Universal Starch Chem Allied Limited has scheduled its board meeting for May 27, 2026, to consider and approve the audited financial results for the quarter and year ended March 31, 2026. The meeting, designated as Board Meeting No. 1/26-27, will be held at the company's registered office.

The agenda for the meeting includes the consideration and approval of the audited financial results for the fourth quarter and the full fiscal year ending March 31, 2026. The board will also discuss any other matters with the permission of the chair.

In accordance with the company's adopted Code of Conduct for the prevention of Insider Trading and related SEBI regulations, the trading window for dealing in the equity shares of the company has been closed since April 1, 2026. This closure applies to all directors, officers, designated employees, and connected persons of the company. The window will remain closed until 48 hours after the financial results are made public.

The notice regarding the meeting was addressed to the Corporate Relationship Department of the Bombay Stock Exchange to comply with Regulation 29 of the SEBI (Listing Obligation and Disclosure Requirements) Regulation, 2015.

Key Meeting Details

Universal Starch Chem Allied Limited has informed BSE Limited about receiving a formal request for shareholding reclassification from promoter group to public category. The company made this disclosure on February 6, 2026, in compliance with Regulation 30 read with Regulation 31A(8) of SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015.

Reclassification Request Details

The request has been submitted by Jayendrasinh K. Desai, who currently holds shares under the promoter group category. The following table summarizes the reclassification request:

Rationale for Reclassification

In his application dated February 2, 2026, Desai stated that he does not reside in India and has no involvement, direct or indirect, in the management, operations, or day-to-day affairs of the company. He emphasized that his holding in the company is solely in the capacity of a shareholder without any managerial role or control.

Regulatory Compliance Confirmations

Desai has provided comprehensive confirmations in compliance with Regulation 31A of SEBI LODR Regulations, including:

• Does not hold more than 10% of total voting rights along with related persons
• Does not exercise control over company affairs directly or indirectly
• Has no special rights through formal or informal arrangements
• Not represented on the Board of Directors and not a Key Managerial Person
• Not classified as a wilful defaulter per RBI guidelines
• Not a fugitive economic offender

Approval Process

The company has confirmed that the reclassification request will be considered by the Board of Directors. The approval process is subject to stock exchange consent under Regulation 31A of SEBI (LODR) Regulations, 2015. Universal Starch Chem Allied Limited will take appropriate steps in accordance with the regulatory requirements and has made the information available on its website at www.universalstarch.com .

Regulatory Framework

The reclassification falls under Regulation 31A of SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, which provides a framework for promoters and promoter group members to seek reclassification to public category under specific conditions. The applicant must continue to comply with prescribed conditions for at least three years from the date of reclassification to maintain the public shareholder status.