Chatha Foods Limited has announced its participation in the Indus Food Trade Fair 2026, marking a strategic move to expand its presence in value-added food categories and export markets. The company informed BSE Limited on December 30, 2025, about this upcoming participation under Regulation 30 of SEBI regulations.

Event Details and Timeline

The trade fair is scheduled to be held from January 8-10, 2026, at Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh. Chatha Foods will participate through its new vegetarian facility, which focuses on value-added food solutions for Quick Service Restaurant (QSR), Food Service, and Export markets.

Product Portfolio Showcase

At the event, Chatha Foods will showcase its comprehensive vegetarian product portfolio across multiple categories. The company's offerings demonstrate its diversification strategy in the food processing sector.

Product Categories

• Flat breads: Tortillas, Malabari Paratha, Roti Canai, and Stuffed Parathas
• Frozen Vegetarian snacks
• Ready to Eat (RTE) Rice products in Retort Packing
• Base Gravies and Pastes
• Artisan snacks: Including Samosa and Spring rolls

Production Capacity and Strategic Focus

The new vegetarian facility represents a significant investment in expanding the company's manufacturing capabilities. The facility has been specifically developed to meet growing demand from domestic QSR chains and international customers.

Business Objectives and Market Strategy

The participation in the trade fair serves multiple strategic purposes for Chatha Foods. The company aims to facilitate engagement with potential customers, distributors, and institutional buyers both in India and overseas. This initiative aligns with the company's broader strategy to expand its presence in value-added food categories and export markets.

Additionally, the participation will help Chatha Foods gain valuable insights into global market trends and requirements, positioning the company to better serve evolving customer needs in the food processing industry.

Financial Impact Assessment

Chatha Foods has indicated that no material impact on the company's operations or financials is anticipated at this stage from the trade fair participation. The disclosure was made for information purposes only, as required under regulatory compliance.

Chatha Foods Limited has strengthened its senior management team with the appointment of Mr. Gagandeep Singh Bedi as Chief Operating Officer (COO), effective December 16, 2025. The appointment was approved by the Board of Directors during their meeting held on Tuesday, December 16, 2025, based on recommendations from the Nomination and Remuneration Committee.

Appointment Details

The company has categorized Mr. Bedi as Senior Management Personnel under the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015. The appointment is effective from the date of joining the company.

Professional Background

Mr. Gagandeep Singh Bedi brings extensive experience to Chatha Foods, with over 35 years of global expertise in the food industry across Australia, India, and the UAE. His specialization spans multiple critical areas including operations management, production, quality control, research and development (R&D), new product development (NPD), and process engineering.

His expertise encompasses several key sectors:

• Quick Service Restaurant (QSR) operations
• Cloud kitchen setup and management
• Frozen foods manufacturing
• Agro and cold-chain warehouse management
• High-volume FMCG manufacturing environments

Industry Experience

Mr. Bedi has demonstrated a proven track record in end-to-end project execution, covering product and line design to automation, frying, freezing, thawing, packaging, and export compliance. His professional journey includes associations with leading global and regional brands:

International Brands:

• Burger King
• McDonald's (OSI Group)
• Mountain Harvest Foods (Australia)
• Spuds R Us (Australia)
• IFFCO Group (UAE)

Indian Companies:

• ITC
• PepsiCo
• Haldiram's
• Bikano
• Global Gourmet Frozen Foods
• Nando's
• Hyfun Frozen Foods
• PML Industries
• Nijjer Agro Foods

Leadership Capabilities

Mr. Bedi is recognized for his ability to build high-performance teams and drive system-led cultures within organizations. His leadership approach focuses on enabling process innovation and delivering customer-focused solutions, supported by hands-on leadership style and strong cross-functional collaboration skills.

Regulatory Compliance

The appointment has been disclosed in compliance with Regulation 30 of SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, read with Schedule III and the SEBI Master Circular dated November 11, 2024. The company has fulfilled all requisite disclosure requirements for the appointment of senior management personnel.