Pidilite industries announced the appointment of Dr. Naushad Darius Forbes as Additional Director (Non-Executive and Independent) for a five-year term effective January 21, 2026. The appointment was made by the Board of Directors based on the recommendation of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee and is subject to shareholder approval.

Board Meeting Details

The Board of Directors meeting was held on January 21, 2026, where the appointment was formally approved. The meeting details are as follows:

Director Profile and Qualifications

Dr. Naushad Darius Forbes brings extensive academic and industry experience to the board. He holds Bachelor's, Master's and PhD degrees from Stanford University and serves as Co-Chairman of Forbes Marshall, India's leading process and energy efficiency company.

His academic background includes serving as an occasional Lecturer and Consulting Professor at Stanford University from 1987 to 2004, where he developed courses on Technology in Newly Industrializing Countries.

Leadership Roles and Industry Experience

Dr. Forbes has held several prominent positions in industry and educational institutions:

• President of Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) for 2016-17
• Chairman of Ananta Aspen Centre and Centre for Technology, Innovation and Economic Research
• Current Chairman of multiple CII committees including:
  • CII National Committee on Technology, Innovation, & Research
  • CII National Committee on Intellectual Property
  • CII National Higher Education Committee
• Founding member of Nayanta University, a full-service university spearheaded by CII
• Board member of several educational institutions and public companies

Regulatory Compliance and Independence

The company confirmed that Dr. Forbes meets all regulatory requirements for the appointment. Based on declarations received and pursuant to SEBI Circular Ref No. LIST/COMP/14/2018-19, the company informed that Dr. Forbes is not debarred from holding the Office of Director by virtue of any order passed by MCA, SEBI or any other statutory authority.

Additionally, Dr. Forbes is not related to any Director or Key Managerial Personnel on the Board of the Company as of the date of his appointment, ensuring his independence as per regulatory requirements.

Next Steps

The appointment is subject to approval by the shareholders of Pidilite Industries Limited. Once approved, Dr. Forbes will serve as an Independent Director and will not be liable to retire by rotation, as per the terms of his appointment.

Pidilite Industries Limited has announced its Q3FY26 results conference call, providing investors and analysts an opportunity to engage with senior management regarding the company's third-quarter performance. The earnings call represents a key communication channel for stakeholders to gain insights into the company's financial results and strategic direction.

Conference Call Details

The Q3FY26 results conference call has been scheduled with specific timing and participation details:

Management Participation

The earnings call will feature participation from Pidilite Industries' senior leadership team, ensuring comprehensive coverage of the company's performance and strategic initiatives. The management representatives include:

• Mr. Sudhanshu Vats - Managing Director
• Mr. Kavinder Singh - Joint Managing Director
• Mr. Sandeep Batra - Executive Director (Finance) & Chief Financial Officer
• Mr. Bhavesh Joshi - Sr Vice President Domestic Accounts and Taxation

This leadership lineup provides expertise across operational, financial, and strategic aspects of the business, enabling detailed discussions on various facets of the Q3FY26 results.

Registration and Contact Information

ICICI Securities is coordinating the conference call and has provided multiple contact points for participants. The call coordination team includes Mr. Jaideep Goswami as Head of Equities, along with Mr. Arun Baid and Mr. Nikunj Shah for registration assistance.

For clarifications and additional support, participants can reach out to Mr. Rushad Kapadia, Ms. Seema Sehgal, or Ms. Minali Ginwala, with complete contact details including phone numbers and email addresses provided in the official communication.

Regulatory Compliance

The announcement has been made pursuant to Regulation 30(6) of SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, demonstrating the company's commitment to regulatory compliance and transparent communication with stakeholders. The information has been simultaneously shared with both BSE Limited and National Stock Exchange of India Limited, ensuring broad market awareness of the scheduled earnings discussion.