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Ashok Leyland Limited announced the appointment of Mr. Venkatesan Venkataraman (DIN: 09635261) as an Additional Director in the category of Non-Executive Non-Independent Director, effective November 14, 2026, subject to shareholder approval, according to a filing with the National Stock Exchange of India Limited and BSE Limited. Mr. Venkataraman, a British national with over 45 years of experience in the commercial vehicle sector, is currently President of Hinduja Automotive Limited and previously held leadership roles at Ashok Leyland, including leading the acquisition of Avia Motors in the Czech Republic.

Cosmo First Limited informed the BSE Limited and National Stock Exchange of India Ltd. that Hoshang Noshirwan Sinor, Non-Executive Non-Independent Director (DIN: 00074905), passed away on November 12, 2026, resulting in the cessation of his directorship.

Polyplex Corporation Limited announced that its board of directors has declared an interim dividend of Rs 12 per share, with a face value of Rs 10 each, for the financial year 2026-27, subject to tax deductions, with November 20, 2026, set as the record date.

Agio Paper & Industries Ltd. informed the BSE Limited on November 14, 2026, that Regulation 32(1) of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, is not applicable to the company as it has not raised any funds.

Gufic Biosciences Limited announced the appointment of Dr. Reeta Shah (DIN: 07141304) as an Additional Director (Non-Executive Independent Director) with effect from December 01, 2026, for a term of 5 consecutive years, subject to shareholder approval, according to a regulatory filing on Saturday, November 14, 2026.

Insilco Limited, currently under voluntary liquidation since June 25, 2021, has informed The Bombay Stock Exchange that its board approved November 20, 2026, as the record date for determining shareholders to receive the balance distribution of liquidation proceeds, in accordance with the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 and the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India (Voluntary Liquidation Process) Regulations, 2017.

Punctual Trading Limited announced the appointment of M/s Shah & Mantri, Chartered Accountants, (ICAI Firm Registration No. 137146W) as its Statutory Auditors with effect from November 14, 2026, subject to approval of the company’s members and other statutory requirements.

Mitshi India Limited, formerly known as Dera Paints & Chemical Limited, has postponed its board meeting, originally scheduled for Saturday, November 14, 2026, to Monday, November 16, 2026, due to a delay in finalizing the unaudited standalone financial results for the quarter and half year ended September 30, 2026.

Mercury Laboratories Limited announced the appointment of Mr. Sandip Parikh as Factory Manager (HR), effective November 14, 2026, according to a regulatory filing with the BSE Limited. Mr. Parikh holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree and a Post Graduate Diploma in Labour Law Practices from Gujarat University, bringing over 32 years of experience in the manufacturing industry to the role.

East India Drums & Barrels Manufacturing Limited announced that its board approved the unaudited standalone financial results for the quarter and half year ended September 30, 2026, along with a limited review report, and declared an interim dividend of 10%, or 1.00 Indian rupees per share, for the financial year 2026-27 to be paid on or before December 13, 2026; the board also noted the incorporation of EIDB Ceylon (Private) Limited in Sri Lanka, in which East India Drums & Barrels Manufacturing Limited holds 80% shareholding, fixing November 19, 2026, as the record date for the dividend.