Hikal awarded EcoVadis Gold Medal for Sustainability Excellence - Press Release

Hll<IIL July 29, 2026 BSE Limited, National Stock Exchange of India Limited, P J Towers, Exchange Plaza, Dalal Street, Bandra-Kurla Complex, Bandra, Mumbai - 400 001. Mumbai - 400 051. Scrip Code: 524735 Symbol: HIKAL Dear Sir/ Madam, Subject: Hikal awarded EcoVadis Gold Medal for Sustainability Excellence - Press Release. Hikal has been awarded the EcoVadis Gold Medal rating, one of the world’s most recognized sustainability ratings for businesses, placing Hikal among the top 5% of more than 175,000 companies assessed globally by EcoVadis every year. Please refer to the enclosed Certificate of Award and Press Release for further details. Request you to take the same on record. Yours sincerely, For Hikal Limited Rajasekhar Reddy Company Secretary & Compliance Officer Hikal Ltd. Admin. Office: Great Eastern Chambers, 6th Floor, Sector 11, CBD Belapur, Navi Mumbai - 400 614, India. Tel. + 91–22–6277 0299, + 91–22– 6866 0300 Regd. Office: 717, Maker Chambers - 5, Nariman Point, Mumbai - 400 021, India. Tel. +91-22 6277 0477. Fax: + 91-22 6277 0500 www.hikal.com info@hikal.com CIN: L24200MH1988PTC048028 E.coV.adls Sustainability Rating HIKAL LTD (GROUP) This rating applies exclusively to lhe group level enlity and not toils individual subsidiaries or affiliates. HIKJ\L LTD has earned a Gold Medal, a recognition awarded to the Top S% of covadi companies c1ssessed by EcoVadis in the 12 months prior to the medal issue date. It Sustainability Rating reflects the quality of the company's sustainability management system and demonstrates a commitment to promoting transparency throughout the value chain. Learn more about EcoVadis Medals & Badges. valid through :July 2027 EcoVadfs is recognized globally for trusted business sustainability ratings. Eva I u at ion areas - Environment Labor and human rights •• Ethics ~ Sustafnable procurement Hft<IIL Hikal Earns EcoVadis Gold Medal, Ranking in Top 5% Globally for Sustainability Performance Mumbai, July 29, 2026: Hikal Limited, a leading partner to global pharmaceutical, crop protection and specialty chemical companies, has been awarded the EcoVadis Gold Medal rating, placing it among the top 5% of more than 175,000 companies assessed globally by EcoVadis each year. Hikal achieved an overall score of 84/100 and a 97th percentile ranking in the EcoVadis assessment. The company is one point short of the Platinum Medal threshold of 85/100 and aims to reach this milestone in the next assessment cycle. EcoVadis is the world’s largest provider of business sustainability ratings, evaluating organizations across more than 185 countries and 250+ industries. This recognition reflects Hikal’s continued commitment to sustainable business practices and performance across the four key pillars of the EcoVadis assessment: • Environment • Labour & Human Rights • Ethics • Sustainable Procurement Commenting on the development, Sameer Hiremath, Vice Chairman and Managing Director of Hikal, said: “This recognition underscores Hikal’s commitment to embedding sustainability into its business strategy and operating culture. Our EcoVadis Gold Medal reflects the progress we have made across environmental stewardship, responsible manufacturing, ethical business practices and sustainable procurement, and it strengthens our resolve to continue delivering long-term value through responsible growth.” The rating is particularly relevant for companies operating in global life sciences and specialty chemicals supply chains, where customers increasingly expect suppliers to demonstrate measurable progress on sustainability, ethics, labour practices and responsible sourcing. The Gold Medal reinforces Hikal’s Environmental, Social and Governance performance and demonstrates the Company’s focus on responsible manufacturing, robust governance practices and sustainable value creation for all its stakeholders. The achievement further strengthens Hikal’s credibility with global customers and investors, many of whom use EcoVadis ratings as an important criterion in supplier evaluation and partnership decisions. Hikal Ltd. Admin. Office: Great Eastern Chambers, 6th Floor, Sector 11, CBD Belapur, Navi Mumbai - 400 614, India. Tel. + 91–22–6277 0299, + 91–22– 6866 0300 Regd. Office: 717, Maker Chambers - 5, Nariman Point, Mumbai - 400 021, India. Tel. +91-22 6277 0477. Fax: + 91-22 6277 0500 www.hikal.com info@hikal.com CIN: L24200MH1988PTC048028 Hll<IIL About Hikal Limited Established in 1988, Hikal is a reliable partner to companies in the Pharmaceutical, Animal Health, Crop Protection and Specialty Chemical industries. We manufacture and supply quality Active Ingredients, Intermediates, Biocides to the global life sciences industry. Hikal has five manufacturing facilities in India at Maharashtra (Taloja and Mahad), Gujarat (Panoli) and Bengaluru (Jigani) and a world-class Research & Technology centre at Pune. Our facilities have been inspected and certified by the Global Regulatory Authorities. We create and deliver sustainable solutions for our partners and customers across the life-sciences value chain. Hikal believes in inclusive growth that embraces all constituents. Hikal is one of the first Indian life-sciences company to receive the Responsible Care® certification. We accord top priority to the health of our employees by adopting best practices in manufacturing. For further information, contact: Archika Srivastava: Archika_Srivastava@hikal.com | +91 99870 18990 Prose Integrated Team: hikal@proseintegrated.com, Divya Nankani: +91 7208559229 Hikal Ltd. Admin. Office: Great Eastern Chambers, 6th Floor, Sector 11, CBD Belapur, Navi Mumbai - 400 614, India. Tel. + 91–22–6277 0299, + 91–22– 6866 0300 Regd. Office: 717, Maker Chambers - 5, Nariman Point, Mumbai - 400 021, India. Tel. +91-22 6277 0477. Fax: + 91-22 6277 0500 www.hikal.com info@hikal.com CIN: L24200MH1988PTC048028