TAMIL NADU NEWSPRINT & PAPERS LTD.

Tamil Nadu Newsprint & Papers Ltd (TNPL) has announced the appointment of Thiru V Arun Roy, I.A.S., as an Additional Director on its Board. He represents the Finance Department, nominated by the Government of Tamil Nadu, Industries, Investment Promotion and Commerce Department, in place of Thiru N Venkatesh, I.A.S. The appointment is effective from October 22, 2026, and is subject to shareholder approval via postal ballot. Thiru V Arun Roy is a 2003 batch Indian Administrative Service officer with over two decades of government service. He is not debarred from directorship and holds no inter se relation or shares in TNPL.

Tamil Nadu Newsprint & Papers Ltd (TNPL) has announced the appointment of Thiru V Arun Roy, I.A.S., as an Additional Director on its Board. He represents the Finance Department, nominated by the Government of Tamil Nadu, Industries, Investment Promotion and Commerce Department, in place of Thiru N Venkatesh, I.A.S. The appointment is effective from October 22, 2026, and is subject to shareholder approval via postal ballot. Thiru V Arun Roy is a 2003 batch Indian Administrative Service officer with over two decades of government service. He is not debarred from directorship and holds no inter se relation or shares in TNPL.

Tamil Nadu Newsprint & Papers Ltd (TNPL) has filed its Integrated Governance report for the half-year ended September 30, 2026. The report confirms the applicability of SEBI circulars regarding Corporate Governance, Investor Grievance Redressal, Disclosure of Acquisition of Shares, Imposition of Fine or Penalty, Updates to Ongoing Tax Litigations, and Loans/Guarantees. The company has a regular Chairperson who is not related to the MD or CEO. The board composition includes executive and non-executive directors, with no reported disqualifications. The report also details director memberships in various committees and their tenure.

Tamil Nadu Newsprint & Papers Ltd (TNPL) has announced the closure of its trading window for dealing in the company's securities. This closure is in compliance with SEBI (Prohibition of Insider Trading) Regulations, 2015. The window will be shut from October 1, 2026, until 48 hours after the declaration of the financial results for the quarter and half-year ending September 30, 2026. The specific date for the Board of Directors' meeting to approve these financial results will be communicated separately. This measure is standard practice to prevent insider trading during the sensitive period of financial reporting.

Tamil Nadu Newsprint & Papers Ltd announced the appointment of M/s. A John Moris & Co, Chartered Accountants, as Statutory Auditors for the financial year 2026-2027. The appointment was approved by the Board of Directors during their meeting held on September 24, 2026. The Comptroller and Auditor General of India had initially appointed the firm.

Tamil Nadu Newsprint & Papers Ltd announced the outcome of its Board Meeting held on September 24, 2026. The Board approved the appointment of M/s. A John Moris & Co, Chartered Accountants, as the Statutory Auditors and Tax Auditors for the financial year 2026-2027. This appointment was made following the recommendation from the Office of the Comptroller and Auditor General of India.

Tamil Nadu Newsprint & Papers Ltd (TNPL) announced the appointment of M/s. A. John Moris & Co., Chartered Accountants, as its Statutory Auditors and Tax Auditors for the financial year 2026-2027. The appointment was approved by the Board of Directors at their meeting held on September 24, 2026. The Comptroller and Auditor General of India had previously appointed the firm for this role via a letter dated September 9, 2026. M/s. A. John Moris & Co. is a Chennai-based firm with 31 partners and 23 branches across India, established in 1996, bringing over three decades of professional experience in audit and assurance services.

ICICI Prudential Mutual Fund has disclosed the sale of 18,01,237 shares of Tamil Nadu Newsprint & Papers Ltd. (TNPL) on September 7, 2026. This transaction resulted in a decrease of over 2% in the fund's shareholding, bringing its total stake down from 5.04% to 2.43%. The sale was conducted through the open market. The total equity share capital of TNPL remains at ₹69,21,06,000, comprising 6,92,10,600 shares of ₹10 each. The fund stated that its holdings are for investment purposes and not to seek controlling interest.

Tamil Nadu Newsprint & Papers Ltd announced its 46th Annual General Meeting (AGM) will be held on September 24, 2026, at 12:30 PM IST. The meeting will be conducted via Video Conference (VC) / Other Audio-Visual Means (OAVM) in compliance with current regulations. The company is also submitting its Annual Report for FY 2025-26 along with the Notice of AGM. Shareholders will receive these documents electronically, with a web-link provided for those whose email addresses are not registered. The Annual Report for FY 2025-26 is available on the company's website.

Tamil Nadu Newsprint & Papers Ltd (TNPL) has submitted its Business Responsibility and Sustainability Report (BRSR) for the financial year ended March 31, 2026. The report, which forms part of the 46th Annual Report, details the company's operations, product segments, employee data, and CSR initiatives. TNPL's primary business activities include manufacturing writing and printing paper (67% of turnover) and board (29%), with a smaller contribution from cement production (1%). The company reported a turnover of ₹4,644.89 Crores and a net worth of ₹2,315.98 Crores as of March 31, 2026. The BRSR also highlights employee demographics, with a significant majority being male across permanent and non-permanent categories for both employees and workers. TNPL also disclosed its CSR applicability and grievance redressal mechanisms.