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Pursuant to Regulation 30 of SEBI LODR Regulations, 2015, we wish to inform you that the Board at its meeting held on August 05, 2026 considered and approved the changes in board of directors ....

Bayer CropScience Ltd · 506285

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Bayer CropScience Ltd has announced changes in its board of directors, with Mr. Pankaj Ramanbhai Patel completing his second consecutive term as Chairman and Non-Executive Independent Director, and Mr. Ravi Moti Kirpalani being appointed as an Additional Independent Director for a term of five years. Mr. Patel will cease to be the Chairman and member of the Audit Committee & Corporate Social Responsibility & Environmental, Social and Governance Committee, effective September 11, 2026. Mr. Kirpalani will take over as the Chairman of the Board/Company, effective September 12, 2026.

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August 05, 2026 The General Manager, Department of Corporate Services, BSE Limited, Phiroze Jeejeebhoy Towers, Dalal Street, Mumbai- 400 001. COMPANY CODE : BAYERCROP SCRIP CODE : 506285 Bayer CropScience Ltd. CIN: L24210MH1958PLC011173 Dear Sir/Madam, Registered and Corporate Office: Bayer House Central Avenue Sub.: Outcome of Board Meeting & Disclosure under Regulation 30 of the Hiranandani Estate Thane (West) – 400 607 SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 Maharashtra, India Pursuant to Regulation 30 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Tel : +91 22 2531 1234 Fax : +91 22 2545 5063 Requirements) Regulations, 2015, we wish to inform you that the Board of www.bayer.in Directors at their duly convened meeting held on August 05, 2026, considered, www.cropscience.bayer.com noted, and approved the following: 1. Completion of the second consecutive term of Mr. Pankaj Ramanbhai Patel (DIN: 00131852), as the Chairman and Non-Executive Independent Director of the Company with effect from the close of business hours of September 11, 2026. Consequently, he shall also cease to be the Chairman of the Company and member of the Company’s Audit Committee & Corporate Social Responsibility & Environmental, Social and Governance Committee and Chairman of the Stakeholders’ Relationship Committee effective same date. The Board places on record its sincere appreciation for the invaluable leadership, guidance, and contribution of Mr. Pankaj Patel during his tenure as Chairman of the Company. Mr. Patel's extensive experience, wisdom, and integrity earned the trust and respect of the Board, the management, and all stakeholders of the Company. 2. Appointment of Mr. Ravi Moti Kirpalani (Mr. Ravi Kirpalani) (DIN: 02613688) as an Additional Independent Director of the Company for a term of five consecutive years with effect from September 01, 2026 until August 31, 2031 as recommended by the Nomination and Remuneration Committee of the Company, subject to the approval of the Shareholders of the Company. Further the Board has appointed Mr. Ravi Kirpalani as the Chairman of the Board/Company with effect from September 12, 2026, being the date immediately following the expiry of the tenure of Mr. Pankaj Patel as Chairman. The details required under Regulation 30 of SEBI (Listing Obligation and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 read with SEBI Circular No SEBI/HO/CFD/PoD2/CIR/P/2023/120 dated July 11, 2023, are given in Annexure A. for Bayer CropScience Limited Bharati Shetty Company Secretary and Compliance Officer (Membership No. ACS 24199) Annexure - A Information as required under Regulation 30 - Part A of Para A of Schedule III of SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations 2015 A. For completion of term of Mr. Pankaj Ramanbhai Patel (DIN: 00131852) Sl No. Particulars Description 1. Reason for Change Completion of the second consecutive term of Mr. Pankaj Ramanbhai Patel (DIN: 00131852), as a Non-Executive Independent Director of the Company with effect from the close of business hours of September 11, 2026. 2. Date of appointment/cessation & Close of business hours on September 11, term of appointment 2026. 3. Brief Profile Not Applicable 4. Disclosure of relationships between Not Applicable directors 5. Information as required under BSE Not Applicable circular Number LIST/COM/14/2018-19 and NSE circular no. NSE/CML/2018/24 dated June 20, 2018. 6. Letter of Resignation along with Not Applicable detailed reason for resignation B. For Appointment of Mr. Ravi Moti Kirpalani (Mr. Ravi Kirpalani) (DIN: 02613688) as an Additional Independent Director Sl No. Particulars Description 1. Reason for Change Appointment of Mr. Ravi Moti Kirpalani (Mr. Ravi Kirpalani) (DIN: 02613688) as an Additional Non-Executive Independent Director of the Company for a term of five consecutive years with effect from September 01, 2026 until August 31, 2031. 2. Date of appointment/cessation & Appointment as an Additional Independent term of appointment Director of the Company for a term of five consecutive years with effect from September 01, 2026 until August 31, 2031, as recommended by the Nomination and Remuneration Committee and approved by the Board, subject to approval of the shareholders of the Company. 3. Brief Profile Mr. Ravi Kirpalani is an Independent Director, Chairman, and former Chief Executive with over four decades of experience across sales, marketing, strategy, business transformation, and corporate leadership in large, listed, and multinational organizations. Mr. Kirpalani served as Managing Director and CEO of Thyssenkrupp India Pvt. Ltd. from March 2016 to March 2021, where he provided strategic direction and oversight for Thyssenkrupp's group companies in India, reporting to the global board of Thyssenkrupp AG. During his tenure, the India business employed more than 6,000 people and operated across a broad portfolio of industrial products and services. Key accomplishments included establishing a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility for the Elevator division, supporting significant business growth, consolidating legal entities to enhance value creation, and strengthening the culture of corporate governance, safety, and compliance. Prior to Thyssenkrupp, Mr. Kirpalani was Managing Director of Castrol India Ltd. from May 2009 to February 2016, during a career spanning more than 16 years with BP/Castrol, including as Global Strategy Director for the lubricants business. Under his leadership at Castrol India, net profit doubled and market capitalization quadrupled, reflecting a period of sustained performance and value creation. Earlier in his career, he spent 12 years with Reckitt Benckiser in a range of sales and marketing roles, building a strong foundation in commercial leadership and brand development. Mr. Kirpalani has served as Independent Director and Chairman of Foseco India Ltd. since 2018. Foseco India is part of the UK- based Vesuvius group and supplies consumables and services to the foundry industry. Since May 2021, he has also served on the Board of Greaves Cotton Limited, an end- to-end energy solutions company focused on sustainable mobility. In May 2023, following Greaves Cotton Limited’s acquisition of Excel Controlinkage Pvt. Ltd., he joined its Board. In October 2025, he joined the Board of Versuni India Home Solutions Ltd. (previously Philips Domestic Appliances India Ltd.), which manufactures and markets industry-leading small domestic appliances under the Philips and Preethi brands. He has also served as a Director on the boards of the Indo-German Chamber of Commerce and the Bombay Chamber of Commerce and Industry. Mr. Kirpalani brings board and operating experience, with deep strengths in governance, strategic oversight, performance improvement, brand and commercial leadership, and building values-led, high-performing organizations. 4. Disclosure of relationships between Mr. Ravi Kirpalani is not related to any directors Director(s) of the Company as defined under the provisions of Section 2(77) of the Companies Act, 2013. 5. Information as required under Mr. Ravi Kirpalani is not debarred from holding BSE circular Number the office of Director by virtue of any SEBI LIST/COM/14/2018-19 and NSE order or any other statutory authority. circular no. NSE/CML/2018/24 dated June 20, 2018.