Modi Rubber Ltd. — Proxy Solicitation & Information Statement 2025

Mar 31, 2025

Corp 0ff. 4-7C, DDA SHOPPING CENTER, NEW FRIENDS COLONY, NEW DELHI-110 025, TEL: 011-47107398 Website: www.modirubberlimited.com, CIN- L25199UP1971PLC003392 Email:skbajpai@modigroup.net

MODI RUBBER LIMITED

Postal Ballot Notice

Pursuant to Section 110 of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Rules 20 and 22 of the Companies (Management and Administration) Rules, 2014

Dear Member(s),

Notice is hereby given pursuant to the provisions of Section 110, and other applicable provisions of the Companies Act, 2013, as amended (the “Act”), read together with the Companies (Management and Administration) Rules, 2014, as amended (the “Management Rules”), General Circular Nos. 14/2020 dated April 8, 2020, 17/2020 dated April 13, 2020, 20/2020 dated May 5, 2020, 22/2020 dated June 15, 2020, 33/2020 dated September 28, 2020, 39/2020 dated December 31, 2020, 10/2021 dated June 23, 2021, 20/2021 dated December 8, 2021, 3/2022 dated May 5, 2022 and 11/2022 dated December 28, 2022, issued by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs, Government of India (the “MCA Circulars”), Secretarial Standard on General Meetings issued by the Institute of Company Secretaries of India (“SS-2”) and any other applicable law, rules and regulations (including any statutory modification(s) or re-enactment(s) thereof, for the time being in force), that the resolution appended below is proposed to be approved for payment of Medical Expenses for Mr Vinay Kumar Modi, Chairman of the company and his Family, be passed by the members of the Company (as on the Cut-off Date), through postal ballot (the “Postal Ballot”) only by way of remote e-voting (“e-voting”) process. An Explanatory Statement pertaining to the said resolution setting out the material facts and the reasons/rationale thereof form part of this Postal Ballot notice (“the Notice” or “the Postal Ballot Notice”).

In compliance with Regulation 44 of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, as amended (the “LODR Regulations”) and pursuant to the provisions of Sections 108 and 110 of the Act read with the rules framed thereunder and the MCA Circulars, the manner of voting on the proposed resolution is restricted only to e-voting i.e., by casting votes electronically instead of submitting postal ballot forms. Accordingly, the postal ballot notice and instructions for e-voting are being sent only through electronic mode to those Members whose email address is registered with the Company / depository participant(s). The details of the procedure to cast the vote forms part of the ‘Notes’ to this Notice.

The Company has appointed M/s Rashmi Saxena and Associates, Practicing Company Secretaries (C.P. No. 6938) as the scrutinizer for conducting the Postal Ballot / e-voting process in a fair and transparent manner.

In compliance with the provisions of Section 108 and Section 110 of the Act read with Rule 20 and 22 of the Rules, Regulation 44 of the SEBI LODR Regulations, and SS-2, the Company is pleased to provide e-voting facility to its Members, to enable them to cast their votes electronically. The detailed procedure with respect to e-voting is mentioned in this Notice. The Company has engaged the services of National Securities Depository Limited (“NSDL”) for facilitating e-voting. The Company has made necessary arrangements with Mas Services Limited, Registrar and Share Transfer Agent (“RTA”) to enable the Members to register their e-mail address. Those Members who have not yet registered their e-mail address are requested to register the same by following the procedure set out in this Postal Ballot Notice.

Members desiring to exercise their vote through the e-voting process are requested to carefully read the instructions indicated in this Notice to cast their vote electronically. Postal ballot e-Voting Period is as follows:

Start Date and Time	09:00 AM,1stdayof April,2025
Start Date and Time	05:00 PM,30thDayof April 2025

The e-voting facility will be disabled by NSDL immediately thereafter and will not be allowed beyond the said date and time.

The Scrutinizer will submit her report to the Chairman of the Company (the “Chairman”) or any other person authorized by the Chairman, and the result of the voting by Postal Ballot will be announced not later than 48 hours from the conclusion of the e-voting. The result declared along with the Scrutinizer’s report shall be communicated in the manner provided in this Postal Ballot Notice.

The last date of e-voting, i.e. 30[th] April 2025, shall be the date on which the resolution would be deemed to have been passed, if approved by the requisite majority.

Resolution

Approval for Reimbursement of Medical Expenses of Mr Vinay Kumar Modi, Chairman of the company and his Family

To consider and if thought fit, to pass the following resolution as a Special Resolution:

RESOLVED THAT pursuant to the applicable provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 (“Act”) read with the Rules framed thereunder, and applicable provisions of SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, (“LODR Regulations”) (including any statutory modification or re-enactment thereof for the time being in force), the Articles of Association of the Company, approvals and recommendation of the Audit Committee and Nomination and Remuneration Committee and that of the Board of Directors, the consent of the shareholder be and is hereby accorded to reimbursement of medical expenses incurred/ to be incurred in India and abroad including but not limited to hospitalization, nursing and surgical procedures etc. for Mr Vinay Kumar Modi, Chairman of the Company and his family including all travelling expenses of Patient along with attendant travel expenses on actual basis with effect from the resolution passed by the board at its meeting held on February 14th, 2025.

RESOLVED FURTHER THAT the Board be and is hereby authorized to delegate all or any of the powers to any committee of directors with power to further delegate to or any other Officer(s) / Authorized Representative(s) of the Company to do all acts, deeds and things and take all such steps as may be necessary, proper or expedient to give effect to this resolution.

By order of the Board for Modi Rubber Limited

(Sanjeev Kumar Bajpai) Head-Legal & Company Secretary Membership Number- A10110 Address: 4-7C, DDA Shopping Centre New Friends Colony, New Delhi-110025

Place: New Delhi Date: 25/03/2025

Notes

1. The Statement pursuant to Section 102 of the Companies Act, 2013 (“the Act”), Secretarial Standard - 2 on General Meetings issued by The Institute of Company Secretaries of India, in respect of the business as set out in the Notice is annexed hereto.

2. In compliance with MCA circulars, the Company will send Postal Ballot Notice only by email to all its Members who have registered their email addresses with the Depository Participants (DPs)/ M/s MAS Services Limited (Company’s Registrar and Share Transfer Agents or RTA) and whose names appear in the Register of Members/ List of Beneficial Owners as received from Depositories i.e. National Securities Depository Limited (“NSDL”) / Central Depository Services (India) Limited (“CDSL”) as on Friday, the 28th day of March, 2025 (Cut-off Date). A person who is not a member as on the cut-off date should treat this Notice of Postal Ballot for information purpose only.

3. This Postal Ballot Notice is being sent to the members whose names appear on the register of members / list of beneficial owners as received from the National Securities Depository Limited (“NSDL”) and Central Depository Services (India) Limited (“CDSL”) and whose email address is registered with the Company / depository participant(s), as on Friday, the 28th day of March, 2025 (“Cut-off Date”). A person who is not a member as on the Cut-off Date should treat this Postal Ballot Notice for informational purposes only. In compliance with Regulation 44 of the LODR Regulations and pursuant to the provisions of Sections 108 and 110 of the Act read with the rules framed thereunder and the MCA Circulars, the manner of voting on the proposed resolution is restricted only to e-voting i.e., by casting votes electronically instead of submitting postal ballot forms. Accordingly, physical copy of the Notice along with Postal Ballot Form and pre-paid business reply envelope are not being sent to the Members for this Postal Ballot. The communication of the assent or dissent of the Members would only take place through the e-voting system.

4. The resolution, if passed by the requisite majority through Postal Ballot, will be deemed to have been passed on the last date specified for voting i.e., 30[th] April 2025. Further, resolution passed by the members through postal ballot are deemed to have been passed as if they are passed at a General Meeting of the Members.

5. The Scrutinizer will submit her report to the Chairman or any other person authorized by the Chairman after the completion of scrutiny of the e-voting, and the result of the e-voting by Postal Ballot will be announced not later than 48 hours from the conclusion of e-voting and will also be displayed on the Company website https://www.Modirubberlimited.com, on the website of NSDL www.evoting.nsdl.com, and communicated to the stock exchanges and RTA.

6. The voting rights of members shall be in proportion to their share of the paid-up equity share capital as on the Cut-off Date i.e., Friday, the 28th day of March, 2025

7. All material documents referred to in the explanatory statement will be available for inspection at the Registered Office of the Company during office hours on all working days from the date of dispatch until the last date for receipt of votes by e-voting. Alternately, Members may also send their requests to investors@Modigroup.net or info@messerve.com from their registered e-mail address mentioning their names, folio numbers, DP ID and Client ID during the voting period of the postal ballot.

8. A member cannot exercise his / her vote through proxy on postal ballot. However, corporate and institutional members shall be entitled to vote through their authorised representatives. Corporate and institutional members (are required to send scanned certified true copy (PDF Format) of the board resolution / authority letter, power of attorney together with attested specimen signature(s) of the duly authorised representative(s), to the Scrutinizer by e-mail to rashmikirt@gmail.com with a copy marked to evoting@nsdl.co.in.

9. In accordance with the MCA Circulars, the Members are requested to take note of the following: Members holding shares of the Company in electronic form can verify/update their email address and mobile number with their respective DPs. Members can also temporarily update their email address and mobile number with RTA, by following the procedure given below:

GENERAL INFORMATION AND INSTRUCTIONS RELATING TO E-VOTING:

- How do I vote electronically using NSDL e Voting system?

The way to vote electronically on NSDL e-Voting system consists of “Two Steps” which are mentioned below:

- Step 1: Access to NSDL e Voting system

• A) Login method for e Voting for Individual shareholders holding securities in demat mode

• In terms of SEBI circular dated December 9, 2020 on e Voting facility provided by Listed Companies, Individual shareholders holding securities in demat mode are allowed to vote through their demat account maintained with Depositories and Depository Participants. Shareholders are advised to update their mobile number and email Id in their demat accounts in order to access e-Voting facility.

Login method for Individual shareholders holding securities in demat mode is given below:

Type of shareholders	Login Method	Login Method
Individual Shareholders holding securities in demat mode with NSDL.	1. 2. 3. 4.	ExistingIDeASuser can visit the e-Services website of NSDL Viz. https://eservices.nsdl.com either on a Personal Computer or on a mobile. On the e-Services home page click on the “Beneficial Owner”icon under “Login”which is available under‘IDeAS’section , this will prompt you to enter your existing User ID and Password. After successful authentication, you will be able to see e-Voting services under Value added services. Click on“Access to e-Voting”under e-Voting services and you will be able to see e-Voting page. Click on company name ore-Voting service provider i.e. NSDL and you will be re-directed to e-Voting website of NSDL for casting your vote during the remote e-Voting period. If you are not registered for IDeAS e-Services, option to register is available athttps://eservices.nsdl.com. Select“Register Online for IDeAS Portal”or click at https://eservices.nsdl.com/SecureWeb/IdeasDirectReg.Jsp Visit the e-Voting website of NSDL. Open web browser by typing the following URL:https://www.evoting.nsdl.com/ either on a Personal Computer or on a mobile. Once the home page of e- Voting system is launched, click on the icon “Login” which is available under ‘Shareholder/Member’ section. A new screen will open. You will have to enter your User ID (i.e. your sixteen digit demat account number hold with NSDL), Password/OTP and a Verification Code as shown on the screen. After successful authentication, you will be redirected to NSDL Depository site wherein you can see e-Voting page. Click on company name ore-Voting service provider i.e. NSDLand you will be redirected to e- Voting website of NSDL for casting your vote during the remote e-Voting period. Shareholders/Members can also download NSDL Mobile App “NSDL Speede” facility by scanning the QR code mentioned below for seamless voting experience

Individual Shareholders holding securities in demat mode with CDSL	1) Users who have opted for CDSL Easi / Easiest facility, can login through their existing user id and password. Option will be made available to reach e-Voting page without any further authentication. The users to login Easi / Easiest are requested to visit CDSL websitewww.cdslindia.com and click on login icon & New System My easi Tab and then user your existing my easi username & password. 2) After successful login the Easi / Easiest user will be able to see the e-Voting option for eligible companies where the evoting is in progress as per the information provided by company. On clicking the evoting option, the user will be able to see e-Voting page of the e- Voting service provider for casting your vote during the remote e-Voting period. Additionally, there is also links provided to access the system of all e-Voting Service Providers, so that the user can visit the e- Voting service providers’ website directly. 3) If the user is not registered for Easi/Easiest, option to register is available at CDSL websitewww.cdslindia.com and click on login & New System Myeasi Tab and then click on registration option. 4) Alternatively, the user can directly access e-Voting page by providing Demat Account Number and PAN No. from a e-Voting link available onwww.cdslindia.com home page. The system will authenticate the user by sending OTP on registered Mobile & Email as recorded in the Demat Account. After successful authentication, user will be able to see the e-Voting option where the evoting is in progress and also able to directly access the system of all e-Voting Service Providers.
Individual Shareholders (holding securities in demat mode) login through their depository participants	You can also login using the login credentials of your demat account through your Depository Participant registered with NSDL/CDSL for e- Voting facility. upon logging in, you will be able to see e-Voting option. Click on e-Voting option, you will be redirected to NSDL/CDSL Depository site after successful authentication, wherein you can see e-Voting feature. Click on company name or e-Voting service provider i.e. NSDL and you will be redirected to e-Voting website of NSDL for casting your vote during the remote e-Voting period.

Important note: Members who are unable to retrieve User ID/ Password are advised to use Forget User ID and Forget Password option available at abovementioned website.

Helpdesk for Individual Shareholders holding securities in demat mode for any technical issues related to login through Depository i.e. NSDL and CDSL.

Login type	Helpdesk details
Individual Shareholders holding securities in demat mode with NSDL	Members facing any technical helpdesk by sending a request at 4886 7000 and 022 - 2499 7000	issue in login can contact NSDL evoting@nsdl.co.in or call at 022 -
Individual Shareholders holding securities in demat mode with CDSL	Members facing any technical issue in login can contact CDSL helpdesk by sending a request at helpdesk.evoting@cdslindia.com or contact at toll free no. 1800 22 55 33

B) Login Method for shareholders other than Individual shareholders holding securities in demat mode and shareholders holding securities in physical mode.

How to Log-in to NSDL e-Voting website?

1. Visit the e-Voting website of NSDL. Open web browser by typing the following URL: https://www.evoting.nsdl.com/ either on a Personal Computer or on a mobile.

2. Once the home page of e-Voting system is launched, click on the icon “Login” which is available under ‘Shareholder/Member’ section.

3. A new screen will open. You will have to enter your User ID, your Password/OTP and a Verification Code as shown on the screen.

Alternatively, if you are registered for NSDL eservices i.e. IDEAS, you can log-in at https://eservices.nsdl.com/ with your existing IDEAS login. Once you log-in to NSDL eservices after using your log-in credentials, click on e-Voting and you can proceed to Step 2 i.e. Cast your vote electronically.

1. Your User ID details are given below :

Your User ID details aregiven below :
Manner of holding shares i.e. Demat (NSDL or CDSL)or Physical	Your User ID is:
a) For Members who hold shares in demat account with NSDL.	8 Character DP ID followed by 8 Digit Client ID For example if your DP ID is IN300 and Client ID is 12 then your user ID is IN30012**.
b) For Members who hold shares in demat account with CDSL.	16 Digit Beneficiary ID For example if your Beneficiary ID is 12** then your user ID is 12**
c) For Members holding shares in Physical Form.	EVEN Number followed by Folio Number registered with the company For example if folio number is 001 and EVEN is 101456 then user ID is 101456001

1. Password details for shareholders other than Individual shareholders are given below:

2. a) If you are already registered for e-Voting, then you can user your existing password to login and cast your vote.

3. b) If you are using NSDL e-Voting system for the first time, you will need to retrieve the ‘initial password’ which was communicated to you. Once you retrieve your ‘initial password’, you need to enter the ‘initial password’ and the system will force you to change your password.

4. c) How to retrieve your ‘initial password’?

   • (i) If your email ID is registered in your demat account or with the company, your ‘initial password’ is communicated to you on your email ID. Trace the email sent to you from NSDL from your mailbox. Open the email and open the attachment i.e. a .pdf file. Open the .pdf file. The password to open the .pdf file is your 8 digit client ID for NSDL account, last 8 digits of client ID for CDSL account or folio number for shares held in physical form. The .pdf file contains your ‘User ID’ and your ‘initial password’.

   • (ii) If your email ID is not registered, please follow steps mentioned below in process for those shareholders whose email ids are not registered

   • If you are unable to retrieve or have not received the “ Initial password” or have forgotten your password:

     • a) Click on “ Forgot User Details/Password ?”(If you are holding shares in your demat account with NSDL or CDSL) option available on www.evoting.nsdl.com.

     • b) Physical User Reset Password ?” (If you are holding shares in physical mode) option available on www.evoting.nsdl.com.

     • c) If you are still unable to get the password by aforesaid two options, you can send a request at evoting@nsdl.co.in mentioning your demat account number/folio number, your PAN, your name and your registered address etc.

     • d) Members can also use the OTP (One Time Password) based login for casting the votes on the e- Voting system of NSDL.

   • After entering your password, tick on Agree to “Terms and Conditions” by selecting on the check box.

   • Now, you will have to click on “Login” button.

   • After you click on the “Login” button, Home page of e-Voting will open.

- Step 2: Cast your vote electronically on NSDL e Voting system.

- How to cast your vote electronically on NSDL e Voting system?

1. After successful login at Step 1, you will be able to see all the companies “EVEN” in which you are holding shares and whose voting cycle.

2. Select “EVEN” of company for which you wish to cast your vote during the remote e- Voting period.

3. Now you are ready for e-Voting as the Voting page opens.

4. Cast your vote by selecting appropriate options i.e. assent or dissent, verify/modify the number of shares for which you wish to cast your vote and click on “Submit” and also “Confirm” when prompted.

5. Upon confirmation, the message “Vote cast successfully” will be displayed.

6. You can also take the printout of the votes cast by you by clicking on the print option on the confirmation page.

7. Once you confirm your vote on the resolution, you will not be allowed to modify your vote

General Guidelines for shareholders

1. Institutional shareholders (i.e. other than individuals, HUF, NRI etc.) are required to send scanned copy (PDF/JPG Format) of the relevant Board Resolution/ Authority letter etc. with attested specimen signature of the duly authorized signatory(ies) who are authorized to vote, to the Scrutinizer by e-mail to sikkasushil@gmail.com with a copy marked to evoting@nsdl.co.in. Institutional shareholders (i.e. other than individuals, HUF, NRI etc.) can also upload their Board Resolution / Power of Attorney / Authority Letter etc. by clicking on "Upload Board Resolution / Authority Letter" displayed under "e- Voting" tab in their login.

2. It is strongly recommended not to share your password with any other person and take utmost care to keep your password confidential. Login to the e-voting website will be disabled upon five unsuccessful attempts to key in the correct password. In such an event, you will need to go through the “Forgot User Details/Password?” or “Physical User Reset Password?” option available on www.evoting.nsdl.com to reset the password.

3. In case of any queries, you may refer the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) for Shareholders and e-voting user manual for Shareholders available at the download section of www.evoting.nsdl.com or call on : 022 - 4886 7000 and 022 - 2499 7000 or send a request to (Mr. Amit Vishal, Asst. Vice President) at evoting@nsdl.co.in

Process for those shareholders whose email ids are not registered with the depositories for procuring user id and password and registration of e mail ids for e-voting for the resolutions set out in this notice :

1. In case shares are held in physical mode please provide Folio No., Name of shareholder, scanned copy of the share certificate (front and back), PAN (self attested scanned copy of PAN card), AADHAR (self attested scanned copy of Aadhar Card) by email to investors@modigroup.net

2. In case shares are held in demat mode, please provide DPID-CLID (16 digit DPID + CLID or 16 digit beneficiary ID), Name, client master or copy of Consolidated Account statement, PAN (self attested scanned copy of PAN card), AADHAR (self attested scanned copy of Aadhar Card) to investors@modigroup.net. If you are an Individual shareholders holding securities in demat mode, you are requested to refer to the login method -

explained at step 1 (A ) i.e. Login method for e Voting for Individual shareholders holding securities in demat mode .

1. Alternatively shareholder/members may send a request to evoting@nsdl.co.in for procuring user id and password for e-voting by providing above mentioned documents.

2. In terms of SEBI circular dated December 9, 2020 on e-Voting facility provided by Listed Companies, Individual shareholders holding securities in demat mode are allowed to vote through their demat account maintained with Depositories and Depository Participants. Shareholders are required to update their -

mobile number and email ID correctly in their demat account in order to access e Voting facility.

Explanatory statement pursuant to Sections 102(1) and 110 of the Companies Act, 2013

Shareholder had passed a special resolution in its annual general meeting held on 30th September 2019 approving reimbursement of medical and traveling expenses incurred in India and abroad for hospitalization, nursing, surgical procedure etc. for Mr VK Modi, Chairman and his family subject to ceiling of limit of 20 Lacs in financial year. Now company received a request from Mr Modi for medical procedure of his wife’s hip replacement who is more than 78 years of age. This medical procedure is to be carried in USA.

It is imperative to mention that Mr Modi who has been holding directorship in company since its inception i.e. 27th February 1971 has been steering rehabilitation process of your company post sanction of scheme by the BIFR for around seventeen years without any remuneration. The company with Mr Modi’s efforts and vision had come out from sickness but some of the unimplemented portion of scheme is under implementation and his guidance and leadership is necessary for rehabilitation and expansion of further business through joint ventures so as to maximize value of all stakeholders in the company.

Board of directors in its 308th meeting held on 14th February 2025 approved reimbursement of medical expenses including but not limited to hospitalization, nursing and surgical procedures etc. to be incurred in India or abroad by Mr Modi and his family on actual basis against submission of bills. In addition to above reimbursement medical expenses, Company will also bear all travel expenses for him / his family members including attendant to be accompanied for their care and diet requirement.

Board therefore recommends members to approve accompanied resolution by requisite majority by postal ballot.

Except Mr Vk Modi Chairman, Mr Alok Modi, Managing Director and Piya Modi, whole Time Director, none of the Directors or Key Managerial Personnel of the Company or their relatives is concerned or interested, financially or otherwise, in the resolution as set out in the Notice.

The Board of Directors based on the approval and recommendations of the Audit committee and Nomination and Remuneration Committee and in the interest of the Company and recommends the Special Resolution as set out in the Notice for approval of Members.

Disclosure under Regulation 36(3) of the Listing Regulations and Secretarial Standard-2 issued by the Institute of Company Secretaries of India are set out in the Annexure to the Explanatory Statement. This Explanatory Statement may also be regarded as an appropriate disclosure under the Listing Regulations.