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 .

Orient Ceratech Limited has issued a clarification to the BSE regarding recent movements in its stock price, responding to an inquiry from the exchange dated January 2, 2026. The company, formerly known as Orient Abrasives Limited and part of the Ashapura Group, addressed concerns about price volatility across exchanges in recent trading sessions.

Company's Response to BSE Inquiry

In its official communication dated January 5, 2026, Orient Ceratech stated that no material events, information, or announcements have occurred that would require disclosure under Regulation 30 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015. The company emphasized that all relevant information has been properly disclosed as per regulatory requirements.

Market-Driven Price Movement

The company attributed the stock price movement purely to prevailing market conditions, stating that it is "absolutely market driven" with no involvement from the company's management. This clarification aims to address any speculation about potential undisclosed corporate developments or management actions that might have influenced the stock's performance.

Corporate Governance Commitment

Orient Ceratech reaffirmed its commitment to maintaining good corporate governance standards and assured stakeholders of its continued compliance with all applicable rules and regulations. The company specifically emphasized its dedication to keeping stock exchanges informed about all price-sensitive information in a timely manner. Company Secretary and Compliance Officer Seema Sharma signed the official response, reinforcing the company's formal commitment to transparency and regulatory compliance.