Goa Carbon Limited , a prominent player in the carbon industry, has announced the appointment of Dr. Kshama Fernandes as an Independent Director to its board. The decision, which marks a significant addition to the company's leadership, was approved by shareholders at the 57th Annual General Meeting (AGM) held on September 9, 2025.

Key Highlights of the Appointment

• Term of Appointment: Dr. Fernandes has been appointed for a five-year term, effective from July 7, 2025, to July 6, 2030.
• Shareholder Approval: The appointment received the backing of shareholders at the company's AGM, underscoring the confidence in Dr. Fernandes' expertise.
• Director Identification Number (DIN): Dr. Fernandes holds the DIN 02539429.

AGM Details and Voting Results

The 57th AGM of Goa Carbon Limited was conducted through Video Conferencing (VC) / Other Audio Visual Means (OAVM), in line with current corporate governance practices. The meeting, which began at 3:00 PM IST, concluded at 4:15 PM IST.

Regarding the resolution for Dr. Fernandes' appointment:

• Resolution Type: Special Resolution
• Voting Outcome: The resolution passed with an overwhelming majority
  • Votes in favor: 5,467,095 (99.99% of total valid votes)
  • Votes against: 33 (0.00% of total valid votes)

Company's Perspective

Mr. Shrinivas Dempo, Chairman of Goa Carbon Limited, addressed the shareholders during the AGM. He touched upon various aspects of the company's performance, including:

• Global and Indian business environment
• Goa Carbon's performance update for FY 2025
• Regulatory compliance and sustainability initiatives
• CSR activities across the company's operational locations
• Strategic plans to navigate current business challenges

Other AGM Resolutions

In addition to Dr. Fernandes' appointment, the AGM also approved several other resolutions:

1. Adoption of financial statements for the year ended March 31, 2025
2. Re-appointment of Mr. Rajesh Dempo as a Director
3. Ratification of remuneration for M/s. Joshi Apte and Associates, Cost Accountants
4. Appointment of CS Shivaram Bhat as Secretarial Auditors for a five-year term

About Goa Carbon Limited

Goa Carbon Limited, with its corporate identity number L23109GA1967PLC000076, is a well-established company in the carbon industry. The company's registered office is located at Dempo House, Campal, Panjim, Goa. With manufacturing plants in Goa, Paradeep, and Bilaspur, Goa Carbon has a significant presence in the sector.

The appointment of Dr. Kshama Fernandes as an Independent Director is expected to bring fresh perspectives and valuable insights to Goa Carbon's board, potentially contributing to the company's future growth and strategic direction.

Goa Carbon has announced the resumption of operations at its manufacturing unit in Goa, marking a significant development for the company.

Resumption Details

The company informed the stock exchanges that operations at its Goa Unit, located at St. Jose de Areal, Salcete-Goa, have resumed as of September 5, 2025. This comes after a temporary halt in production at the facility.

Operational Status

According to the company's statement:

• The kiln at the Goa Unit has been lit up.
• After the preliminary heat-up process and commencement of raw material feeding, normal production is expected to resume from the following day.

Previous Suspension

Goa Carbon had previously suspended operations at this unit, as mentioned in their communication dated June 9, 2025. The resumption of activities at the Goa facility is likely to be viewed positively by stakeholders, as it indicates a return to normal manufacturing capabilities.

Company Background

Goa Carbon is known for its operations in the carbon industry. The company's manufacturing facilities play a crucial role in its business operations, making this resumption a noteworthy event for the company and its investors.

Market Impact

Investors and market analysts will be closely watching how this operational restart might affect the company's production output and financial performance in the coming quarters. The resumption of activities at the Goa Unit could potentially contribute to increased production capacity and revenue generation for Goa Carbon.