Vishnu Chemicals Limited has informed the stock exchanges of an extension to the temporary shutdown for routine maintenance at its Parwada plant in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh. The disclosure, dated May 5, 2026, was made under Regulation 30 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations & Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015. The company referenced its earlier communication dated April 15, 2026, indicating that the shutdown was initially planned as a routine maintenance activity before being extended.

Shutdown Extension Details

The key details of the maintenance shutdown extension are outlined below:

Regulatory Compliance and Next Steps

The announcement was filed by Vibha Shinde, Company Secretary & Compliance Officer of Vishnu Chemicals Limited, through the BSE Listing Centre and the NSE Electronic Application Processing System (NEAPS). The company has confirmed that it will keep the stock exchanges informed as soon as the Parwada plant resumes its operations, in accordance with applicable disclosure requirements.

Vishnu Chemicals Limited has issued a comprehensive notice to shareholders regarding the mandatory transfer of equity shares to the Investor Education and Protection Fund (IEPF) for unclaimed dividends from FY 2018-19. The notice, dated April 30, 2026, has been issued pursuant to Regulation 30 of SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, and Section 124(6) of the Companies Act, 2013.

Regulatory Filing Details

The company has formally notified both BSE Limited (Scrip Code: 516072) and National Stock Exchange of India Limited (Symbol: VISHNU) through their respective listing platforms. The communication, bearing reference number VCL/SE/10/2026-27, includes copies of letters sent to affected shareholders and newspaper advertisements published on April 30, 2026.

Unclaimed Dividend Timeline and Requirements

Shareholders with unclaimed dividends spanning seven consecutive years from FY 2018-19 must submit their claims before August 06, 2026. The company has identified specific dividend warrant dates requiring action:

Documentation Requirements

The company has specified distinct documentation requirements based on shareholding mode. For demat holdings, shareholders must provide a copy of the Demat Account Statement showing name, address, demat and bank account details. For physical shareholdings, either an original cancelled cheque leaf bearing the first shareholder's name or a bank-attested copy of the first page of Bank Passbook/Statement along with a cancelled cheque is required.

Transfer Process and Recovery Mechanism

Failure to claim dividends by the specified deadline will result in automatic transfer of shares to IEPF without further notice. For physical shares, new certificates will be issued in favour of IEPF, rendering original certificates cancelled and non-negotiable. For demat shares, the company will inform the depository through corporate action.

Post-transfer, shareholders may reclaim their shares and dividends by submitting Form IEPF-5 online at www.iepf.gov.in and sending a physical copy to the company with requisite documents. The company has clarified that no claim shall lie against it once the IEPF transfer is completed.

Communication and Contact Information

Newspaper advertisements have been published in Financial Express (English) and Nava Telangana (Telugu) on April 30, 2026. Individual communications have been dispatched to affected shareholders at registered addresses. For queries, shareholders may contact the Registrar and Share Transfer Agent, M/s. Bigshare Services Pvt. Ltd, at their Hyderabad office or reach the company directly at investors@vishnuchemicals.com .