Copy of Newspaper publication dated 18.08.2026 in respect of information pertaining to holding of Annual General Meeting of the Company through Video Conferencing (VC)/ other audio visual means

Corporate Relations Department, PML/BSE/CS/2026/ 119 BSE Limited, Date: August 18, 2026 Phiroze Jeejeebhoy Towers Dalal Street Mumbai- 400001 SUBJECT:- Public Notice In respect of Information regarding holding of Annual General Meeting of the Company through Video Conference (VC) / Other Audio-Visual Means (OAVM) REF: (i) Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) vide its General Circular No. 03/2025 dated September 22, 2025 read over with its earlier Circulars with particular reference to Circular no. 20/2020 dated May 5, 2020, Circular no. 17/2020 dated April 13, 2020 and Circular no. 14/2020 dated April 8, 2020 on the subject (ii) Regulation 30 of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 Date and Time of Event: - Notice published in the Newspapers “The Financial Express” (Delhi Edition) and “Jansatta” (Delhi edition) on August 18, 2026 SCRIP CODE: - 539113 Dear Sir, The Ministry of Corporate Affairs ("MCA"), vide its General Circular No. 03/2025 dated September 22, 2025 issued by MCA read over with its earlier Circulars on the subject with particular reference to Circular no. 20/2020 dated May 5, 2020, Circular no. 17/2020 dated April 13, 2020 and Circular no. 14/2020 dated April 8, 2020 on the subject, has permitted the holding of the Annual General Meeting ("AGM") through Video Conferencing ("VC") / Other Audio Visual Means ("OAVM"), without the physical presence of the Members at a common venue. Further, as per the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 and Securities and Exchange Board of India (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 read with aforesaid Circulars, the Company has decided to hold its 42nd Annual General Meeting ('AGM') on Friday, the 18th day of September, 2026 at 12.00 Noon (IST) through Video Conferencing (VC)/ Other Audio Visual Means (OAVM) Pursuant to the above mentioned MCA and SEBI Circulars on the subject, and Regulation 30 of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, we hereby enclose the copies of newspaper notice published on August 18, 2026 in the Newspapers "The Financial Express" and "Jansatta" in respect of information regarding holding of the 42nd AGM of the Company through Video Conferencing ("VC") / Other Audio Visual Means ("OAVM"). The aforementioned newspaper publication may also be accessed on the website of the Company at www.paulmerchants.net Further, the requisite information as per Regulation 30 read with Para A (12) of part A of Schedule III of SEBI LODR Regulations read over with Para A (12) of Annexure 18 of SEBI Master Circular No. HO/49/14/14(7)2025-CFD-POD2/I/3762/2026 dated January 30, 2026, to the extent applicable to the matter is as under:-  Date of Notice – The Public Notice has been published in the Newspapers "The Financial Express" (Delhi edition) and "Jansatta" (Delhi edition) on 18-08-2026.  Brief details viz. agenda (if any) proposed to be taken up, resolution to be passed, manner of approval proposed etc.:- This is a Public Notice containing the contents as specified in Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) General Circular No. 03/2025 dated September 22, 2025 read with its earlier Circulars with particular reference to Circular no. 20/2020 dated May 5, 2020, Circular no. 17/2020 dated April 13, 2020 and Circular no. 14/2020 dated April 8, 2020 on the subject of holding of AGM of the Company through Video Conferencing ("VC") / Other Audio Visual Means ("OAVM"). As such the details about Agenda, Resolutions and manner of approval are not applicable. Further, the contents of the enclosed copy of publication of Notice of 42nd Annual General Meeting and E Voting may be read as a part of this disclosure. You are requested to take the same on your records. Thanking you, Yours faithfully, For PAUL MERCHANTS LIMITED, (HARDAM SINGH) COMPANY SECRETARY & COMPLIANCE OFFICER FCS 5046 Enc.:- Newspaper publications