In terms of Regulation 30 of the Listing Regulations, this is to hereby inform that in line with recommendation of Nomination and Remuneration Committee, pursuant to Letter bearing reference no. CA-31033/2/2021-PNG (39069) dated 28th March, 2025 received from the Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas, Government of India, being the Administrative Ministry and subject to approval by the shareholders, the Board of Directors of the Company vide its Resolution by Circulation dated 31st March, 2025 passed on 31st March, 2025 has, inter-alia, approved the appointment of Dr. Vandana Minda Heda, (DIN: 09402294) as an Additional Non-Executive Director in the designation of Independent Director of the Company with immediate effect upto the date of the next General Meeting.Further, as per the requirement of the Circular no. LIST/COMP/14/2018-19 dated 20th June, 2018 read with Master Circular dated 30th April, 2024 issued by BSE Limited and Master Circular no. NSE/CML/2024/10 dated 29th April, 2024 issued by National Stock Exchange of India Limited, respectively, we hereby affirm that Dr. Vandana Minda Heda, (DIN: 09402294) is not debarred from holding the office of Director by virtue of any order of SEBI or any other such authority.