The Board of Directors at their meeting held today (started at 11:00 A.M. and concluded at 11:35 A.M.) inter-alia considered and approved the following: (i) Unaudited Financial Results (Standalone and Consolidated) for the Quarter and Half Year ended June 30, 2023. (ii) Payment of interim dividend of Rs.1.25 per Equity Share for Financial Year 2023 on total issued, subscribed & paid-up 129,91,36,476 Equity Shares of nominal value of Rs.5 each. (iii) Pursuant to Reg 42 of SEBI LODR Regulations, fixed Wednesday, August 16, 2023 as the 'RECORD DATE' for the purpose of determining entitlement of Equity Shareholders for receipt of interim dividend. (iv) As recommended by NRC and Audit Committee at their respective meetings held today, Mr. Lalit Malik is appointed as a Chief Financial Officer and Key Managerial Personnel of the Company w.e.f. August 4, 2023 in place of Mr. Rajesh Chawla, who will continue to discharge his responsibilities as CFO (India) of the Company.