Visaka Industries Limited has announced the opening of a special window for transfer and dematerialization of physical shares, following regulatory guidelines from the Securities and Exchange Board of India. The company has published newspaper advertisements and issued formal notifications to stock exchanges regarding this important facility for shareholders.

Special Window Details

The special window will remain operational for a full year, providing shareholders with adequate time to complete their transfer and dematerialization requirements. The company has established clear parameters for eligibility and processing.

Eligibility Criteria

The facility is specifically designed for shareholders who purchased physical shares before the regulatory cut-off date. The company has provided detailed eligibility matrix to help investors understand their qualification status.

Eligible Categories:

• Shareholders who purchased physical shares prior to April 01, 2019
• Previous transfer requests that were rejected, returned, or not processed due to deficiencies
• Fresh lodgement requests with original share certificates
• Re-submission of earlier rejected requests after rectification

Exclusions:

• Cases involving disputes between transferor and transferee
• Securities transferred to the Investor Education and Protection Fund (IEPF)
• Requests without original share certificates

Processing Requirements

All eligible transfer requests will be processed exclusively in dematerialized form, reflecting the regulatory shift towards electronic securities trading. The processed shares will be subject to specific restrictions during the initial period.

Implementation and Support

Visaka Industries has coordinated with its registrar and transfer agent to facilitate smooth processing of requests during the special window period. The company has published comprehensive guidelines and reference materials for shareholder convenience.

Key Resources:

• Newspaper publication in Business Standard (all editions) on April 29, 2026
• SEBI circular and company notices available on corporate website
• Registrar support through KFin Technologies Limited
• Detailed eligibility matrix for investor guidance

The company has emphasized that only requests accompanied by original share certificates along with transfer deeds and supporting documents will be considered under this special window. Shareholders are encouraged to contact the registrar for specific queries and documentation requirements.

Visaka Industries Limited has submitted a regulatory declaration to stock exchanges confirming that its promoters and promoter group members did not encumber any company shares during the financial year ended March 31, 2026. The declaration was filed under Regulation 31(4) of SEBI (Substantial Acquisition of Shares & Takeovers) Regulations, 2011.

Declaration Details

Dr. Vivek Venkatswamy Gaddam, Chief Promoter of Visaka Industries Limited, filed the declaration on April 02, 2026, on behalf of himself and the promoter group. The declaration specifically states that none of the promoters made any encumbrance of shares, directly or indirectly, during the financial year, except for encumbrances made in depositories.

Promoter Group Coverage

The declaration covers nine entities within the promoter and promoter group structure:

Regulatory Compliance

The declaration was simultaneously submitted to multiple stakeholders to ensure comprehensive regulatory compliance:

• National Stock Exchange of India Limited (Scrip Code: VISAKAIND)
• BSE Limited (Scrip Code: 509055)
• Audit Committee Members of Visaka Industries Limited

This filing represents standard regulatory compliance under SEBI's substantial acquisition and takeover regulations, which require promoters to disclose any encumbrance activities involving company shares. The declaration confirms transparency in promoter shareholding activities and adherence to regulatory disclosure requirements for the financial year ended March 31, 2026.