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Completion of second consecutive tenure of Mr.R.Karthik as Independent Director

W. S. Industries (India) Ltd-$ · 504220

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W. S. Industries (India) Ltd has announced the completion of Mr. R. Karthik's second consecutive tenure as Independent Director, effective October 31, 2026. The Board has reconstituted its Committees, with Mr. J. Sridharan taking over as Chairman of the Audit Committee and Nomination and Remuneration Committee.

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W.S. Industries (India) Limited WSI/SECTL/SE/26-27/56 31st October, 2026 M/s. BSE Ltd. M/s. National Stock Exchange of India Ltd. Phiroze Jeejeebhoy Towers, 25th Floor Regd. Office: “Exchange Plaza” Dalal Street, Mumbai – 400 001. Bandra (East), Mumbai – 400 051. Scrip Code : 504220 Symbol : WSI Dear Sir / Madam, Sub.: Disclosure under Regulation 30 of SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 – Completion of second consecutive tenure of Mr. R. Karthik (DIN: 07627521) as Independent Director and consequential changes in the Composition of the Committees of the Board. Pursuant to Regulation 30 read with Part A of Schedule III of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, (“SEBI LODR Regulations”), we hereby inform you that Mr. R. Karthik (DIN: 07627521), Independent Director of the Company, has completed his second consecutive term as an Independent Director and consequently ceased to hold office as an Independent Director of the Company with effect from the close of business hours on 31st October, 2026. In terms of Sections 149(10) and 149(11) of the Companies Act, 2013, Mr. Karthik shall not be eligible for re-appointment as an Independent Director of the Company, until the expiry of three years from the date of cessation of his office as an Independent Director. The cessation is solely on account of completion of his second consecutive tenure and is not attributable to any other reason. The details of the cessation of Mr. R. Karthik, as required under Regulation 30 of the SEBI LODR Regulations read with the applicable SEBI Master Circular bearing reference No. HO/49/14/14(7)2025-CFD- POD2/I/3762/2026, dated 30 January 2026, are enclosed as Annexure I. The Board, at its meeting held on 10 August 2026, had approved the reconstitution of the Committees of the Board, taking into account the scheduled completion of the second consecutive tenure of Mr. R. Karthik as an Independent Director on 31 October 2026. The Company had also intimated the Stock Exchanges regarding the appointment of two Additional Directors w.e.f. 10 August, 2026, resignation of one of the Additional Directors w.e.f. 04 September, 2026 and the consequential changes in the composition of the Board and its Committees. Accordingly, consequent upon the cessation of Mr. R. Karthik with effect from the close of business hours on 31 October 2026, the composition of the Committees, as applicable with effect from 1 November 2026, is set out in Annexure II. In terms of the aforesaid reconstitution, Mr. J. Sridharan shall serve as Chairman Page 1 of 4 Registered Office : 3rd Floor, New No.48, Old No. 21, Savidhaanu Building, Casa Major Road, Egmore, Chennai - 600 008, Tamil Nadu, India. Contact : (91) - 89258 02400 CIN : L42909TN1961PLC004568 Dept E-mail : sectl@wsigroup.in Website : wsindustries.in W.S. Industries (India) Limited of the Audit Committee and the Nomination and Remuneration Committee with effect from 1 November 2026 and will continue to serve as Chairman of the Stakeholders’ Relationship Committee. The composition of the Allotment Committee remains unchanged, as Mr. R. Karthik was not a member of that Committee. Kindly take the above information on record. Yours faithfully, For W.S. Industries (India) Limited V. Balamurugan Company Secretary Page 2 of 4 Registered Office : 3rd Floor, New No.48, Old No. 21, Savidhaanu Building, Casa Major Road, Egmore, Chennai - 600 008, Tamil Nadu, India. Contact : (91) - 89258 02400 CIN : L42909TN1961PLC004568 Dept E-mail : sectl@wsigroup.in Website : wsindustries.in W.S. Industries (India) Limited Annexure I The disclosure required under Regulation 30 of SEBI (LODR) Regulations, 2015 read with the SEBI Master Circular No. SEBI/HO/49/14/14(7)2025-CFD-POD2/I/3762/2026 issued on July 11, 2023 and last updated on January 30, 2026, with respect to cessation of Independent Director is detailed below: S.No Particulars Details 1 Cessation of office of Mr. R. Karthik (DIN: 07627521) as Independent Director upon Reason for change viz. appointment, re- completion of his second consecutive term appointment, resignation, death or otherwise. under Sections 149(10) and 149(11) of the Companies Act, 2013. 2 Date of appointment / re-appointment Cessation with effect from the close of /cessation (as applicable) & term of business hours on 31st October 2026 appointment/ re-appointment; 3 Not applicable, as the disclosure relates to cessation upon completion of tenure and Brief profile (in case of appointment) does not involve the appointment or reappointment of a Director. 4 Disclosure of relationships between Directors Not Applicable (in case of appointment of a director) 5 Not applicable, as Mr. R. Karthik has not resigned from the office of Independent Director. His cessation is solely on account Letter of resignation along with detailed of completion of his second consecutive reasons for resignation tenure. Accordingly, no resignation letter or reasons for resignation arise in the present case. 6 Names of listed entities in which the resigning Director holds directorships, indicating the Not applicable, as this particular relates to a category of directorship and membership of resigning Director. Board Committees, if any 7 Confirmation by the Independent Director, Not applicable, as this particular relates to a along with the detailed reasons, that there are resigning Director. no other material reasons for resignation Page 3 of 4 Registered Office : 3rd Floor, New No.48, Old No. 21, Savidhaanu Building, Casa Major Road, Egmore, Chennai - 600 008, Tamil Nadu, India. Contact : (91) - 89258 02400 CIN : L42909TN1961PLC004568 Dept E-mail : sectl@wsigroup.in Website : wsindustries.in W.S. Industries (India) Limited Annexure-II Re-constitution of Committees of the Board of Directors of the Company w.e.f. 1st November, 2026. Committees Name of the Members, Category, & Designation • Mr. J. Sridharan – Independent Director - Chairman (w.e.f. 1st November, 2026) • Ms. Suguna Raghavan – Independent Director - Member Audit Committee • Ms. Revathi Raghunathan – Independent Director - Member • Mr. Joyjeet Bose – Independent Director - Member • Mr. J. Sridharan – Independent Director - Chairman (w.e.f. 1st November, 2026) Nomination and • Ms. Suguna Raghavan – Independent Director - Member Remuneration • Ms. Revathi Raghunathan – Independent Director - Member Committee • Mr. Joyjeet Bose – Independent Director - Member • Mr. J. Sridharan – Independent Director - Chairman Stakeholders’ • Ms. Suguna Raghavan – Independent Director - Member Relationship • Ms. Revathi Raghunathan – Independent Director - Member Committee • Mr. Joyjeet Bose – Independent Directors - Member  Ms. Revathi Raghunathan –Independent Director- Chairperson Allotment  Mr. J. Sridharan – Independent Director – Member Committee*  Mr. K.V. Prakash – Whole Time Director – Member *The composition of the Allotment Committee remains unchanged upon the cessation of Mr. R. Karthik (DIN: 07627521), as he was not a member of the said Committee. Page 4 of 4 Registered Office : 3rd Floor, New No.48, Old No. 21, Savidhaanu Building, Casa Major Road, Egmore, Chennai - 600 008, Tamil Nadu, India. Contact : (91) - 89258 02400 CIN : L42909TN1961PLC004568 Dept E-mail : sectl@wsigroup.in Website : wsindustries.in