HINDUSTAN ORGANIC CHEMICALS LTD.

Hindustan Organic Chemicals Ltd has announced the closure of its trading window for all designated persons and insiders. This closure is effective from July 1, 2026, and will remain in effect for 48 hours after the declaration of the un-audited limited reviewed standalone and consolidated financial results for the first quarter ended June 30, 2026, for the financial year 2026-27. The company will separately announce the date of the board meeting to consider these financial results.

Hindustan Organic Chemicals Ltd has initiated temporary shutdown activities for its Phenol plant located in Kochi, Kerala. The company cited product market constraints as the reason for this temporary closure. Additionally, the Hydrogen Peroxide Plant is already under a temporary shutdown. The company will communicate separately regarding the reopening of these plants. This action is in compliance with SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015.

Hindustan Organic Chemicals Ltd (HOCL) has announced the reopening of its Phenol plant at the Kochi unit for commercial production, effective June 12, 2026. This follows a temporary shutdown undertaken for statutory testing of the BPCL LPG supply cross-country pipeline. The company had previously intimated stakeholders about the shutdown on May 22, 2026, and June 1, 2026. The resumption of operations is expected to contribute to the company's revenue and operational capacity.

Shri Vinay Kumar Sharma's one-year term as an Independent Director on the Board of Hindustan Organic Chemicals Ltd has concluded. He was appointed by the Ministry of Chemicals & Fertilizers on June 5, 2025. The company has not received any communication regarding an extension of his tenure.

Hindustan Organic Chemicals Ltd has announced a temporary shutdown of its Hydrogen Peroxide plant in Kochi, Kerala, effective June 3, 2026. The shutdown is attributed to a significant increase in raw material prices and low market demand. The company will monitor market conditions and plans to reopen the plant as soon as feasible, with a separate communication regarding the reopening date to follow. This operational halt is expected to impact supply and potentially profitability in the short term.

Hindustan Organic Chemicals Ltd (HOCL) has announced the continuation of the temporary shutdown of its Phenol Plant located in Kochi, Kerala. The shutdown, which commenced on May 23, 2026, was initially planned for 10 days but will now continue until further notice. The extension is due to statutory testing of the BPCL LPG supply pipeline and maintenance activities. The Hydrogen Peroxide Plant will remain operational during this period.

Hindustan Organic Chemicals Ltd (HOCL) has announced a temporary shutdown of its Phenol plant located in Kochi, Kerala, for 10 days commencing from May 23, 2026. The shutdown is to facilitate the statutory testing of the BPCL LPG supply cross country pipeline. During this period, the company also plans to conduct shutdown activities on some equipment and pipelines. However, the Hydrogen Peroxide Plant will remain operational.

Hindustan Organic Chemicals Ltd's board addressed a fine of ₹4,60,000 plus GST imposed by BSE for non-compliance with Regulation 17(1) of SEBI LODR Regulations regarding the composition of the Board of Directors for the quarter ended September 30, 2025. The company reported the matter in its 426th Board meeting held on May 15, 2026. The Board noted that the appointment of Directors is controlled by the Ministry of Chemicals & Fertilizers, making the non-compliance beyond the company's control. HOCL has requested BSE to waive the fine.

Hindustan Organic Chemicals Ltd. announced the approval of audited standalone and consolidated financial results for the fourth quarter and year ended March 31, 2026. The board meeting, held on May 15, 2026, also included the appointment of Internal Auditors (M/s. Sunny Joseph & Associates) and Cost Auditors (M/s. R M Bansal & Co.) for FY 2026-27 & 2027-28. The audit report, issued by M/s. Balan & Co., Chartered Accountants, contains an unmodified opinion. The trading window, closed since April 1, 2026, will remain closed until 48 hours after the declaration of financial results.

Hindustan Organic Chemicals Ltd (HOCL) has announced its audited financial results for the fourth quarter and year ended March 31, 2026. The Board of Directors approved the standalone and consolidated financial statements in a meeting held on May 15, 2026. The company also appointed Internal Auditors (M/s. Sunny Joseph & Associates) and Cost Auditors (M/s. R M Bansal & Co.) for FY 2026-27 & 2027-28. The audit report, issued by M/s. Balan & Co., Chartered Accountants, contains an unmodified opinion.