Balrampur Chini Mills Limited has announced an improvement in its ESG rating, receiving a score of 70.9 with a Grade B+ classification from SES ESG Research Private Limited. The company informed stock exchanges about this development on January 09, 2026, pursuant to Regulation 30 of SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015.

ESG Rating Details

The rating assessment presents encouraging results for the company's sustainability efforts:

Rating Methodology and Scope

SES ESG Research Private Limited, a SEBI registered ESG Rating Provider, assigned this rating voluntarily based on data available in the public domain. The assessment covered the company's performance pertaining to FY 2024-25, evaluating various environmental, social, and governance parameters.

The rating reflects the company's ongoing efforts to strengthen its ESG framework and demonstrates measurable progress in sustainability practices. The improvement from the previous rating of 70.2 to 70.9 indicates enhanced performance across ESG metrics.

Regulatory Compliance and Transparency

The company has fulfilled its disclosure obligations by informing both the National Stock Exchange of India Limited and BSE Limited about the rating assignment. The information has been made available on SES ESG's website as well as on the company's official website at www.chini.com , ensuring transparency for all stakeholders.

This ESG rating enhancement positions Balrampur Chini Mills favorably among investors increasingly focused on sustainable investment practices and corporate responsibility metrics.

Balrampur Chini Mills Limited has announced the withholding of dividend payments to shareholders who have not complied with mandatory KYC documentation requirements, as per recent SEBI regulations. The company communicated this development to stock exchanges on December 11, 2025, highlighting the impact of regulatory changes on dividend distribution processes.

SEBI Regulatory Framework

The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) issued Master Circular No. SEBI/HO/MIRSD/MIRSD-PoD/P/CIR/2025/91 dated June 23, 2025, mandating that security holders with physical securities must update their KYC details to remain eligible for any payments including dividends, interest, or redemption. Additionally, SEBI's notification dated November 18, 2025, requires all dividend payments to be made exclusively through electronic mode, eliminating physical payment methods such as cheques and warrants.

Affected Shareholders and Requirements

The company has identified shareholders whose folios lack complete KYC information or have insufficient bank details for electronic payments. The missing documentation includes:

• PAN (Permanent Account Number)
• Contact details and mobile numbers
• Bank account details
• Specimen signatures

Shareholders falling under these categories will not receive dividend payments until they provide the required documentation to the company's Registrar and Share Transfer Agent.

Dividend Withholding Details

The company provided specific examples of withheld dividend payments in its communication:

The dividend amounts will be released immediately after shareholders complete the KYC update process and provide requisite bank details.

Update Process for Shareholders

Balrampur Chini Mills has outlined different procedures based on how shares are held:

Demat Form Holdings

Shareholders holding shares in dematerialized form must contact their respective Depository Participant (DP) to update KYC and bank details.

Physical Form Holdings

For physical share certificates, shareholders need to submit documents to KFin Technologies Limited (Unit: Balrampur Chini Mills Limited) at their Hyderabad office. The company accepts updates through:

• Hard copies (self-attested and dated)
• Electronic mode via registered email ID with digitally signed documents
• Web portal at https://ris.kfintech.com

Required Documentation

Shareholders must submit specific forms available on the company's website:

• Form ISR-1: For KYC details update with supporting documents
• Form ISR-2: For banker attestation of signature with cancelled cheque
• Form SH-13 or ISR-3: For nomination update or opt-out

The company emphasized that dividend payments will only be processed electronically once all required information and documents are properly updated with the registrar.