Balmer Lawrie & Co. Ltd. informed that in furtherance to letter No. CA-31024/1/2021-PNG (36607) dated 31st January, 2023 read with letter bearing reference no.- CA-31024/2/2022-PNG (44948) dated 30th December, 2022 received from the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas (MoPNG), Government of India, being the Administrative Ministry and in line with recommendation of Nomination and Remuneration Committee, the Board of Directors at its Meeting held on 10th February, 2023 have inter-alia, considered and approved the following: Appointment of Shri Saurav Dutta (DIN:10042140) as an Additional, Whole-time Director to the post of Director (Finance) on the Board of the Company with effect from 2nd February, 2023.

Shri Saurav Dutta, a qualified Chartered Accountant and Company Secretary, joined Balmer Lawrie on 16th June 1997. Prior to taking over as Director, he was holding the position of Vice President [Finance]. A seasoned professional with nearly 30 years of experience, he has worked in core business areas in both manufacturing and services, Corporate Finance and taxation function and headed the Finance function of a Joint venture during his tenure at Balmer Lawrie.