HINDUSTAN FOODS LTD.

Hindustan Foods Ltd has announced that its Board of Directors will convene on November 5, 2026, to consider and approve the Un-Audited Consolidated & Standalone Financial Results for the Quarter and Half Year ended September 30, 2026. The trading window for insiders will remain closed from October 1, 2026, until November 7, 2026, to comply with SEBI regulations regarding insider trading.

Hindustan Foods Ltd has received a demand order dated October 22, 2026, from the Government of Tamil Nadu Commercial Taxes Department for the Financial Year 2022-23. The order, issued under Section 73 of the CGST/SGST Act, 2017, pertains to ineligible Input Tax Credit (ITC) and certain claimed ITC. The total demand amounts to ₹17,14,896 (₹17.15 Lacs), comprising tax and penalty of ₹14,43,996 (₹14.44 Lacs) and interest of ₹2,71,752 (₹2.72 Lacs). The company stated that there is no material impact on its financials, operations, or other activities and is in the process of contesting the order.

Hindustan Foods Ltd has received an ESG rating of 'Adequate' with a score of 59 from Crisil ESG Ratings & Analytics Limited. This rating was assigned voluntarily by Crisil based on data pertaining to FY 2025-26. It is important to note that the company did not engage Crisil for this assessment; the rating was independently determined by Crisil using publicly disclosed information and publicly available data.

Hindustan Foods Limited has announced the closure of its trading window for designated persons, their immediate relatives, and connected persons. This closure will be effective from Thursday, October 1, 2026, and will continue until 48 hours after the declaration of the Un-audited Consolidated and Standalone Financial Results for the Quarter and Half Year ended September 30, 2026. The company will also provide this closure information to NSDL for PAN-level security freezing. The date of the board meeting to approve these financial results will be communicated separately.

Hindustan Foods Limited announced a change in the designation of Mr. Shashi Kalathil from Independent Director to Non-Executive Non-Independent Director. This change is effective from the closing hours of September 23, 2026, following the completion of his second term as an Independent Director. Mr. Kalathil will also continue to serve as the Chairman of the Board. The Board also accepted the resignation of Mr. Nikhil Vora as a Non-Executive, Non-Independent Director due to increased professional commitments. The company also reconstituted its Audit Committee and Nomination and Remuneration Committee.

Hindustan Foods Limited held a Board of Directors meeting on September 23, 2026. Key outcomes include the acceptance of Mr. Nikhil Vora's resignation as Non-Executive, Non-Independent Director due to increased professional commitments. Additionally, Mr. Shashi Kalathil transitioned from Independent Director to Chairman, Non-Executive Non-Independent Director. The Board also approved the reconstitution of the Audit Committee and the Nomination and Remuneration Committee.

Hindustan Foods Limited announced outcomes from its Board Meeting held on September 23, 2026. The Board accepted the resignation of Mr. Nikhil Vora as Non-Executive, Non-Independent Director due to increased professional commitments. Mr. Shashi Kalathil transitioned from Independent Director to Chairman, Non-Executive Non-Independent Director. The company also reconstituted its Audit Committee and Nomination and Remuneration Committee.

Hindustan Foods Limited held its 41st Annual General Meeting on September 23, 2026. Chairman Shashi Kalathil presented a speech highlighting FY 2025-26 as the company's strongest year ever, achieving its highest-ever annual performance. The company has expanded into a diversified contract manufacturer with 42 facilities across 12 states, serving sectors like Home & Personal Care, Food & Beverages, Ice Cream, Healthcare, and Footwear. Significant investments were made in capacity expansion and new growth platforms across all verticals. The company signed projects worth ₹780 crores in FY 2025-26, the highest in its history. Key developments include capacity enhancements in Home & Personal Care, expansion in Food & Beverages (including Greek yogurt and bottled water), significant Capex in the Ice Cream division, strengthening of the Healthcare business, and crossing ₹500 crores in annual turnover for the Footwear business.

Hindustan Foods Limited's Nomination and Remuneration Committee has approved the grant of 1,05,900 fresh employee stock options under the HFL ESOS 2025 scheme. The exercise price for these options is set at the face value of the company's shares, which is Rs. 2 per option, as of September 18, 2026. The options will vest between one and nine years from the grant date, and can be exercised within five years of vesting while the employee is still employed. This move is part of the company's strategy to incentivize and retain its eligible employees and those of its subsidiary companies.

Hindustan Foods Ltd has informed the stock exchanges about sending a letter to shareholders who have not registered their email addresses. This letter provides a web-link to the complete Annual Report for the Financial Year 2025-26, in compliance with SEBI Listing Regulations. The 41st Annual General Meeting (AGM) is scheduled for September 23, 2026, via Video Conferencing. Shareholders are encouraged to update their email addresses for future communications and to support green initiatives. Contact details for the Registrar and Share Transfer Agent, MUFG Intime India Private Limited, are also provided for any queries.