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Sanofi India Ltd Proxy Solicitation & Information Statement 2025

Aug 12, 2025

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12[th] August 2025

The Secretary The Secretary, BSE Limited The National Stock Exchange of India Limited Phiroze Jeejeebhoy Towers, Exchange Plaza, 5[th] Floor, Dalal Street, Mumbai 400 001 Plot No. C/1, G Block, Bandra-Kurla Complex Scrip Code: 500674 Bandra East, Mumbai 400 050 Symbol: SANOFI

Sub: Dispatch of Postal Ballot Notice

Dear Sirs,

Pursuant to our intimations dated 16[th] July 2025 and 31[st] July 2025, we wish to inform you that the Company is seeking approval of Members of the Company for appointment of Mr. Rachid Ayari (DIN: 10408699) as the Interim Managing Director of the Company and Mr. Mahadev Gawade (DIN: 11231316) as a Director & Wholetime Director of the Company, by way of Postal Ballot, only through remote e-voting process.

In this regard, the Postal Ballot Notice is being sent only through electronic mode to those Members whose e- mail addresses are registered with the Company / Depositories and whose names are recorded in the Register of Members of the Company or in the Register of Beneficial Owners maintained by the Depositories as on Wednesday, 6[th] August 2025 (“Cut-off date”).

We have also enclosed a copy of the Postal Ballot Notice along with the Explanatory Statement for your record. The notice is also available on the Company’s website at https://www.sanofi.com/en/india and on the website of National Securities Depository Limited (“NSDL”) at www.evoting.nsdl.com.

The Company has engaged the services of NSDL to provide remote e-voting facility to its members. The e- voting schedule is as below:

Commencement of Remote e-voting From 9:00 a.m. (IST) on Wednesday,13th August 2025
End of Remote e-voting Till 5:00 p.m. (IST) on Thursday,11th September 2025
Declaration of Result of the Postal Ballot On or before Saturday,13th September 2025

You are requested to take the above information on record.

Thanking you,

Yours faithfully

For Sanofi India Limited

Arjun Digitally signed by Jasvant Arjun Jasvant Thakkar Date: 2025.08.12 Thakkar 18:34:55 +05'30' Arjun Thakkar Company Secretary and Compliance Officer Membership No.: A22654

Encl.: a/a

CC.:

  1. National Securities Depository Limited

  2. Central Depository Services (India) Limited

  3. MUFG Intime India Private Limited (Formerly Link Intime India Private Limited)

Sanofi India Limited, Sanofi House, CTS No. 117-B, L&T Business Park, Saki Vihar Road, Powai, Mumbai 400 072 - India - Tel.: +91(22) 2803 2000 - Fax: +91(22) 2803 2939 Corporate Identity Number: L24239MH1956PLC009794 Website: www.sanofiindialtd.com | www.sanofi.in Email: [email protected]

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SANOFI INDIA LIMITED

Sanofi House, CTS No.117-B, L&T Business Park, Saki Vihar Road, Powai, Mumbai 400072 Tel.: +91(22) 2803 2305 Fax: +91(22) 2803 2939 Corporate Identity Number: L24239MH1956PLC009794 Website: www.sanofiindialtd.com; Email: [email protected]

POSTAL BALLOT NOTICE

NOTICE of Postal Ballot is hereby given to the Members of Sanofi India Limited (‘the Company’), pursuant to the provisions of Sections 108 and 110 of the Companies Act, 2013, (the ‘Act’), read with Rule 20 and Rule 22 of the Companies (Management and Administration) Rules, 2014, as amended (‘Rules’), read with the General Circular Nos. 14/2020 dated 08[th] April 2020, 17/2020 dated 13[th ] April 2020 and subsequent circulars issued in this regard, the latest one being General Circular No. 09/2024 dated 19[th] September 2024, issued by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (‘MCA Circulars’), Secretarial Standards issued by the Institute of Company Secretaries of India on General Meetings (‘Secretarial Standards-2’), Regulation 44 of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, as amended (‘Listing Regulations’) and any other applicable law, rules and regulations (including any statutory modification(s) or re-enactment(s) thereof, for the time being in force and as amended from time to time), that the Ordinary Resolutions, as set out in this Notice, are proposed for consideration by the Members of the Company for passing by means of Postal Ballot by voting through electronic means (remote e-voting) only.

The Explanatory Statement pursuant to Section 102 and other applicable provisions, if any, of the Act, pertaining to the resolutions setting out the material facts and reasons thereof, is appended to this Postal Ballot Notice. Pursuant to Rule 22(5) of the Rules, the Board of Directors of the Company have appointed Mr. Gaurav Sainani (ACS 36600, CP 24482), or failing him, Mr. Sunny Gogiya (ACS 56804, CP 21563), Partners at M/s. SGGS and Associates, Practicing Company Secretaries, as Scrutinizer for conducting the Postal Ballot only through remote e-voting process in a fair and transparent manner and they have communicated their willingness to be appointed and be available for the said purpose.

In compliance with the aforesaid MCA Circulars, this Postal Ballot Notice is being sent only through electronic mode to those Members whose e-mail addresses are registered with the Company/Depositories. If your e-mail address is not registered with the Company/Depositories, please follow the process provided in the Notes to receive this Postal Ballot Notice.

The remote e-voting period commences from 9:00 a.m. (IST) on 13[th] August 2025 and ends at 5:00 p.m. (IST) on 11[th] September 2025. The Company has engaged the services of National Securities Depository Limited (‘NSDL’) for providing remote e-voting facility to the Members, enabling them to cast their vote in a secure manner. The Scrutinizer will submit the report to the Chairman of the Company, or to the Company Secretary upon completion of the scrutiny of the votes cast through remote e-voting. The results of the Postal Ballot will be announced on or before 5:00 p.m. (IST) on 13[th] September 2025. The last date of e-voting i.e. 11[th] September 2025, shall be the date on which the Resolutions would be deemed to have been passed, if approved by the requisite majority.

The said results along with the Scrutinizer’s Report would be intimated to BSE Limited (‘BSE’) and National Stock Exchange of India Limited (‘NSE’) where the Equity Shares of the Company are listed. Additionally, the results will also be uploaded on the Company’s website at https://www.sanofi.com/en/india and on the website of NSDL at www.evoting.nsdl.com.

SPECIAL BUSINESS:

1. Appointment of Mr. Rachid Ayari (DIN: 10408699) as the Interim Managing Director of the Company

To consider and, if thought fit, to pass, the following resolution as an Ordinary Resolution :

RESOLVED THAT subject to the approval of Central Government and pursuant to the provisions of Sections 196, 197, 203 and other applicable provisions, if any, read with Schedule V of the Companies Act, 2013 and Rules framed thereunder (the ‘Act’) and Regulation 17 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 (‘SEBI Listing Regulations, 2015’) (including any statutory modification(s) or re-enactment(s) thereof for the time being in force), read with the Articles of Association of the Company, and on the recommendation of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee and approval of the Board of Directors, Mr. Rachid Ayari (DIN: 10408699), be and is hereby appointed as the Interim Managing Director of the Company for a term of 6 (Six) months from 21[st] July 2025 to 20[th] January 2026 or until a permanent Managing Director is appointed, whichever is earlier, on such terms and conditions as set out in the Explanatory Statement annexed to the Notice, with the power to the Board of Directors (hereinafter referred to as ‘the Board’ which term shall include the Nomination and Remuneration Committee of the Board) to alter and vary the terms and conditions of the said appointment and it being clarified that he shall continue to hold the position of Whole-time Director of the Company, in accordance with the approval of the shareholders granted through postal ballot on 13[th] February 2024, notwithstanding the conclusion of his tenure as Interim Managing Director.

RESOLVED FURTHER THAT the Board of Directors and the Company Secretary of the Company be and are hereby severally authorized to take such steps and do all such acts, deeds, matters and things as may be considered necessary, proper and expedient to give effect to this Resolution.”

2. Appointment of Mr. Mahadev Gawade (DIN: 11231316) as a Director of the Company

To consider and, if thought fit, to pass, the following resolution as an Ordinary Resolution :

RESOLVED THAT pursuant to the provisions of Section 149, 152 and other applicable provisions, if any, of the Companies Act, 2013 and Rules framed thereunder (including any statutory modification(s) or reenactment thereof for the time being in force) (‘the Act’) read with the Articles of Association of the Company, and based on the recommendation of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee, Mr. Mahadev Gawade (DIN: 11231316), who was appointed as an Additional Director of the Company by the Board of Directors effective 11[th] August 2025 under Section 161 of the Act, and in respect of whom the Company has received a notice in writing from a Member in terms of Section 160 of the Act, proposing his candidature, be and is hereby appointed as a Director of the Company, liable to retire by rotation, with effect from 11[th] August 2025.

RESOLVED FURTHER THAT the Board of Directors and the Company Secretary of the Company be and are hereby severally authorized to take such steps and do all such acts, deeds, matters and things as may be considered necessary, proper and expedient to give effect to this Resolution.”

3. Appointment of Mr. Mahadev Gawade (DIN: 11231316) as a Whole-time Director of the Company

To consider and, if thought fit, to pass, the following resolution as an Ordinary Resolution:

RESOLVED THAT pursuant to the provisions of Sections 196, 197, 203 and other applicable provisions, if any, read with Schedule V of the Companies Act, 2013 and Rules framed thereunder (‘the Act’) and Regulation 17 the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 (including any statutory modification(s) or re-enactment(s) thereof for the time being in force), and on the recommendation of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee and approval of the Board of Directors, consent of the Members of the Company be and is hereby accorded to the appointment of Mr. Mahadev Gawade (DIN: 11231316) as a Whole-time Director of the Company for a period of 3 (Three) years effective

from 11[th] August 2025 upto 10[th] August 2028, on such terms and conditions including remuneration as set out in the Explanatory Statement annexed to the Notice, with the power to the Board of Directors (hereinafter referred to as ‘the Board’ which term shall include the Nomination and Remuneration Committee of the Board) to alter and vary the terms and conditions of the said appointment and/or remuneration as it may deem fit, within the maximum limits of remuneration approved by the Members of the Company.

RESOLVED FURTHER THAT the Board of Directors and the Company Secretary of the Company, be and are hereby severally authorized to take such steps and do all such acts, deeds, matters and things as may be considered necessary, proper and expedient to give effect to this Resolution.”

Registered Office:

Sanofi House, CTS No.117-B L&T Business Park, Saki Vihar Road, Powai, Mumbai 400072. CIN: L24239MH1956PLC009794 E-mail: [email protected]. Date: 31[st] July 2025

By Order of the Board of Directors

Arjun Thakkar Company Secretary and Compliance Officer Membership No: A22654

NOTES

  1. The Explanatory Statement pursuant to the provisions of Sections 102 and 110 of the Act read with Rule 22 of the Companies (Management and Administration) Rules, 2014 stating material facts and reasons for the proposed resolution is annexed hereto and forms part of this Notice.

  2. In compliance with the MCA Circulars, the Postal Ballot Notice is being sent by electronic mode to all those Members, whose names appear in the Register of Members/ List of Beneficial Owners maintained by the Company/ Depositories as on 6[th] August 2025 (‘Cut-off Date’) and whose e-mail IDs are registered with the Company/ Depositories. For Members who have not registered their e-mail IDs, please follow the instructions given below under these Notes.

  3. Members may please note that the Postal Ballot Notice will also be available on the Company’s website at https://www.sanofi.com/en/india, websites of the Stock Exchanges i.e., BSE at www.bseindia.com and NSE at www.nseindia.com and on the website of NSDL at www.evoting.nsdl.com.

  4. Details required under Regulation 36 of the Listing Regulations and Secretarial Standards-2, are provided in Annexure A to the explanatory statement

  5. In accordance with the provisions of the MCA Circulars, Members can vote only through the e-voting process. Members are requested to provide their assent or dissent through e-voting only. Physical copies of the Postal Ballot Notice and pre-paid business reply envelopes are not being sent to Members for this Postal Ballot.

  6. In compliance with provisions of Section 108, Section 110 and other applicable provisions of the Act read with the Rules made thereunder, and Regulation 44 of the Listing Regulations, the Company is pleased to offer e-voting facility to all the Members of the Company. For this purpose, the Company has engaged the services of NSDL for facilitating e-voting to enable the Members to cast their votes electronically.

  7. The voting rights of Members shall be in proportion to their shares of the paid-up equity share capital of the Company as on 6[th] August 2025 being the cut-off date fixed for the purpose.

  8. The voting through electronic means will commence on 13[th] August 2025 at 9:00 a.m. and will end on 11[th] September 2025 at 5:00 p.m . The e-voting module shall be disabled by NSDL for voting thereafter. Once the vote on a resolution is cast by the Member, the Member shall not be allowed to change it subsequently.

  9. A Member cannot exercise his/ her vote by proxy on Postal Ballot.

  10. The Scrutinizer will submit their report to the Chairman or the Company Secretary after completion of the scrutiny and the result of the Postal Ballot voting process will be declared within two working days from the end of voting, i.e., on or before 13[th] September 2025.

  11. All the documents referred in the Notice are made available for inspection without any fees by the Members up to the date of passing of these resolutions. The Members may write an email to [email protected] for inspection of the same.

  12. Resolution passed by Members with requisite majority, through Postal Ballot shall be deemed to have been passed at a General Meeting of Members convened on that behalf.

  13. The result of the Postal Ballot shall be communicated to all the Stock Exchanges where the equity shares of the Company are listed. The Ordinary Resolutions, if passed by the requisite majority, shall be deemed to have been passed on 11[th] September 2025, being the last date specified by the Company for e-voting.

  14. Any query in relation to the resolutions proposed to be passed by Postal Ballot may be addressed to or query/grievance with respect to e-Voting from the NSDL e-Voting System, you can write an email to Mr. Sagar S. Gudhate, Senior Manager at [email protected] or contact at: 022 - 4886 7000.

  15. Members who have not registered their e-mail addresses so far are requested to register the same so that they can receive all future communications from the Company in electronic mode.

THE INSTRUCTIONS FOR MEMBERS FOR REMOTE E-VOTING ARE AS UNDER:

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 9[th] December 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
Individual Shareholders
holding securities in
demat mode with
NSDL.
1. For
OTP
based
login
you
can
click
onhttps://eservices.nsdl.com/SecureWeb/evoting/evotinglogin.jsp.You will
have to enter your 8-digit DP ID,8-digit Client Id, PAN No., Verification code
and generate OTP. Enter the OTP received on registered email id/mobile
number and click on login. 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 e-
Voting period.
2. 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. NSDLand you will be re-directed to e-Voting website of NSDL for casting
your vote during the e-Voting period.
3. If you are not registered for IDeAS e-Services, option to register is available
at https://eservices.nsdl.com.Select“Register Online for IDeAS Portal”
or click athttps://eservices.nsdl.com/SecureWeb/IdeasDirectReg.jsp
4. 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 e-
Voting period.
5. Shareholders/Members can also download NSDL Mobile App “NSDL Speede
facility by scanning the QR code mentioned below for seamless voting
experience.

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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 website www.cdslindia.com and click on
login icon & New System Myeasi Tab and then use 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 e-voting is in progress as per the
information provided by company. On clicking the e-voting option, the user
will be able to see e-Voting page of the e-Voting service provider for casting
your vote during the e-Voting period. Additionally, links are 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.comand 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 on
www.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 e-voting is in progress and also able to directly access the system
of all e-VotingService 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 castingyour vote duringthe e-Votingperiod.

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 issue in login can contact NSDL
helpdesk by sending a request [email protected] or call at
022 - 4886 7000
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
[email protected] contact at toll free no. 1800-
21-09911
  • B. Login Method for e-Voting 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 :
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
IN300
12**.
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: a) If you are already registered for e-Voting, then you can user your existing password to login and cast your vote.

  2. 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.

  3. 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.**
  1. If you are unable to retrieve or have not received the “Initial password” or have forgotten your password:

  2. 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.

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

  4. c) If you are still unable to get the password by aforesaid two options, you can send a request at [email protected] mentioning your demat account number/folio number, your PAN, your name and your registered address etc.

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

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

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

  8. 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.

  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 is in active status.

  2. Select “EVEN” of company for which you wish to cast your vote during the 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 “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 [email protected] with a copy marked to [email protected]. 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 "eVoting" 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 or send a request to Mr. Sagar S. Gudhate, Senior Manager at [email protected]

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

  1. In case shares are held in physical mode please provide duly filled in form ISR-1 containing the 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) at the registered office of the Company.

  2. In case shares are held in demat mode, please provide DPID-Client ID (16 digit DPID + CLID or 16 digit beneficiary ID), Name, Client master list or copy of Consolidated Account statement, PAN (self-attested scanned copy of PAN card), AADHAAR (self-attested scanned copy of Aadhar Card) to [email protected]. If you are an Individual Member 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 Members holding securities in demat mode.

  3. Alternatively, Members may send a request to [email protected] for procuring user id and password for e-voting by providing above mentioned documents.

  4. In terms of SEBI circular dated 9[th] December 2020 on e-Voting facility provided by Listed Companies, Individual Members holding securities in demat mode are allowed to vote through their demat account maintained with Depositories and Depository Participants. Members 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 SECTION 102 OF THE COMPANIES ACT, 2013

Item No. 1

Mr. Rodolfo Hrosz ceased to be the Managing Director of the Company with effect from close of business hours on 30[th] April 2025.

While the Company is evaluating suitable profiles for the appointment of the potential Managing Director of the Company, the Board of Directors of the Company, at its meeting held on 16[th] July 2025, based on the recommendation of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee, approved the appointment of Mr. Rachid Ayari (DIN: 10408699) as the Interim Managing Director of the Company for a term of 6 months from 21[st] July 2025 to 20[th] January 2026 or until a permanent Managing Director is appointed, whichever is earlier, subject to the approval of the Members of the Company and the Central Government.

The Members may note that as per provisions of Regulations 17(1C) of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 (the ‘Listing Regulations’), appointment/ reappointment at Board requires approval of Members within 3 months from the date of appointment/ re-appointment.

Mr. Rachid Ayari has given his consent to act as the Interim Managing Director of the Company and has confirmed that he is not disqualified from being appointed as a Director in terms of Section 164 of the Act.

Members may note that Mr. Rachid Ayari was appointed as Whole-time Director of the Company and was designated as Whole-time Director and Chief Financial Officer for a period of 3 (three) years effective 1[st] December 2023 upto 30[th] November 2026, pursuant to approval of the shareholders through Postal Ballot on 13[th] February 2024. The other terms and conditions of his appointment including remuneration shall remain same as approved by shareholders on 13[th] February 2024. The Notice containing the detailed terms of appointment along with remuneration as approved by the shareholders is available on the website of the Company at Postal Ballot - Sanofi India.

He shall continue to hold office as Whole-time Director of the Company for the tenure as approved by shareholders through postal ballot on 13[th] February 2024, notwithstanding the conclusion of his tenure as Interim Managing Director.

A brief profile of Mr. Rachid Ayari is provided in Annexure A to the Notice of Postal Ballot.

A copy of the agreement between Mr. Rachid Ayari and the Company, containing the terms of his appointment referred in this Notice will be available for inspection without any fees by the Members up to the date of passing of these resolutions. The Members may write an email to [email protected] for inspection of the same.

The Board of Directors is of the opinion that the knowledge and experience of Mr. Rachid Ayari will be of immense value to the Company. The Board, therefore, recommends the approval of the ordinary resolution set out at Item no. 1 of this Notice.

Except Mr. Rachid Ayari, being the proposed appointee, none of the Directors or Key Managerial Personnel of the Company or their relatives are in any way, financially or otherwise concerned or interested in the said Resolution except to the extent of their shareholding in the Company, if any.

Item No. 2 & 3

Based on the recommendation of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee, and in line with the Company’s Board Diversity Policy, ensuring an optimal mix of skills, experience, and perspectives on the Board, the Board at its Meeting held on 31[st] July 2025, appointed Mr. Mahadev Gawade (DIN: 11231316) as an Additional Director, liable to retire by rotation, with effect from 11[th] August 2025, in terms of Section 161 of the Companies Act, 2013 and Rules framed thereunder (‘the Act’).

Further, the Board, based on the recommendations of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee, and pursuant to provisions of Section 196, 197, 203 of the Act and subject to the approval of the Members of the

Company, also approved appointment of Mr. Mahadev Gawade as a Whole-time Director of the Company on full-time employment for a term of 3 (Three) years effective 11[th] August 2025.

The Members may note that as per provisions of Regulations 17(1C) of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 (‘SEBI Listing Regulations, 2015’), appointment/ reappointment at Board requires approval of the Members within 3 months from the date of appointment/ reappointment.

Mr. Mahadev Gawade has given his consent to act as the Whole-time Director of the Company and has confirmed that he is not disqualified from being appointed as a Director in terms of Section 164 of the Act and satisfies all the conditions as set out under Part I of Schedule V and Section 196(3) of the Act for his appointment as Whole-time Director.

The Company has received a notice in writing from a Member under the provisions of Section 160(1) of the Act proposing the candidature of Mr. Mahadev Gawade for the office of a Director. A brief profile of Mr. Mahadev Gawade is provided in Annexure A to the Notice of Postal Ballot.

The remuneration proposed to be paid to Mr. Mahadev Gawade is set out below:

  1. Basic Salary - 56,00,000/- per annum.

  2. Special Allowance - 46,58,640/- per annum and such higher amount as may be decided by the board from time to time and in alignment with the company policy.

  3. Provident Fund - Company’s contribution not to exceed 12% of basic salary.

  4. Gratuity - Company’s contribution not to exceed 4.81% of basic salary.

  5. Increments - Such increments as may be fixed by the board of Directors from time to time, not exceeding 25% per annum.

  6. Performance Bonus with a target payout of Rs. 28,00,000/- per annum for the financial year 31[st] December 2025 and a payout range of 0% to 200% of target amount to be paid at the end of the financial year, as may be determined by the Board of Directors.

  7. Coverage of Hospitalization, Life & Accident Insurance in line with the applicable company policy.

  8. Annual Vacation Leave on full pay and allowances as per applicable policy.

  9. Reimbursement of actual travelling and entertainment expenses incurred on behalf of the company, subject to such ceiling on entertainment expenses as may be imposed by the Board of Directors from time to time.

  10. Reimbursement of expenses on mobile phone and internet at residence as per rules & applicable policy.

(All the above perquisites shall be valued as per Income-Tax Rules, wherever applicable. In the absence of any such Rule, perquisites shall be valued at actual cost.)

Minimum remuneration:

In any financial year, if the Company has no profits or its profits are inadequate, the Company shall pay the remuneration to the Director in accordance with the provisions of Section 197 read with Schedule V of the Act and rules framed thereunder and any other applicable provisions of the Act or any statutory modification or re-enactment thereof.

A copy of the agreement between Mr. Mahadev Gawade and the Company, containing the terms of his appointment referred in this Notice will be available for inspection without any fees by the Members up to the date of passing of these resolutions. The Members may write an email to [email protected] for inspection of the same.

The Board of Directors is of the opinion that Mr. Mahadev Gawade’s knowledge and experience will be of immense value to the Company. The Board, therefore, recommends the approval of the ordinary resolutions set out at Item no. 2 & 3 of this Notice.

Except Mr. Mahadev Gawade, being the proposed appointee, none of the Directors or Key Managerial Personnel of the Company or their relatives are in any way, financially or otherwise concerned or interested in the said Resolution except to the extent of their shareholding in the Company, if any.

Annexure A

As required by Regulation 36(3) of the Listing Regulations and the Secretarial Standards on General Meetings (SS-2) as laid down by ICSI, additional information relating to the particulars of Directors who are proposed to be appointed are given below:

Agenda Item No. 1 2 & 3
Name Mr. Rachid Ayari (DIN: 10408699) Mr. Mahadev Gawade (DIN: 11231316)
Age 51 years 46 years
Qualifications Master of Business Administration from the
University Mediterranean School of Business
in partnership with Maryland University and
a bachelor’s degree in accounting from
Institut Supérieur de Gestion, Tunis
Batchelor’s degree in Pharmacy from Pune
University
and
Master
of
Business
Administration in Operations Management
from ITM University
Brief profile
including
expertise and
experience
With over 8 years of experience at Sanofi,
following a 16-year tenure at Pfizer, Mr.
Rachid Ayari bring a wealth of knowledge in
major
finance
fields
and
a
diverse
international background, having worked
across various countries as CFO from North
Africa to Russia & Central Asia and finally
India. His expertise extends to financial
management, working closely with cross-
functional teams, and ensuring compliance
with regulatoryand corporate standards.
With over 20 years of experience in in logistics
and manufacturing pharma industries, Mr.
Mahadev Gawade possesses vast experience in
enhancing operational efficiency and driving
cost reduction with OPEX mindset. He was
previously associated with Sandoz India
Private Limited as the Production and OPEX
Head.
Directorships in
other companies
in India
Non-Executive Director - Apollo Sugar Clinics
Limited
Nil
Listed
companies from
which resigned
in the past
three years
Nil Nil
Committee
Memberships
and
Chairmanships
in the Company
Member of Risk Management Committee
and Stakeholders Relationship Committee
Member of Risk Management Committee
Membership/
Chairmanship of
Committees of
other Boards
Nil Nil
Number of
Board meetings
attended during
the year
In the year 2025, till the date of the Notice
of postal ballot, Mr. Rachid Ayari attended
all 8 Board meetings held.
Not applicable
Remuneration
last drawn for
the financial
year 2024
Rs. 18.88 million (In the capacity of Whole-
time Director & Chief Financial Officer)
Not applicable
Remuneration
sought to be
paid
He shall receive remuneration as per the limits
approved by the shareholders on 13thFebruary
2024 in his capacity and Whole-Time Director
As stated above
& Chief Financial Officer of the Company.
There is no additional compensation being paid
in his capacity as the Interim Managing Director
of the Company.
Terms and
conditions of
appointment
Except
for
the
terms
stated
in
the
explanatory statement to this Notice, there
shall be no change in the terms and
conditions of his appointment, as approved
by the Members through Postal Ballot on 13th
February2024
As per the agreement mentioned above
Relationship
with other
Directors and
KMP
None None
Date of first
appointment on
the Board
1stDecember 2023 11thAugust 2025
Shareholding in
Sanofi India
Limited
Nil Nil

Registered Office:

Sanofi House, CTS No.117-B L&T Business Park, Saki Vihar Road, Powai, Mumbai 400072. CIN: L24239MH1956PLC009794 E-mail: [email protected] Date: 31[st] July 2025

By Order of the Board of Directors

Arjun Thakkar Company Secretary and Compliance Officer Membership No: A22654