Orient Ceratech Limited has successfully concluded its postal ballot process, with both special resolutions receiving overwhelming shareholder approval on February 6, 2026. The company declared the results for two key director appointments following the completion of remote e-voting procedures.

Postal Ballot Overview

The postal ballot process was conducted in accordance with Section 110 of the Companies Act, 2013, and related regulations. Ms. Dipti Gohil, a Practicing Company Secretary, was appointed as the scrutinizer for the process on January 5, 2026.

Resolution Results

First Resolution: Independent Director Appointment

The regularization of Mrs. Akhila Agnihotri Samdaria (DIN: 07028159) as Non-Executive Independent Director received exceptional shareholder support.

The resolution was passed with requisite majority, with promoter and promoter group contributing 40767449 votes (100% in favor) and public non-institutional shareholders casting 255032 votes (96.12% in favor).

Second Resolution: Managing Director Reappointment

The reappointment of Mr. Manan Shah (DIN: 06378095) as Managing Director also secured approval, though with lower participation due to interested party restrictions.

Notably, 40656449 votes from interested parties were treated as invalid and excluded from the count, as these parties were not entitled to vote on this resolution under applicable regulations.

Voting Process Details

The e-voting period commenced on January 8, 2026, at 9:00 AM IST and concluded on February 6, 2026, at 5:00 PM IST. The voting was conducted exclusively through the CDSL e-voting platform, with no physical voting arrangements.

The postal ballot notice was distributed electronically to shareholders whose email addresses were registered with the company or its registrar. Additionally, newspaper advertisements were published on January 8, 2026, in 'Free Press Journal' (English) and 'Navshakti' (Marathi) to inform shareholders about the voting process.

Regulatory Compliance

The results were declared in compliance with Regulation 30 read with Schedule III of the SEBI Listing Regulations and Regulation 44(3) requirements. The detailed voting results and scrutinizer's report have been uploaded on the company's website at www.orientabrasives.com and submitted to BSE Limited and National Stock Exchange of India Limited.

Both resolutions have been successfully passed with the requisite majority, enabling the company to proceed with the regularization and reappointment of the respective directors as approved by shareholders.

Orient Ceratech Limited has issued a comprehensive postal ballot notice to its shareholders, announcing electronic voting on two critical board appointments. The company dispatched the notice on January 7, 2026, to members whose email addresses are registered and names appear in the Register of Members as of the cut-off date of January 2, 2026.

Postal Ballot Process and Timeline

The company has appointed Mrs. Dipti Gohil (FCS No. 14736, COP No. 11029), a Practicing Company Secretary, as Scrutinizer to conduct the postal ballot in a fair and transparent manner. The Board of Directors approved this appointment through a circular resolution passed on January 5, 2026.

Special Business Resolutions

Item 1: Regularization of Independent Director

The first resolution seeks regularization of Mrs. Akhila Agnihotri Samdaria (DIN: 07028159) as Non-Executive Independent Director. She was initially appointed as Additional Director on November 10, 2025, for a term of five consecutive years.

Key Details of Mrs. Samdaria:

• Qualification: Bachelor of Science, Economics from Royal Holloway, University of London
• Professional Background: Founder of RA Studio, a creative design and branding firm
• Expertise: Client Acquisition & Retention, Design Leadership, Project Management, Business Development, and Financial Planning & Budgeting
• Age: 36 years (born June 24, 1989)
• Other Directorships: Aeonx Digital Technology Limited

Item 2: Reappointment of Managing Director

The second resolution concerns the reappointment of Mr. Manan Shah (DIN: 06378095) as Managing Director for five years, effective from April 12, 2026, to April 11, 2031. His current tenure expires on April 11, 2026.

Mr. Shah's Professional Profile:

• Current Role: Managing Director since April 12, 2023
• Education: Bachelor's degree in Financial Markets, Advanced Derivatives & Risk Management from Harvard Summer School
• Experience: Fifteen years in minerals processing, refractory, abrasives, and oil and gas industries
• Recognition: Young Entrepreneur Award at Kutch Business Excellence Award 2.0 in December 2023
• Shareholding: 6,821,507 shares (5.70% of total paid-up capital)

Proposed Remuneration Structure

The company has outlined a comprehensive remuneration package for Mr. Shah's reappointment:

Company Financial Performance

The explanatory statement includes the company's recent financial performance:

E-Voting Instructions and Accessibility

Shareholders can vote through multiple channels:

For Demat Account Holders:

• CDSL: Access through www.cdslindia.com using existing Easi/Easiest credentials
• NSDL: Use www.evoting.nsdl.com or www.eservices.nsdl.com
• Depository Participants: Login through DP websites

For Physical Shareholders:

• Access www.evotingindia.com
• Use Folio Number, PAN, and other required details
• Contact helpdesk.evoting@cdslindia.com for technical support

Regulatory Compliance

The postal ballot notice complies with multiple regulatory frameworks including Section 110 of the Companies Act 2013, SEBI LODR Regulations 2015, and various MCA and SEBI circulars. The company has engaged CDSL to provide e-voting facilities, ensuring secure and transparent voting process for all eligible shareholders.

The results will be communicated to BSE and NSE, where the company's shares are listed, and published on the company website www.orientceratech.com .