Pay revision communication received from Administrative Ministry is hereby submitted.

HOC/BSE/2026/Corp.Ann 07th August, 2026 BSE Limited PhirozeJeejeebhoy Towers, Mumbai– 400 001 Sir/ Madam, Scrip Code: 500449 Sub: Intimation of communication received from Department of Chemicals & Petrochemicals, Govt. of India regarding revision of pay of Board & below Board level Executives and Non-Unionized supervisors of HOCL w.e.f 01.04.2025 Ref: Ministry of Chemicals & Fertilizers, Govt. of India F.No.P-51015/13/2025- Chem.III- CPC dated 06.08.2026 Ministry of Chemicals & Fertilizers, Government of India vide order F.No.P- 51015/13/2025- Chem.III-CPC dated 06.08.2026 received after office hours yesterday informed the Presidential directions to implement the revised pay scales and allowances for its Board-level and below Board-level Executives & Non-unionized supervisors w.e.f 01.04.2025 in accordance with the guidelines issued by the Department of Public Enterprises vide O.M No.W-02/0028/2017-DPE(WC)-GL-XIII/17 dated 03.08.2017. In accordance with the directions of DCPC, company will work out the wage/pay for its employees and implement the pay revision. As any material orders are required to be disclosed to the stock exchange, this intimation is being submitted for kind information. Thanking you. Yours faithfully, For Hindustan Organic Chemicals Limited Subramonian H Company Secretary & Compliance Officer