Directors met on June 07, 2026, to approve the appointment and address the need for independent verification. The forensic audit will review the books of account, records, transactions, and related matters for the relevant period. This move is intended to uphold transparency, good governance, and the protection of stakeholder interests.

In addition to the forensic appointment, the Board re-appointed M/s. Kalpesh Khatri & Associates, Chartered Accountants, as the Internal Auditor of the company. The firm, registered under number 0139570W, will serve for a tenure of two consecutive financial years commencing from April 1, 2026, and concluding on March 31, 2028.

The table below summarizes the key appointments approved by the Board:

The company stated that it will extend full cooperation to the forensic auditor to ascertain the correct factual position. The meeting was held from 04:00 PM to 06:15 PM IST on June 07, 2026.