The Great Eastern Shipping Company Limited has announced the availability of SEBI's special window facility for the transfer and dematerialisation of physical shares. This initiative provides shareholders with an opportunity to process securities that were previously not lodged for transfer.

SEBI Special Window Details

SEBI issued circular No. HO/38/13/11(2)2026-MIRSD-POD/I/3750/2026 dated January 30, 2026, opening a special window for one year. The facility operates from February 5, 2026 to February 4, 2027, specifically designed to facilitate the transfer and dematerialisation of physical securities.

Eligible Securities and Process

The special window covers physical securities that were sold or purchased but not lodged for transfer prior to April 1, 2019. Additionally, it includes transfer requests that were previously submitted but rejected, returned, or not processed due to document deficiencies or other issues. All eligible securities will be processed exclusively in demat form as per regulatory guidelines.

Company Communication and Outreach

Following SEBI's directions, The Great Eastern Shipping Company has undertaken comprehensive publicity measures. The company placed newspaper advertisements in the April 7, 2026 edition of Business Standard and its Marathi translation in Sakal. Additionally, the company has promoted this facility through its social media platforms to ensure maximum shareholder awareness.

Contact Information for Shareholders

Shareholders holding physical shares can access this facility through multiple channels:

• Company RTA: Kfin Technologies Limited at einward.ris@kfintech.com
• Company Direct: shares@greatship.com

The company encourages eligible shareholders to take advantage of this special window opportunity to convert their physical holdings to demat form and complete pending transfer processes within the specified timeframe.

Great Eastern Shipping Company has submitted its quarterly compliance certificate under SEBI regulations for the quarter ended March 31, 2026. The shipping company fulfilled its regulatory obligations by providing the required documentation to stock exchanges regarding securities dematerialization activities during the period.

Regulatory Compliance Submission

The company submitted a certificate pursuant to Regulation 74(5) of SEBI (Depository and Participant) Regulations, 2018 on April 7, 2026. Company Secretary Anand Punde signed the submission letter addressed to both BSE Limited and National Stock Exchange of India Limited, confirming that all required details have been furnished to the exchanges.

Registrar Confirmation

KFin Technologies Limited, serving as the company's registrar and share transfer agent, provided certification on April 4, 2026. The registrar confirmed that all details of securities dematerialized during the quarter ended March 31, 2026 have been properly furnished to stock exchanges where the company's shares are listed.

The registrar's certificate, signed by Vice President Dnyanesh Gharote, included several key confirmations:

• Security certificates received for dematerialization were mutilated and cancelled after due verification
• Names of depositories were substituted in the registered owner records within 15 days of document receipt
• No requests for rematerialisation of shares were received during the quarter

Stock Exchange Communication

The compliance documentation was submitted to both major Indian stock exchanges where Great Eastern Shipping Company's securities are traded. The company maintains its listing on BSE Limited under scrip code 500620 and on National Stock Exchange of India Limited under the symbol GESHIP.

Administrative Details

The submission included copies to both National Securities Depository Limited and Central Depository Services (India) Limited, ensuring comprehensive regulatory compliance across all relevant depositories. This quarterly submission represents part of the company's ongoing regulatory obligations under SEBI guidelines for listed companies.

The certificate submission demonstrates the company's commitment to maintaining proper compliance with securities market regulations and ensuring transparent reporting of dematerialization activities to all relevant regulatory bodies and stock exchanges.