Kothari Fermentation & Biochem Ltd has officially closed its special window for re-lodgement of physical share transfer requests, marking the end of a six-month initiative designed to address previously rejected transfer applications. The closure, effective January 6, 2026, was announced through a regulatory filing under Regulation 30 of the SEBI Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements Regulations, 2015.

Special Window Operations and Compliance

The special window was established in compliance with SEBI Circular No. SEBI/HO/MIRSD/MIRSD-PoD/P/CIR/2025/97 dated July 2, 2025, and operated for exactly six months from July 7, 2025, to January 6, 2026. This initiative was specifically designed to accommodate transfer deeds pertaining to physical shares that were originally lodged prior to April 1, 2019, and were subsequently rejected, returned, or not processed due to deficiencies in documents, procedures, or other reasons.

The company had previously issued a final newspaper publication reminder dated November 22, 2025, to inform shareholders about the approaching closure of the window.

Transfer Request Processing Summary

Abhipra Capital Limited, serving as the company's Registrar and Share Transfer Agent, submitted a comprehensive report detailing the processing activities during the special window period. The report covered two distinct periods with detailed statistics:

Regulatory Framework and Implementation

The special window initiative was part of SEBI's broader framework to address pending physical share transfer issues that had accumulated over the years. The regulatory body mandated that companies provide this opportunity to shareholders whose transfer requests had been previously rejected or remained unprocessed due to various technical or procedural deficiencies.

Kothari Fermentation & Biochem Ltd ensured full compliance by displaying the contents of the SEBI Circular dated July 2, 2025, on its website and publishing notifications in widely circulated newspapers to inform shareholders about the special window availability.

Company Background and Contact Information

Kothari Fermentation & Biochem Ltd operates as an ISO 22000:2018 and HALAL certified company with its registered office located at 16, Community Centre, 1st Floor, Saket, New Delhi-110017. The company trades on BSE with scrip code 507474 and maintains its corporate identification number as L72411DL1990PLC042502.

The closure announcement was signed by Shivani, Company Secretary & Compliance Officer, and digitally authenticated on January 7, 2026. Shareholders requiring further information can contact the company through its established communication channels or reach out to Abhipra Capital Limited for transfer-related queries.

Kothari Fermentation & Biochem announced significant corporate decisions following its board meeting held on December 22, 2025. The ISO 22000:2018 HALAL certified company informed BSE Limited about key resolutions passed during the meeting, which commenced at 3:30 PM and concluded at 4:05 PM.

Internal Auditor Reappointment

The board approved the reappointment of M/s RADAM Associates, Chartered Accountants (FRN: 008280C) as the company's internal auditors for Financial Year 2025-26. This decision was made based on the recommendation of the audit committee and will be effective from April 1, 2025.

RADAM Associates is a chartered accountancy firm established in 2020 through the merger of well-established CA firms, including R Kant Gupta & Associates, Aman Madaan & Associates, and KMD Associates. The partnership firm provides comprehensive professional services encompassing internal audit, statutory audit, taxation, and regulatory compliance. The firm maintains empanelment with regulatory authorities including the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) and the Comptroller & Auditor General of India (CAG).

Banking Facilities Confirmation

The board took note of and confirmed loan facilities aggregating ₹25.00 crores from Karur Vysya Bank Limited. These facilities comprise two key components for the company's financial restructuring and business expansion needs.

Regulatory Compliance

The announcements were made in compliance with Regulation 30 read with Schedule III of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015. The company also adhered to SEBI circulars dated July 13, 2023, and November 11, 2024, regarding disclosure requirements for auditor appointments. The meeting documentation was signed by Shivani, Company Secretary & Compliance Officer.

These corporate actions reflect Kothari Fermentation & Biochem's ongoing efforts to maintain robust internal audit mechanisms while securing adequate banking facilities to support its business operations. The reappointment of experienced internal auditors and confirmation of substantial loan facilities position the company for continued operational efficiency in the upcoming financial year.