Tamil nadu newsprint & papers Limited has submitted its quarterly compliance certificate under SEBI regulations for the quarter ended March 31, 2026. The Tamil Nadu government enterprise filed the mandatory certificate with stock exchanges on April 6, 2026, demonstrating adherence to regulatory requirements for depository operations.

Regulatory Compliance Filing

The company submitted the certificate pursuant to Regulation 74(5) of the SEBI (Depository and Participants) Regulations, 2018. The document was filed simultaneously with both major Indian stock exchanges where the company's shares are listed.

Certificate Verification Process

Cameo Corporate Services Limited, serving as the company's Registrar and Share Transfer Agent, issued the compliance certificate on April 2, 2026. The certificate confirms proper handling of dematerialization processes during the quarter ended March 31, 2026.

Key compliance confirmations include:

• Securities received from depository participants were confirmed to depositories within required timeframes
• All security certificates received for dematerialization were mutilated and cancelled after due verification
• Depository names were substituted in the register of members as registered owners within stipulated time limits
• Securities comprised in the certificates have been listed on stock exchanges where earlier issued securities are listed

Corporate Governance Framework

The filing was executed by Company Secretary and Compliance Officer Anuradha Ponraj, who holds ICSI Membership No: F13594. The digital signature on the document was applied on April 6, 2026, ensuring proper authentication and compliance with electronic filing requirements.

Operational Infrastructure

Tamil Nadu Newsprint and Papers Limited operates through multiple facilities across Tamil Nadu. The company maintains its registered office at Anna Salai, Guindy, Chennai, with manufacturing units located at Kagithapuram in Karur District and Kagitha Nagar in Tiruchirappalli District.

This quarterly filing represents part of the company's ongoing regulatory compliance obligations as a publicly listed entity, ensuring transparency in depository operations and maintaining investor confidence through proper documentation of share transfer processes.

Tamil Nadu Newsprint & Papers Limited conducted its board meeting on March 27, 2026, addressing critical governance and compliance matters. The meeting, which commenced at 1:00 PM and concluded at 5:00 PM, resulted in significant decisions regarding external auditor appointments and regulatory compliance issues.

External Internal Auditor Re-appointment

The board approved the re-appointment of M/s B Thiagarajan & Co., Chartered Accountants, as external internal auditors for the financial year 2026-27. This decision aligns with the requirements under Section 138 of the Companies Act, 2013, and SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015.

M/s B Thiagarajan & Co. is a Chennai-based chartered accountants firm established in 1975, offering comprehensive professional services including statutory audit, internal audit, management audit, and taxation services. The firm operates from Old No.15, New No.24, Yogambal Street, T. Nagar, Chennai – 600017.

Stock Exchange Penalties Acknowledged

The board took formal note of penalties imposed by both major stock exchanges for regulatory non-compliance. BSE Limited and National Stock Exchange each levied fines of Rs.4,89,700/- under SEBI Master Circular No. SEBI/HO/CFD/PoD2/CIR/P/0155 dated November 11, 2024.

The penalties were imposed for non-compliance with requirements pertaining to the composition of the Board under Regulation 17(1) of the SEBI LODR Regulations, 2015. However, the board confirmed that the company has now achieved compliance with Regulation 17(1) regarding board composition.

Regulatory Compliance and Disclosure

The company fulfilled its disclosure obligations under Regulation 30 of SEBI (LODR) Regulations, 2015, by formally communicating these decisions to both stock exchanges. The comprehensive disclosure included detailed information about the auditor appointment, including firm credentials, appointment terms, and fee structure breakdown across both manufacturing units.

Company Secretary & Compliance Officer Anuradha Ponraj signed the official communication, ensuring proper documentation and regulatory compliance for all board decisions made during the meeting. The company operates two manufacturing units - Unit I at Kagithapuram, Karur District and Unit II at Kagitha Nagar, Mondipatti, Tiruchirappalli District.