Anupam Rasayan India Limited , a leading specialty chemicals company, has successfully secured shareholder approval for the appointment of Mr. Milind Madan Talathi as an Additional Director, categorized as Non-Executive Independent Director, for a three-year term. The appointment, which was initially approved by the company's Board of Directors, received overwhelming support from shareholders through a postal ballot process.

Postal Ballot Results

The postal ballot conducted through remote e-voting concluded on December 22, 2025, with shareholders demonstrating strong confidence in the appointment. The voting results were disclosed on December 24, 2025, pursuant to Regulation 44 of SEBI Listing Regulations.

The postal ballot notice was dispatched to shareholders on November 22, 2025, with the cut-off date set as November 20, 2025. The e-voting process commenced on November 23, 2025, and concluded on December 22, 2025.

Detailed Voting Breakdown by Category

The company has now released comprehensive voting statistics across different shareholder categories, showing broad-based support for the appointment.

Appointment Details

The Board of Directors, based on the recommendation of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee, approved Talathi's appointment for a term spanning from September 25, 2025, to September 24, 2028. With shareholder approval now secured, the appointment is formally effective.

Expertise and Background

Mr. Talathi brings a wealth of experience to Anupam Rasayan, with a career spanning around four decades in the chemical manufacturing sector. His expertise covers operations management, Environmental Health and Safety (EHS), Human Resources and Industrial Relations, Innovation and Supply Chain Management, and regulatory liaison.

Talathi's educational background includes a degree in Chemical Engineering from UDCT Mumbai, a Management degree from Pune University, and additional courses from prestigious institutions like IIM-A and TMTC.

Professional Journey

Throughout his illustrious career, Mr. Talathi has held several leadership positions in renowned companies. He started his career with Tata Group's Rallis India Ltd. in Chandigarh, served as President (Operations) at Century Enka Ltd. for their Pune & Mahad sites, held the position of COO at Gujarat Fluorochemicals in Dahej, and was appointed as Whole Time Director at ELANTAS Beck India Ltd., part of the ALTANA GmbH Group.

Additional Responsibilities and Industry Involvement

In addition to his role as an Independent Director, Talathi will also join Anupam Rasayan's Risk Management Committee, effective from his appointment date. He is actively involved in various industry roles, including Chairman of the Chemical Sector Vertical at MCCIA, Member of the Start-up Advisory Council at MIT-TBI, and mentor to several entrepreneurs.

Compliance and Formal Documentation

The company has confirmed that Mr. Talathi meets the independence criteria as prescribed under the Companies Act, 2013 and SEBI Listing Regulations. The formal minutes of the postal ballot resolution were entered into the company's records on January 7, 2026, with proper intimation sent to BSE Limited and National Stock Exchange of India Limited.

This appointment, now formally approved by shareholders, underscores Anupam Rasayan's commitment to strengthening its board with experienced professionals, potentially enhancing its strategic decision-making capabilities in the competitive specialty chemicals market.

Anupam Rasayan India Limited has announced the release of pledged shares through Catalyst Trusteeship Limited, marking a significant reduction in encumbered shareholding. The disclosure was made on January 2, 2026, pursuant to Regulation 29(2) of the SEBI (Substantial Acquisition of Shares and Takeovers) Regulations, 2011.

Share Release Details

Catalyst Trusteeship Limited, acting as Security Trustee for the benefit of lenders, has released 30 lakh pledged shares on December 31, 2025. The pledgor in this transaction is Mr. Anand Sureshbhai Desai, and the release was executed through the formal unpledging of equity shares.

Impact on Shareholding Pattern

The release has resulted in a notable change in the encumbered shareholding structure. Prior to this release, Catalyst Trusteeship Limited held 72.50 lakh shares under encumbrance, representing 6.37% of the total share capital.

Company Capital Structure

Anupam Rasayan India Limited maintains a stable capital structure with no changes to the overall equity base following this pledge release. The company's equity share capital remains unchanged at ₹113.84 crores.

• Paid-up Equity Capital: ₹113.84 crores comprising 11,38,48,310 equity shares of ₹10 each • Total Diluted Share Capital: ₹113.85 crores comprising 11,38,50,398 equity shares of ₹10 each • Stock Exchange Listing: BSE Limited and National Stock Exchange of India Limited

Regulatory Compliance

The disclosure was filed by Catalyst Trusteeship Limited through authorized signatory Deesha Srikkanth, Senior Vice President, based in Mumbai. The filing ensures compliance with SEBI regulations regarding substantial acquisition and disposal of shares, maintaining transparency in shareholding changes for listed companies.

This pledge release indicates a reduction in the security arrangements with lenders, potentially reflecting improved financial positioning or restructured lending arrangements for the underlying borrower.