IT IS ANNOUNCED THAT THE COMPANY'S INDEPENDENT DIRECTOR SRI R. GURUBATHAM (DIN 10746471) HAS VIDE HIS LETTER DATED 12-02-2026 SUBMITTED HIS RESIGNATION WITH EFFECT FROM THAT DATE. HE HAS CONFIRMED IN HIS LETTER OF RESIGNATION THAT HE WAS UNABLE TO CONTINUE AS THE DIRECTOR IN THE COMPANY DUE TO PREOCCUPATIONS AND PERSONAL REASONS. SAME LETTER WAS PLACED BEFORE THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AT THE MEETING ON 12-02-2026. THE BOARD HAS DECIDED AFTER DUE CONSIDERATION THAT THE RESIGNATION BE ACCEPTED AND RECORDED THEIR DEEP APPRECIATION TOWARDS HIM FOR ALL ASSISTANCE AND GUIDANCE DURING HIS ASSOCIATION WITH THE COMPANY.