Press Release

ZZT:BM:579:SHARE:07 November 06, 2026 To: To: BSE Limited. National Stock Exchange of India Limited Corporate Services Listing Department Floor 25, P.J.Towers Exchange Plaza Dalal Street Bandra – Kurla Complex MUMBAI-400 001 Bandra[East] MUMBAI-400 051 Scrip Code: 500444 Scrip Code : WSTCSTPAPR Dear Sirs, Sub: Press Release We enclose herewith followings: 1) Press Release on Unaudited Financial Results (Standalone & Consolidated) for the Quarter and Half Year ended on September 30, 2026 attached herewith as Annexure-I. 2) Press Release on additional capacity expansion of Optical Fiber and Optical Fiber Cable of West Coast Optilinks, a Division of West Coast Paper Mills Limited attached herewith as Annexure-II. Submitted for your kind reference and record. Thanking you, Yours faithfully, For WEST COAST PAPER MILLS LIMITED BRAJMOHAN PRASAD COMPANY SECRETARY & COMPLIANCE OFFICER M.NO. F7492 Encl:a.a. Annexure-I Press Release Nov 06, 2026, Kolkata / Dandeli: West Coast Paper Mills Limited (BSE: 500444, NSE: WSTCSTPAPR), has reported its unaudited financial results for the quarter and half year ended 30th Sept 2026. FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS: Consolidated Standalone Particulars ₹ in Crores Q-o-Q Q-o-Q Q2FY27 Q1FY27 Q2FY27 Q1FY27 change change Revenue 1276.77 1051.26 21% 812.97 638.10 27% EBIDTA 223.54 247.97 -10% 182.99 170.60 7% PAT 111.94 141.84 -21% 110.51 108.68 2% PAT Margin 9% 13% -400bps 14% 17% -300bps EPS 16.77 20.21 -17% 16.73 16.45 2% Commenting on the results Mr. S.K. Bangur, Chairman & Managing Director, West Coast Paper Mills Limited said: During the quarter, higher input costs impacted the Paper Division's performance. However, the Cable Division showed improvement, driven by better operational efficiency, higher realizations and an optimized product mix. The Company remains focused on improving operational efficiencies, optimising its product mix, strengthening cost competitiveness and leveraging emerging market opportunities across both divisions to sustain its growth momentum. About West Coast Paper Mills Limited West Coast Paper Mills Limited (BSE: 500444; NSE: WSTCSTPAPR) is one of India’s oldest and largest producers of writing, printing and board paper in Dandeli. Established in 1955, the company has built a strong reputation for premium-quality paper over more than seven decades, with recognition in India and international markets. It is also a prominent manufacturer and exporter of optical fiber and optical fiber cable having state of the art manufacturing facilities in Mysuru and Hyderabad. Safe Harbour Certain statements in this “Release” may not be based on historical information or facts and may be “forward looking statements” within the meaning of applicable securities laws and regulations, including, but not limited to, those relating to general business plans & strategy of the Company, its future outlook & growth prospects, future developments in its businesses, its competitive & regulatory environment and management's current views & assumptions which may not remain constant due to risks and uncertainties. Actual results could differ materially from those expressed or implied. The Company assumes no responsibility to publicly amend, modify or revise any statement, based on any subsequent development, information, or events, or otherwise. This “Release” does not constitute a prospectus, offering circular or offering memorandum or an offer to acquire any shares and should not be considered as a recommendation that any investor should subscribe for or purchase any of the Company’s shares. The financial figures in this “Release” have been rounded off to the nearest whole number. The financial results are standalone financials unless otherwise specified. For further information, please connect with us: Company: West Coast Paper Mills Limited Mr. Rajesh Bothra Chief Financial Officer co.sec@westcoastpaper.com Tel:+91-(033)-71500500 Website: www.westcoastpaper.com Annexure-II Press Release November 6, 2026, Kolkata: West Coast Oplinks (WCO), a division of West Coast Paper Mills Limited, a prominent Indian manufacturer and exporter of Opcal Fiber (OF) and Opcal Fiber Cable (OFC) is pleased to announce that its Board of Directors have approved a significant enhancement in the Company’s Opcal Fiber and Opcal Fiber Cable manufacturing capacies. The Board today approved addional capacity expansion of 4.00 Mn Fiber Kms per annum for Opcal Fiber and 3.10 Mn Fiber Kms per annum for Opcal Fiber Cable. With this expansion, exisng capacity will be almost doubled and new product line will be added in Opcal Fiber Cable. The total capex for these addional capacity expansions will be Rs 290 Crore. The expansion projects are expected to be completed by 3rd Quarter of FY 2028-29. Upon compleon of the capacity expansions, WCO’s manufacturing capacies will increase to 8.00 Mn Fiber Kms per annum for Opcal Fiberand 7.30 Mn Fiber Kms per annum for Opcal Fiber Cable. The investment is proposed to be funded through an appropriate mix of internal accruals and /or debt financing through Banks and/or financial instuons, as may be required. The proposed enhancement in Opcal Fiber and Opcal Fiber Cable manufacturing capacies is aligned with company’s growth strategy and to cater to the increasing demand and opportunies in domesc and internaonal markets. Mr. Virendraa Bangur, Joint Managing Director said: The proposed investment will enhance our manufacturing capacies significantly. By expanding our Opcal Fiber and Opcal Fiber Cable capacies, we intend to strengthen our ability to meet growing customer requirement arising out of Hyperscale data centres, AI enabled digital infrastructures, telecom network expansion & modernizaon and defence applicaons across domesc and internaonal market. About West Coast Paper Mills Limited West Coast Paper Mills Limited (BSE: 500444; NSE: WSTCSTPAPR) is one of India’s oldest and largest producers of wring, prinng and board paper in Dandeli. Established in 1955, the company has built a strong reputaon for premium-quality paper over more than seven decades, with recognion in India and internaonal markets. It is also a prominent manufacturer and exporter of opcal fiber and opcal fiber cable having state of the art manufacturing facilies in Mysuru and Hyderabad. For further informaon, please connect with us: Company: West Coast Paper Mills Limited Mr. Rajesh Bothra Chief Financial Officer co.sec@westcoastpaper.com Tel:+91-(033)-71500500 Website: www.westcoastpaper.com