Press release titled Dhaksha Unmanned Systems inaugurates new manufacturing facility in Kancheepuram, strengthens indigenous drone capabilities

Ref. No: 2026-27/036 August 24, 2026 National Stock Exchange of India Limited BSE Limited, Exchange Plaza, 5th Floor, Phiroze Jeejeebhoy Towers, Bandra-Kurla Complex, Dalal Street, Bandra (E), Mumbai 400 051 Mumbai 400 001. Symbol: COROMANDEL Scrip Code: 506395 Dear Sirs / Madam, Sub : Press Release - Dhaksha Unmanned Systems inaugurates new manufacturing facility in Kancheepuram, strengthens indigenous drone capabilities We enclose a copy of the press release being issued by the Company’s subsidiary titled “Dhaksha Unmanned Systems inaugurates new manufacturing facility in Kancheepuram, strengthens indigenous drone capabilities”. The facility will act as a platform for collaboration across the drone value chain, enabling technology partners to combine complementary capabilities and accelerate the development of an integrated drone manufacturing ecosystem under one roof. We kindly request you to take the above submission on record. Thanking you, Yours truly, For Coromandel International Limited B Shanmugasundaram Company Secretary and Compliance Officer Encl.:a/a Dhaksha Unmanned Systems inaugurates new manufacturing facility in Kancheepuram, strengthens indigenous drone capabilities ~ New facility to strengthen execution across agriculture, defence and enterprise segments, while advancing indigenisation, product development and ecosystem capabilities ~ National, 24th August 2026: Dhaksha Unmanned Systems Private Limited, a subsidiary of Coromandel International Limited, today inaugurated its new manufacturing facility at Aymicheri region in Kancheepuram, Tamil Nadu. The facility was inaugurated by Mr. Arun Alagappan, Executive Chairman, Coromandel International Limited, marking an important step in strengthening India’s indigenous drone manufacturing capabilities in agriculture, defence and enterprise. The facility will support the development and execution of larger and complex programmes across its key UAV verticals, while enabling greater indigenisation of critical technologies and strengthening its ability to serve evolving customer requirements. During the event, Dhaksha announced the launch of two new agricultural drone models, the DH Agrigator E10 Prime and DH Agrigator E10 Eco. Developed with indigenous components, the E10 Prime aligns with the Namo Drone Didi programme and supports India’s growing domestic drone ecosystem, while the E10 Eco offers an affordable solution designed to expand access to drone-based farming services for small and marginal farmers and rural entrepreneurs. Beyond agriculture, the facility will also support Dhaksha's growing defence portfolio, including surveillance and logistics applications. A dedicated production line for defence applications will strengthen the company's execution capabilities, along with supporting its indigenisation efforts at building greater control over critical technologies. Dhaksha is also expanding its sourcing and service ecosystem, including its network of service centres, to support its growing operations. The facility will act as a platform for collaboration across the drone value chain, enabling technology partners to combine complementary capabilities and accelerate the development of an integrated drone manufacturing ecosystem under one roof. Speaking on the occasion, Mr. S. Sankarasubramanian, Director, Dhaksha Unmanned Systems Private Limited, and Managing Director & CEO, Coromandel International Limited, said, “India's journey towards a more productive, resilient and technology-enabled economy will be shaped by our ability to harness advanced technologies across sectors. At Dhaksha, we see UAVs as an important enabler of this transformation, with significant potential across agriculture, defence and enterprise applications. The new facility will integrate our R&D and operational capabilities, enabling greater collaboration and agility. It reflects our confidence in the long-term potential of the rapidly evolving UAV sector and our commitment to building indigenous drone solutions for the nation. In agriculture, we are witnessing strong interest in drones from the farming community, and our product development efforts are increasingly being shaped by field-level feedback to deliver practical solutions. In defence, we are focused on advancing indigenization and building technology partnerships across the ecosystem. The expansion marks an important step in strengthening India's position in this emerging sector, advancing our commitment to Atmanirbhar Bharat and enhancing our ability to develop and deliver indigenous solutions.” About Dhaksha Unmanned Systems Private Limited Dhaksha Unmanned Systems Private Limited is a technology-driven unmanned aerial systems (UAS) company focused on developing and delivering innovative drone solutions for diverse applications. With its roots in Anna University-MIT’s Centre for Aerospace Research (CASR), Dhaksha has been engaged in drone technology and government projects since 2001 and became an independent private limited company in 2019. The company has a strategic technology partnership with Anna University for research and development, manufacturing and marketing of drones. Dhaksha offers end-to-end UAS/UAV solutions spanning research and development, design, manufacturing and integration, testing and quality assurance, training and certification, turnkey solutions and after-market operational support. The company has developed capabilities across agricultural and other specialized drone applications and holds DGCA Type Certifications for multiple drone platforms. In July 2023, Coromandel International Limited acquired a major stake in Dhaksha, strengthening its capabilities and enabling the company to scale its technology and manufacturing footprint. About Coromandel Coromandel International Limited is amongst India's pioneers and leading Agri solutions provider, offering diverse products and services across the farming value chain. It operates in two major segments: Nutrient and other allied businesses and Crop Protection. These include Fertilisers, Crop Protection, Bio Products, Specialty Nutrients and Organic businesses. The Company is 2nd largest manufacturer and marketer of Phosphatic fertilizer in India. The Company's Crop Protection products are marketed in India as well as in international geographies, offering wide range of technical and formulation products. The Specialty Nutrients business of the Company focuses on water soluble fertilizers, secondary & micronutrients and Nano fertilizer products. The Company is leading marketer of Organic Fertilisers in India. The Bio Products business of the company focusses on plant extractions for various applications. It also operates a network of more than 1200 rural retail outlets across Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu and Maharashtra. Through these Retail outlets, the Company offers agri inputs and farming services including crop advisory, soil testing and farm mechanization to around 3 million farmers. The Company currently has 8 R&D centers and a strong Regulatory setup, supporting the businesses in process development and new product introduction. The Company currently has 21 manufacturing facilities, spread widely across India, producing wide range of Nutrient and Crop Protection products, which are marketed through an extensive network of dealers and its own retail centers. The Company clocked a turnover of Rs. 31,827 Crores during FY 25-26. Its efforts towards environment have been well recognized by international organizations like UNDP and has also been voted as one of the ten greenest companies in India by TERI. Coromandel is a part of the Murugappa Group with a turnover of INR 90,178 crore in FY 24-25. For more details, visit www.coromandel.biz