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14.08.2026 BSE Limited lst Floor, New Trading Ring, Rotunda Building, P.J. Towers, Dalal Street, Fort, Mumbai-400001 Scrip Code:509732 Sub: Intimation of under Regulation 30 of the SEBI (Listing Obligation and Disclosure Requirement) Regulations, 2015- Appointment of Additional (Non-Executive cum Independent) Director of the Company Dear Sir / Madam, Pursuant to Regulation 30 read with Part A of Schedule lll of SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements), Regulations 2015 ("Listing Regulations"), we would like to inform you that based on the recommendation of Nomination and Remuneration Committee, the Board of Directors in its meeting held on L4th August 2026 have approved the appointment of Mr. R. Manoranjan (DlN: 11882006 )as an Additional Director in the category of Non-Executive Independent Director of the Company w.e.f. 17th August 2026.The term of his appointment as an Independent Director will be for a period of 5 years and the appointment is subject to the approval of shareholders. The meeting commenced at 02.00 PM and concluded at 4.10 PM. Mr. R. Manoranjan will be a Non-Executive, Independent Director and he is not related to the Promoter or Promoter Group and fulfils the criteria of independence as required under the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 and the Rules framed thereunder and the Listing Regulations. Pursuant to Exchange circular LIST/COMP/L412078-19 dated June 20, 2078, we hereby confirm that that the Director being appointed is not debarred from holding the office of director by virtue of any SEBI order or any other such authority. Further disclosures as required under Master Circular HO/49h4/74(7)2025-CFD-POD2/I/3762/2026 dated Janua ry 30, 2026, are enclosed herewith as Annexure-A Request you to kindly take the same on record. Thanking you, For and on behalf of Kothari Industrial Corporation Limited Anil Kumar Padhiali Company Secretary and Compliance officer KOTHARI INDUSTRIAL CORPOMTION LIMITED 8 l;l iil:rIil;u! CIN No. L8l 100TN1970P1C005865 m:lies@korhoris €D Kothori Building - No. 'l l4l1 17, Mohofmo Gondhi Soloi Nungombokkom, Chennoi - 600 034. Annexure A t. Name Mr. R. Manoranjan Director 2. ldentification 11882006 Number (DlN) 3. Reason for change viz. Appointment as an Additional Non-Executive cum Independent Director. a p po i nt m e nt, rceigRatienT 4. Date of appointment and term With effect from t7.O8.2026 of appointment Terms of Appointment: For the period of five years from the date of appointment subject to sha reholders a pproval. | 5. I Brief Profile Mr. R. Manoranjan, aged about 44 years, is a Fellow Member of the Institute of Company Secretaries of India and holds a Master's Degree in Commerce and a Bachelor's Degree in Law. He has over 15 years of extensive professional experience in corporate law, secretarial and legal matters, including Rights Issues, Private Equity, Public Offerings, Listing Compliances, FEMA, corporate governance, legal due diligence and advising on valuations. During his professional career, he has led and handled various legal and due diligence assignments relating to private equity transactions, rights issues and listing compliances. He has considerable exposure to listed companies and possesses extensive knowledge and experience in ensuring compliance with securities laws, corporate govemance requirements and regulatory frameworks. Prior to undertaking professional and freelance assignments, Mr. R. Manoranjan was associated with and served in various capacities, including as Company Secretary and Legal Professional, with reputed corporate groups such as the Panasonic Group, Tata Group and Cauvery Group. The Board is of the view that Mr. R. Manoranjan is a yowg, energetic, competent and experienced professional possessing the requisite knowledge, skills and expertise to effectively discharge the duties and responsibilities of an Independent Director of the Company. The Board considers that his extensive experience in corporate governance, legal and secretarial matters, regulatory compliances, would be of immense value and benefit to the Company. 6. Disclosure relationships He is not related to any Director(s) of the Company as defined under the between directors (in case of provisions of Section 2(77) of Companies Act,2Ot3. appointment of a director). KOTHARI INDUSTRIAL CORPORATION LIMITED 8 *l CIN No. L8l 100TN1970P1C005865 ruies@korhorisin GD 1i1:ri11z2! '14ll Kothori Building - No. I 17, Moholmo Gondhi Soloi Nungombokkom, Chennoi - 600 034.