we hereby inform you that the Income Tax Department (the Department) are carrying out search operation under the Income Tax Act, 1961 at our offices and manufacturing units since September 2, 2025. the company is co-operating with the officials during the proceedings and responded to the clarifications and details sought by them. we will continue to provide any further clarification / information that may be required.The business operations of the company continued as usual and were not impacted due to the search. we will comply with our legal obligation for disclosure from time to time.