MATERNITY BENEFIT PROVIDED BY THE COMPANY UNDER MATERNITY BENEFIT ACT 1961

 DETAILS OF MATERNITY BENEFIT TO BE  PROVIDED BY THE COMPANY  IN THE DIRECTORS REPORT FOR THE YEAR 2024-2025 UNDER MATERNITY BENEFIT ACT 1961 (NOT APPLICABLE ON SMALL COMPANIES AND OPCS - CHECK FOR FEMALE KMP, MD, WTDIF FEMALE EMPLOYEES EXIST)

MATERNITY BENEFIT PROVIDED BY THE COMPANY UNDER MATERNITY BENEFIT ACT 1961 (not applicable on small companies and OPCs - check for female KMP, MD, WTD

If female employees exist)

The Company declares that it has duly complied with the provisions of the Maternity Benefit Act, 1961. All eligible women employees have been extended the statutory benefits prescribed under the Act, including paid maternity leave, continuity of salary and service during the leave period, and post-maternity support such as nursing breaks and flexible return-to-work options, as applicable. The Company remains committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive work environment that upholds the rights and welfare of its women employees in accordance with applicable laws.

If female employees don’t exist

The Company confirms that it is fully aware of and remains committed to complying with the provisions of the Maternity Benefit Act, 1961. While there are currently no women employees on its rolls, the Company has appropriate systems and policies in place to ensure that all statutory benefits under the Act, including paid maternity leave, continuity of salary and service during the leave period, nursing breaks, and flexible return-to-work arrangements will be extended to eligible women employees as and when applicable. The Company remains committed to fostering an inclusive and legally compliant work environment.