The Chairman speech addressed to the shareholders at the 38th Annual General Meeting of the Company is enclosed.

REF: POEL/BNS/BSE/2026–27/31 SEPTEMBER 28, 2026 BSE LIMITED PHIROZE JEEJEEBHOY TOWERS DALAL STREET MUMBAI- 400001 Scrip Code – 539195 Dear Sir, Sub : Completion of 38th Annual General Meeting and Chairman Speech The 38th Annual General Meeting of POCL Enterprises Limited was convened today i.e., on September 28, 2026 at 05:00 P.M. through Video Conferencing (“VC”)/ Other Audio Visual Means (“OAVM”) and the businesses as mentioned in the Notice dated 14-08-2026 were transacted. We enclose herewith the Chairman’s Address to the shareholders at the 38th Annual General Meeting of the Company. This is for your information and record. Thanking You, Yours faithfully, For POCL ENTERPRISES LIMITED AASHISH KUMAR K JAIN COMPANY SECRETARY & FINANCE HEAD CHAIRMAN’S ADDRESS AT THE 38TH ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING OF POCL ENTERPRISES LIMITED Namaste and a very Good Evening to all our esteemed shareholders, fellow members on the Board and distinguished guests!! It is my pleasure to welcome you to the 38th Annual General Meeting of POCL Enterprises Limited. At the outset, I express my sincere gratitude to all our shareholders for your continued association, trust and confidence in POEL. Your faith in our leadership has been a constant source of encouragement and we remain deeply committed to strengthening that trust through responsible growth, sound governance and sustainable value creation. Financial Year 2025–26 was a year of meaningful progress for POEL. Amid an evolving and challenging business environment, we remained focused on our fundamentals while simultaneously strengthening our capabilities for the future. The year marked an important phase of strategic consolidation and capacity building, as we strengthened our core operations and expanded our presence across the non-ferrous metals value chain. While delivering on our business objectives, we have also remained conscious of our responsibilities towards our people, our community, the environment and all our stakeholders. Our focus has been, and will continue to be, on building a stronger and more resilient organisation, that is capable of creating sustainable long-term value. With a strong foundation built over the years, and with agility and innovation at the heart of our approach, we continue to move forward with confidence and purpose. We remain committed to identifying new opportunities, adapting to changing market dynamics and strengthening our capabilities to support the Company's next phase of growth. Like the previous years, this year’s AGM too is being hosted on a digital platform. While I would have certainly valued the opportunity to meet many of you in person, I am pleased that technology enables us to come together today, connect with one another to reflect on the Company’s performance and look towards the opportunities before us. Before I take you through the key highlights and performance of the financial year 2025- 26, let me first set the context by briefly reflecting on the broader economic environment in which we have been operating. Global & Indian Economic Scenario The global economy remained resilient yet challenging during the year 2025, amid geopolitical tensions, evolving trade policies and volatility in commodity markets. Global trade and manufacturing continued to show resilience, although supply chains remained under pressure. Towards the end of the financial year 2025–26, heightened tensions in West Asia, including concerns around the Strait of Hormuz, contributed to volatility in crude oil and other commodity prices, thereby increasing pressure on energy costs, imported inputs and international trade flows. These developments reinforced the importance of supply-chain resilience and prudent cost management for businesses operating across global markets. Looking ahead, global growth is projected at 3% in 2026 and 3.4% in 2027, although the recovery is expected to remain uneven. Geopolitical developments, trade policies, commodity prices and the pace of monetary easing will continue to influence the global business environment. For businesses engaged in international trade and manufacturing, managing volatility in commodity prices, freight costs and supply chains will remain important, while evolving global trade patterns are also creating opportunities for greater diversification and integration. Against this backdrop, the Indian economy demonstrated strong resilience during FY 2025–26, with real GDP growth of 7.7%, compared with 7.1% in the previous year, supported by robust domestic consumption, sustained investment, infrastructure development and manufacturing activity. Further, the implementation of the four Labour Codes marked a major structural reform towards simplifying compliance, enhancing workforce flexibility and strengthening employee welfare. Looking ahead, Indian economy is projected to grow at 6.4% to 6.9% in FY 2026–27, supported by domestic demand, infrastructure spending, manufacturing capacity expansion and structural reforms. India’s large domestic market and growing integration with global value chains is expected to continue to provide a strong foundation for sustained growth, while businesses will need to remain agile, efficient and responsive to changing global conditions. As we navigate these evolving conditions, we remain focused on building resilience, pursuing sustainable growth and creating long-term value for our shareholders. Financial & Segment Performance for FY 2025-26 Let us now delve into the performance of your Company during the financial year 2025- 26. I request my colleague on the Board, Dr. Padam Bansal, to brief the members on the performance of the financial year 2025–26, as well as to share the outlook and plans for the future. Thank you Dr. Balachandran. Friends! I am pleased to share that, despite a challenging external environment, FY 2025– 26 was a year of steady progress, stronger profitability and important strategic milestones for POEL. Throughout the year, we remained focused on strengthening our core businesses, improving operational efficiency and laying a stronger foundation for sustainable growth in the years ahead. POEL continued to demonstrate resilience in its operating performance during the year. Revenue from Operations stood at Rs. 1,431 Crores, compared with Rs. 1,450 Crores in the previous financial year. This marginal decline of 1.27% in revenue was due to the strategic and planned shutdown of our Maraimalai Nagar facility for upgrading the pollution-control systems. While this temporarily limited the production volumes, these upgrades represent a forward-looking investment in environmental compliance, operational efficiency and the long-term resilience of our operations. Importantly, despite these temporary operational adjustments, the Company successfully sustained its top-line performance, finishing nearly at par with the previous year's revenue. Dear Members! Our three business segments i.e., Metals, Metallic Oxides, and Plastic Additives, continue to provide a resilient operating base. Our Metal segment remained the largest contributor with a revenue of Rs. 1,051.81 Crores, while our Metallic Oxides segment maintained its positive momentum, contributing Rs. 444.41 Crores, and our Plastic Additives segment delivered encouraging growth with a revenue contribution of Rs. 104.85 Crores. More encouragingly, our profitability strengthened significantly during the previous year. EBITDA increased from Rs. 63.93 Crores to Rs. 76.03 Crores, registering a strong growth of 18.93%. Similarly, Profit After Tax increased from Rs. 31.18 Crores to Rs. 39.61 Crores, representing an impressive growth of 27.04%. This improvement reflects our sharp focus on margin expansion, disciplined cost control, and operating efficiency. Strategic & Operational Milestones Let me now highlight the major strategic and operational milestones that defined FY 2025–26. To begin with, we significantly deepened our footprint in the zinc segment throug [Showing first 8,000 characters — download PDF for full document]