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Sigachi Industries Limited Proxy Solicitation & Information Statement 2025

Jan 22, 2025

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To

Date: January 22, 2025

The Manager
BSE Limited
P.J. Towers, Dalal Street
Mumbai- 400001
(BSE Scrip Code: 543389)
The Manager
National Stock Exchange of India Limited
Exchange Plaza, Bandra Kurla Complex,
Bandra (E), Mumbai- 400051
(NSE Symbol: SIGACHI)

Dear Sir / Madam,

Sub: Postal Ballot Notice – Disclosure under Regulation 30 of SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations,2015

Pursuant to Regulation 30 of SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements ) Regulations, 2015, please find enclosed herewith the Postal Ballot Notice for seeking consent of Members for appointment of Mr. Janardhana Reddy Yeddula (DIN: 03207357) as an Independent Director of the Company.

The Postal Ballot Notice is being sent electronically to the Members whose e-mail address are registered with the Company / Registrar and Share Transfer Agent (RTA) / Depositories / Depository Participants as on the cut-off date i.e., Friday, January 17, 2025. The e-voting period will commence on Friday, January 24, 2025 at 9.00 am and will end on Saturday, February 22, 2025 at 5.00 pm.

The Postal Ballot Notice is also available on the website of the Company at www.sigachi.com.

Thanking you.

Yours faithfully,

For Sigachi Industries Limited

Vivek Digitally signed by Vivek Kumar Kumar Date: 2025.01.22 16:31:15 +05'30' Vivek Kumar

Company Secretary & Compliance Officer

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SIGACHI INDUSTRIES LIMITED

CIN: L24110TG1989PLC009497

Regd. Off 229/1 & 90, KALYAN’S TULSIRAM CHAMBERS, MADINAGUDA, HYDERABAD- 500 049, TELANGANA, INDIA Tel: 040-23396817, 23327723/ 29; Fax: 040-23314158 Website: www.sigachi.com; Email: [email protected]

NOTICE OF POSTAL BALLOT

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

Dear Members,

Notice is hereby given that pursuant to section 110 of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Rule 20 and 22 of Companies (Management & Administration) Rules, 2014 and Regulation 44 of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, (‘Listing Regulations’) and other applicable provisions of the Act, rules, circulars and Notifications issued thereunder ( including any statutory modifications or re-enactment thereof for the time being in force and as amended from time to time) , that the Special Resolution as set out in the Notice is proposed for consideration by the members of the Company by passing by means of Postal Ballot, only through remote evoting by electronic means (‘remote-voting’):

SPECIAL BUSINESS:

1. APPOINTMENT OF MR. JANARDHANA REDDY YEDDULA [DIN: 03207357] AS AN INDEPENDENT DIRECTOR OF THE COMPANY:

To consider and if, thought fit, to pass with or without modification(s), the following resolution as a Special Resolution:

RESOLVED THAT pursuant to the provisions of Sections 149, 150, 152 and other applicable provisions if any, of the Companies Act, 2013 (“the Act”), the Rules made thereunder and read with Schedule IV of the Act (including any statutory modification(s) or re-enactment thereof for time being in force), the Companies (Appointment and Qualifications of Directors) Rules, 2014 and Regulation 17 and any other applicable provisions of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 (‘SEBI Listing Regulations’), as amended from time to time, Nomination and Remuneration Policy of the Company, and based on the recommendation of the Nomination & Remuneration Committee and the Board of Directors

of the Company, Mr. Janardhana Reddy Yeddula (DIN-03207357) who was appointed as an Independent Director (Additional Director) with effect from 30[th] November,2024 who meets the criteria of Independence under Section 149(6) of the Act and the Rules made thereunder and Regulation 16(1)(b) of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, be and is hereby appointed as an Independent Director of the Company for a period of Two years till November 29, 2026 and that he shall not be liable to retire by rotation.

RESOLVED FURTHER THAT Mr. Amit Raj Sinha, CEO and Managing Director or Mr. Vivek Kumar, the Company Secretary and compliance officer of the Company, be and are hereby severally authorised to do all such acts, deeds, matters and things as may be necessary for the appointment of Mr. Janardhana Reddy Yeddula as an Independent Director of the Company, including filing of the necessary forms with the Registrar of Companies, Telangana at Hyderabad.”

By order of the Board For Sigachi Industries Limited Sd/-

Date: 18.01.2025 Place: Hyderabad

Vivek Kumar Company Secretary & Compliance Officer

NOTES:

  1. The Explanatory Statements and reasons for the proposed Special Resolution pursuant to Section 102(1) read with Section 110 of the Act setting out material facts are appended herein below.

  2. The Ministry of Corporate Affairs (“MCA”) has vide its General Circular nos. 14/2020 and 17/2020 dated April 8, 2020 and April 13, 2020 respectively, in relation to “Clarification on passing of ordinary and special resolutions by companies under the Companies Act, 2013 and the rules made thereunder on account of the threat posed by Covid -19”, General Circular no. 20/2020 dated May 5, 2020, General Circular nos. 02/2021, 21/2021 dated January 13, 2021 December 14,2021 and 09/2023 dated September 25,2023, Circular SEBI/HO/CFD/CMD2/CIR/P/2022/62 dated May 13, 2022 and Circular SEBI/HO/CFD/CFD-PoD-2/P/CIR/2023/167 dated October 7, 2023 issued by SEBI (hereinafter collectively referred to as “the Circulars”), advised companies to conduct postal ballot by sending e-mails to all its members who have registered their email addresses with the Company or depository/ depository participants. Accordingly, this notice is being sent to members who have registered their email addresses. In accordance with the aforesaid circulars, physical copy of the Notice along with Postal Ballot form and pre-paid business reply envelope will not be sent to the members for this Postal Ballot. The communication of the assent or dissent of the Members would take place through the process of remote e-voting only.

  3. The Members, whose names appear in the Register of Members / List of Beneficial Owners as on Friday, 17th January 2025, being the cut-off date, are entitled to vote on the Resolution set forth in this Notice. A person who is not a Member as on the cut-off date should treat this Notice of Postal Ballot for information purpose only.

  4. In compliance with provisions of Section 108 and 110 and other applicable provisions of the Act read with rule 20 and 22 of the Companies (Management & Administration) Rules, 2014 and Regulation 44 of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, (‘Listing Regulations’) the Company is pleased to offer e-voting facility to all the Members of the Company. For this purpose, the Company has entered into an agreement with Central Depository Services (India) Limited (CDSL) for facilitating e-voting to enable the Shareholders to cast their votes electronically.

  5. Members may please note that the Postal Ballot Notice will also be available on the Company’s website at www.sigachi.com, websites of the Stock Exchanges i.e. BSE Limited and National Stock Exchange of India Limited at www.bseindia.com and www.nseindia.com respectively.

  6. The voting period begins at 9.00 hours IST on Friday, 24[th] January, 2025 and ends at 17.00 hours IST on Saturday, 22[nd] February, 2025. The e-voting module shall be disabled by Central Depository Services (India) Limited for voting thereafter.

  7. The Scrutinizer shall immediately after the conclusion of the e-voting period unblock the votes in presence of at least two witnesses not in the employment of the organization and will submit his report to the Executive Director/ Company Secretary of the Company after completion of the scrutiny and the results of the voting by Postal Ballot. The Resolution, if passed by requisite majority shall be deemed to have been passed on Saturday 22[nd] February, 2025 being the last date specified by the Company for receipt of duly completed Postal ballot e-voting.

  8. The declared results along with the report of the scrutinizer shall be forwarded to the BSE Limited and National Stock Exchange Limited and shall be uploaded on the website of the Company i.e., www.sigachi.com within 2 working days of conclusion of postal ballot process.

  9. In case of any queries regarding postal ballot, the members may write to [email protected] to receive an email response.

10. THE INTRUCTIONS FOR THE SHAREHOLDERS FOR REMOTE E-VOTING AND E- VOTING DURING AGM AND JOINING MEETING THROUGH VC/ OAVM ARE AS UNDER:

  1. Pursuant to SEBI Circular No. SEBI/HO/CFD/CMD/CIR/P/2020/242 dated 09.12.2020, under Regulation 44 of Securities and Exchange Board of India (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015; listed entities are required to provide remote e-voting facility to its shareholders, in respect of all shareholders’ resolutions. However, it has been observed that the participation by the public non-institutional shareholders/retail shareholders is at a negligible level.

  2. Currently, there are multiple e-voting service providers (ESPs) providing e-voting facility to listed entities in India. This necessitates registration on various ESPs and maintenance of multiple user IDs and passwords by the shareholders.

  3. In order to increase the efficiency of the voting process, pursuant to a public consultation, it has been decided to enable e-voting to all the demat account holders, by way of a single login credential, through their demat accounts/ websites of Depositories/ Depository Participants. Demat account holders would be able to cast their vote without having to register again with the ESPs, thereby, not only facilitating seamless authentication but also enhancing ease and convenience of participating in e- voting process.

In case of Individual shareholders holding shares in demat mode:

In terms of SEBI Circular no. SEBI/HO/CFD/CMD/CIR/P/2020/242 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.

Pursuant to above said SEBI Circular, Login method for e-Voting for Individual shareholders holding securities in Demat mode CDSL/NSDL is given below:

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Type of Login Method
shareholders
Individual 1) Users who have opted for CDSL Easi / Easiest facility, can login through their
Shareholders existing user id and password. Option will be made available to reach e-Voting
holding page without any further authentication. The users to login to Easi / Easiest are
securities in requested to visit cdsl website www.cdslindia.com and click on login icon &
Demat mode New System Myeasi Tab.
with CDSL
2) After successful login the Easi / Easiest user will be able to see the e-Voting
Depository
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 or joining virtual meeting & voting
during the meeting. 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
website www.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
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 evoting is in progress and also able to directly access the system of all
e-Voting Service Providers.
1) If you are already registered for NSDL IDeAS facility, please visit the e-Services
website of NSDL. Open web browser by typing the following URL:
Individual
https://eservices.nsdl.com either on a Personal Computer or on a mobile. Once the
Shareholders
home page of e-Services is launched, click on the “Beneficial Owner” icon under
holding
“Login” which is available under ‘IDeAS’ section. A new screen will open. You will
securities in
have to enter your User ID and Password. After successful authentication, you will be
demat mode
able to see e-Voting services. Click on “Access to e-Voting” under e-Voting services
with NSDL
and you will be able to see e-Voting page. Click on company name or e-Voting
Depository
service provider name and you will be re-directed to e-Voting service provider
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website for casting your vote during the remote e-Voting period.
2) If the user is not registered for IDeAS e-Services, option to register is available
at https://eservices.nsdl.com. Select “Register Online for IDeAS “Portal or click at
https://eservices.nsdl.com/SecureWeb/IdeasDirectReg.jsp
3) 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 or e-Voting service provider
name and you will be redirected to e-Voting service provider website for casting your
vote during the remote e-Voting period.
Individual You can also login using the login credentials of your demat account through your
Shareholders Depository Participant registered with NSDL/CDSL for e-Voting facility. After
(holding Successful login, you will be able to see e-Voting option. Once you click on e-Voting
securities in option, you will be redirected to NSDL/CDSL Depository site after successful
demat mode) authentication, wherein you can see e-Voting feature. Click on company name or e-
login through Voting service provider name and you will be redirected to e-Voting service provider
their website for casting your vote during the remote e-Voting period.
Depository
Participants
(DP)
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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. CDSL and NSDL

Login type Helpdesk details
Individual Shareholders holding
securities in Demat mode withCDSL
Members facing any technical issue in login can
contact CDSL helpdesk by sending a request at
[email protected] contact at toll
free no. 1800 22 55 33
Individual Shareholders holding
securities in Demat mode withNSDL
Members facing any technical issue in login can
contact NSDL helpdesk by sending a request at
[email protected] or call at toll free no.: 1800 1020
990 and 1800 22 44 30

Access through CDSL e-Voting system in case of shareholders holding shares in physical mode and non-individual shareholders in demat mode.

  • (v) Login method for Remote e-Voting for Physical shareholders and shareholders other than individual holding in Demat form.

  • 1) The shareholders should log on to the e-voting website www.evotingindia.com.

  • 2) Click on “Shareholders” module.

  • 3) Now enter your User ID

    • a. For CDSL: 16 digits beneficiary ID,
  • b. For NSDL: 8 Character DP ID followed by 8 Digits Client ID, c. Shareholders holding shares in Physical Form should enter Folio

  • Number registered with the Company.

  • 4) Next enter the Image Verification as displayed and Click on Login.

  • 5) If you are holding shares in demat form and had logged on to www.evotingindia.com and voted on an earlier e-voting of any company, then your existing password is to be used.

  • 6) If you are a first-time user follow the steps given below:

For Physical shareholders and other than individual shareholders
holding shares in Demat.
PAN Enter your 10 digit alpha-numeric *PAN issued by Income Tax
Department (Applicable for both demat shareholders as well as physical
shareholders)
 Shareholders who have not updated their PAN with the
Company/Depository Participant are requested to use the sequence
number sent byCompany/RTA or contact Company/RTA.
Dividend
Bank
Details
ORDate
of
Birth
(DOB)
Enter the Dividend Bank Details or Date of Birth (in dd/mm/yyyy format)
as recorded in your demat account or in the company records in order to
login.
 If both the details are not recorded with the depository or company,
please enter the member id / folio number in the Dividend Bank
details field.

(vi) After entering these details appropriately, click on “SUBMIT” tab.

  • (vii) Shareholders holding shares in physical form will then directly reach the Company selection screen. However, shareholders holding shares in demat form will now reach ‘Password Creation’ menu wherein they are required to mandatorily enter their login

password in the new password field. Kindly note that this password is to be also used by the demat holders for voting for resolutions of any other company on which they are eligible to vote, provided that company opts for e-voting through CDSL platform. It is strongly recommended not to share your password with any other person and take utmost care to keep your password confidential.

  • (viii) For shareholders holding shares in physical form, the details can be used only for e- voting on the resolutions contained in this Notice.

  • (ix) Click on the EVSN for the relevant on which you choose to vote.

  • (x) On the voting page, you will see “RESOLUTION DESCRIPTION” and against the same the option “YES/NO” for voting. Select the option YES or NO as desired. The option YES implies that you assent to the Resolution and option NO implies that you dissent to the Resolution.

  • (xi) Click on the “RESOLUTIONS FILE LINK” if you wish to view the entire Resolution details.

  • (xii) After selecting the resolution, you have decided to vote on, click on “SUBMIT”. A confirmation box will be displayed. If you wish to confirm your vote, click on “OK”, else to change your vote, click on “CANCEL” and accordingly modify your vote.

  • (xiii) Once you “CONFIRM” your vote on the resolution, you will not be allowed to modify your vote.

  • (xiv) You can also take a print of the votes cast by clicking on “Click here to print” option on the Voting page.

  • (xv) If a demat account holder has forgotten the login password then Enter the User ID and the image verification code and click on Forgot Password & enter the details as prompted by the system.

  • (xvi) There is also an optional provision to upload BR/POA if any uploaded, which will be made available to scrutinizer for verification.

  • (xvii) Additional Facility for Non–Individual Shareholders and Custodians –For Remote Voting only

  • Non-Individual shareholders (i.e. other than Individuals, HUF, NRI etc.) and Custodians are required to log on to www.evotingindia.com and register themselves in the “Corporates” module.

  • A scanned copy of the Registration Form bearing the stamp and sign of the entity should be emailed to [email protected].

  • After receiving the login details a Compliance User should be created using the admin login and password. The Compliance User would be able to link the account(s) for which they wish to vote on.

  • The list of accounts linked in the login will be mapped automatically & can be delink in case of any wrong mapping.

  • It is Mandatory that, a scanned copy of the Board Resolution and Power of Attorney (POA) which they have issued in favour of the Custodian, if any, should be uploaded in PDF format in the system for the scrutinizer to verify the same.

  • Alternatively Non Individual shareholders are required mandatory to send the relevant Board Resolution/ Authority letter etc. together with attested specimen signature of the duly authorized signatory who are authorized to vote, to the Scrutinizer and to the Company at the email address viz; [email protected] (designated email address by company), if they have voted from individual tab & not uploaded same in the CDSL e-voting system for the scrutinizer to verify the same.

PROCESS FOR THOSE SHAREHOLDERS WHOSE EMAIL/MOBILE NO. ARE NOT REGISTERED WITH THE COMPANY/DEPOSITORIES

1. For Demat shareholders -, Please update your email id & mobile no. with your respective Depository Participant (DP)

2. For Individual Demat shareholders – Please update your email id & mobile no. with your respective Depository Participant (DP) which is mandatory while e-Voting & joining virtual meetings through Depository.

If you have any queries or issues regarding e-Voting from the CDSL e-Voting System, you can write an email to [email protected] or contact at toll free no. 1800 22 55 33

All grievances connected with the facility for voting by electronic means may be addressed to Mr. Rakesh Dalvi, Sr. Manager, (CDSL) Central Depository Services (India) Limited, A Wing, 25th Floor, Marathon Futurex, Mafatlal Mill Compounds, N M Joshi Marg, Lower Parel (East), Mumbai - 400013 or send an email to [email protected] or call at toll free no. 1800 22 55 33.

By order of the Board Sigachi Industries Limited

Sd/-

Date: 18.01.2025 Vivek Kumar Place: Hyderabad Company Secretary & Compliance Officer

EXPLANATORY STATEMENT

PURSUANT TO SECTION 102(1) OF THE COMPANIES ACT, 2013

APPOINTMENT OF MR. JANARDHANA REDDY YEDDULA [DIN: 03207357] AS AN INDEPENDENT DIRECTOR OF THE COMPANY

Based on the recommendation of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee (NRC), the Board of Directors of the Company, pursuant to the provisions of Sections 149, 150, 152, 161(1) read with Schedule IV of the Act and the Articles of Association of the Company, had on November 30, 2024 appointed Mr. Janardhana Reddy Yeddula (DIN: 03207357) as an Additional Director (Independent) for a term of Two (2) consecutive years with effect from November 30, 2024, and is recommended to the shareholders.

In terms of Regulation 17(1C) of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 (“SEBI Listing Regulations”) the Company is required to obtain approval of shareholders for appointment of a director at the next Annual General Meeting or within a period of three months from the date of appointment, whichever is earlier.

The Company has received a notice in writing from a member under Section 160 of the Act proposing the candidature of Mr. Janardhana Reddy Yeddula for the office of Director of the Company. He has given his consent to act as a Director and is not disqualified from being appointed as a Director in terms of Section 164 of the Act.

The Company has also received necessary consent and declaration from Mr. Janardhana Reddy Yeddula that he meets the criteria of independence prescribed under Section 149 of the Act read with the Companies (Appointment and Qualification of Directors) Rules, 2014 and Regulation 16 of the SEBI (LODR) Regulations 2015.

In addition to sitting fees for attending the meetings of the Board and its Committees, Mr. Janardhana Reddy Yeddula would be entitled to remuneration by way of commission as may be determined by the Board.

Mr. Janardhana Reddy Yeddula is a FCMA from Institute of Cost Accountants of India, Kolkata. He has completed his B. Com from Sir Venkateswara University, Tirupati. AP. He has established and proven track record in Finance Leadership, end to end expertise in various facets of finance function, built over 40 years of experience in industry segments such as Bulk drug, Formulations, Energy Conductors, Cement, Fertilizers, Agro chemicals, Real Estate and infrastructure.

Rationale for an appointment: The Board of Directors deems fit to appoint him as an Independent Director and also members of the Committees. As an Independent Director Board is expected him to bring objectivity and Independence view in the deliberations of the Board or its Committee in the matter pertaining to Company’s Strategy/ business/ financial performance, risk management and Corporate Governance.

The NRC taking into consideration the skills, expertise and competencies required for the Board in the context of the business and sectors of the Company and based on the performance evaluation, concluded and recommended to the Board in view of his rich experience in the above mentioned areas and special skill set and capabilities.

The Board is of the opinion that Mr. Janardhana Reddy Yeddula continues to possess the identified core skills, expertise and competencies fundamental for effective functioning in her role as an Independent Director of the Company and her continued association would be of immense benefit to the Company.

In terms of Regulation 25(8) of the SEBI Listing Regulations, Mr. Janardhana Reddy Yeddula has confirmed that he is not aware of any circumstance or situation which exists or may be reasonably anticipated that could impair or impact her ability to discharge his duties.

Mr. Janardhana Reddy Yeddula has also confirmed that he is not debarred from holding the office of Director by virtue of any SEBI Order or any such authority pursuant to circulars dated June 20, 2018 issued by BSE Limited and the National Stock Exchange of India Limited pertaining to enforcement of SEBI Orders regarding appointment of Directors by the listed companies.

Mr. Janardhana Reddy Yeddula has also confirmed that he is in compliance with Rules 6(1) and 6(2) of the Companies (Appointment and Qualifications of Directors) Rules, 2014, with respect to his registration with the data bank of Independent Directors maintained by the Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs (‘IICA’).

In the opinion of the Board, Mr. Janardhana Reddy Yeddula fulfils the conditions specified in the Act, rules thereunder and the SEBI Listing Regulations for appointment as an Independent Director and that he is independent of the Management. The terms and conditions of the appointment of Independent Directors is uploaded on the website of the Company at www.sigachi.com

In compliance with the provisions of Section 149 read with Schedule IV to the Act, Regulation 17 of the SEBI Listing Regulations and other applicable provisions of the Act and SEBI Listing Regulations, the appointment of Mr. Janardhana Reddy Yeddula as an Independent Director is now placed for the approval of the Members by a Special Resolution.

Pursuant to Regulation 25 (2A) Securities and Exchange Board of India (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 (‘SEBI Listing Regulations’), the appointment / re-appointment of an independent director of a listed entity, shall be subject to the approval of shareholders by way of a special resolution.

The Board commends the Special Resolution set out in Item No. 1 of the accompanying Notice for approval of the Members.

None of the Directors or Key Managerial Personnel (‘KMP’) of the Company or their respective relatives, except Mr. Janardhana Reddy Yeddula are concerned or interested, financially or otherwise, in the resolution set out at Item No. 1 of the accompanying Notice.

Disclosures as required under Regulation 36(3) of the SEBI Listing Regulations and Secretarial Standard-2 on General Meetings issued by the Institute of Company Secretaries of India are annexed to this Notice.

Date: 18.01.2025 Place: Hyderabad

For Sigachi Industries Limited Sd/Vivek Kumar Company Secretary & Compliance Officer

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Annexure A
DETAILS OF THE DIRECTORS SEEKING APPOINTMENT THROUGH POSTAL BALLOT
Name of the Director Mr. Janardhana Reddy Yeddula
Date of Birth 15.08.1958
Date of first Appointment 30.11.2024
Expertise in specific functional areas Mr. Janardhana Reddy Yeddula is a FCMA from Institute of
Cost Accountants of India, Kolkata. He has completed his
B.Com from Sir Venkateswara University, Tirupati. AP. He
has established and proven track record in Finance
Leadership, end to end expertise in various facets of finance
function, built over 40 years of experience in industry
segments such as Bulk drug, Formulations, Energy
Conductors, Cement, Fertilizers, Agro chemicals, Real Estate
and infrastructure.
Qualification ACMA, B.Com
Shareholding of the Company as on 17 [th] Nil
January 2025
Directorship of other Boards as on 17 [th] Nil
January 2025
Membership/Chairmanship of Nil
Committees of other Boards as on 17 [th]
January 2025
Names of listed entities Nil
from which the person has resigned in
the past three years
Details of the last remuneration drawn. Nil
Relationship with other Directors/ Nil
KMP
Terms and conditions of appointment Appointment as an Independent Director of the Company for
a term of Two years commencing from November 30, 2024.
He is entitled to receive sitting fees and commission as per
the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 as amended from
time to time.
Skills and capabilities required for the Please refer to the explanatory statement
role and the manner in which the
proposed person meets such
requirements
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