Kirloskar Industries has informed stock exchanges about the cessation of Mr. D. Sivanandhan as Independent Director, effective February 3, 2026. The departure follows the completion of his second term upon reaching the mandatory retirement age of 75 years.

Director Tenure Details

Mr. D. Sivanandhan's tenure as Independent Director concluded after serving his second term, which commenced on May 11, 2022. The Members of the Company had approved his re-appointment in their meeting held on August 9, 2022, for a term extending until he attained the age of 75 years.

Committee Memberships

With his cessation as Independent Director, Mr. Sivanandhan also stepped down from his roles as member of key board committees. His departure affects the composition of both the Audit Committee and the Nomination and Remuneration Committee of the company.

Regulatory Compliance

The company has filed the requisite disclosure under Regulation 30 read with Schedule III of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015. The notification was submitted to both BSE Limited and National Stock Exchange of India Limited, ensuring compliance with all regulatory requirements.

Company Acknowledgment

Kirloskar Industries has placed on record its sincere appreciation for the valuable services, guidance and experience extended by Mr. D. Sivanandhan during his tenure as Independent Director. The company secretary Ashwini Mali signed the official communication dated February 3, 2026, formally notifying the stock exchanges of this corporate governance change.

Kirloskar Industries Limited has informed stock exchanges about the resumption of operations at its material subsidiary's manufacturing facility. The company shared an update from Kirloskar Ferrous Industries Limited (KFIL) regarding the completion of upgrade activities at its Jejuri plant.

Plant Operations Resume After Scheduled Maintenance

KFIL announced the resumption of operations at its Jejuri plant in Maharashtra from January 13, 2026. The facility had been temporarily suspended since December 26, 2025, to facilitate upgrade activities at the manufacturing unit. The operational halt lasted for the planned duration of approximately fifteen days.

Regulatory Compliance and Disclosure

The parent company fulfilled its disclosure obligations by sharing KFIL's regulatory communication with stock exchanges on January 14, 2026. Kirloskar Industries Limited communicated this development under Regulation 30 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, maintaining transparency regarding material subsidiary activities.

KFIL, being a listed material subsidiary, had independently filed the intimation with stock exchanges where its shares are traded under scrip code 500245. The subsidiary's communication referenced their earlier letter dated December 26, 2025, which had initially announced the temporary suspension.

Corporate Communication Structure

The disclosure demonstrates the systematic approach to regulatory compliance within the Kirloskar Group. Both companies maintain their registered offices at 'One Avante' in Kothrud, Pune, reflecting the integrated corporate structure while maintaining independent operational and regulatory responsibilities.

The documentation was digitally signed by respective company secretaries, with Kirloskar Industries Limited's communication handled by Ashwini Mali and KFIL's filing managed by Mayuresh Gharpure, ensuring proper authorization in regulatory communications.