ASIAN PAINTS LTD.

Smiti Holding and Trading Company Pvt Ltd, an Asian Paints promoter group entity, disclosed an inter-se transfer of 1,64,000 equity shares. This transaction, conducted via a block deal window mechanism on September 17, 2026, increased Smiti Holding's stake from 5.363% (5,14,42,638 shares) to 5.380% (5,16,06,638 shares). The disclosure clarifies that the aggregate shareholding of the Promoter and Promoter Group remains unchanged, indicating a transfer between entities within the promoter group.

Smiti Holding and Trading Company Pvt Ltd, part of Asian Paints' promoter group, has disclosed an inter-se transfer of 1,64,000 equity shares. This transaction occurred via the block deal window mechanism on September 17, 2026. Following the transfer, Smiti Holding's shareholding in Asian Paints has adjusted, but the aggregate shareholding of the promoter and promoter group remains unchanged. The total equity share capital of Asian Paints remains 95,91,97,790 shares.

Asian Paints Limited has received a disclosure under SEBI (Substantial Acquisition of Shares & Takeovers) Regulations, 2011, from Smiti Holding and Trading Company Private Limited regarding the encumbrance of shares. The disclosure details the pledge of shares for loans with various financial institutions, including Bajaj Finance Limited, Barclays Investments and Loans (India) Private Limited, Jio Credit Limited, and Tata Capital Limited. The reporting date for these events is September 18, 2026, with the creation of encumbrances occurring between September 16 and September 17, 2026. This filing pertains to the promoter's shareholding and is a routine disclosure under takeover regulations.

Asian Paints Ltd has received an Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) rating of '72' from Niche Ninety Nine Capability and Certifications (OPC) Private Limited (Niche99), classifying the company in the 'Leader' category. The rating was assigned independently by Niche99, a SEBI registered Category – II ESG Rating Provider, based on publicly available information without direct company engagement. This independent assessment highlights Asian Paints' strong performance in ESG parameters.

Asian Paints Ltd has announced the commencement of commercial production at its Vinyl Acetate Ethylene Emulsion (VAE) manufacturing facility in Dahej, Gujarat. The facility has an installed capacity of 1,50,000 tons per annum and the VAE produced will be primarily for captive consumption in the company's paint manufacturing units. This marks a significant step in Asian Paints' backward integration strategy. Construction of the Vinyl Acetate Monomer (VAM) and ethylene storage facilities is ongoing.

Smiti Holding and Trading Company Private Limited, a promoter of Asian Paints Limited, has disclosed the creation of an encumbrance on 5.36% of its shareholding, amounting to 5,14,42,638 shares. This pledge was created on September 11, 2026, for loan purposes. The disclosure is made in accordance with SEBI (Substantial Acquisition of Shares & Takeovers) Regulations, 2011. This action indicates a potential need for liquidity by the promoter, which could have implications for future corporate actions or shareholding structure.

Asian Paints Ltd has announced the closure of its trading window for securities, effective from Friday, September 18, 2026. This closure is in accordance with the company's "Code of Conduct to Regulate, Monitor and Report Trading by Designated Persons." The trading window will remain shut until two trading days after the declaration of the audited standalone and unaudited consolidated financial results for the quarter and half-year ending September 30, 2026. The specific date of the board meeting to approve these results and the subsequent opening of the trading window will be communicated in due course.

Asian Paints Ltd announced that its shareholders have approved the appointment of Ms. Shubhlakshmi Dani as a Non-Executive Director. This approval follows a postal ballot conducted via remote e-voting, with the ordinary resolution deemed passed on September 9, 2026. Ms. Dani is related to existing directors and is part of the Promoter(s) Group. She has confirmed she is not debarred or disqualified from holding the office of director.

Asian Paints Ltd. announced that the Board of Directors has appointed Mr. Leo Puri as the Chairman of the Board, effective January 23, 2027. This appointment follows the impending completion of the term of the current Chairman, Mr. R. Seshasayee, on January 22, 2027. Mr. Puri, who is also an Additional and Independent Director appointed from September 7, 2026, for a five-year term, will hold the Chairman position until the conclusion of his director term. His appointment is subject to shareholder approval. Mr. Puri brings extensive experience from leadership roles in private equity, banking, and asset management.

Asian Paints Ltd announced the appointment of Mr. Leo Puri as an Additional and Independent Director for a five-year term starting September 7, 2026. Following this, he will also assume the role of Chairman of the Board from January 23, 2027, succeeding Mr. R. Seshasayee. Mr. Puri, a veteran with four decades of experience in the financial sector, currently serves as Advisory India Chair at Apax and holds directorships at Fortis Healthcare and Dr. Reddy's Laboratories. His appointment is subject to shareholder approval, which will be sought via postal ballot. Mr. Puri meets independence criteria and is not related to existing directors or promoters.