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S H Kelkar and Company Limited will close its trading window for designated persons and their immediate relatives from October 1, 2026, until 48 hours after the declaration of the unaudited standalone and consolidated financial results for the quarter and half year ended September 30, 2026, in accordance with Securities and Exchange Board of India regulations and the company’s code of conduct.

S H Kelkar and Company Limited (SHK) announced the passing of its Chairman, Mr. Ramesh Vinayak Vaze, aged 85, who had been associated with the company for over six decades and served as a key figure in shaping SHK into India’s largest India-origin fragrance and flavour company. Mr. Vaze, a Master Perfumer, joined the family business in 1961 and most recently served as Non-Executive Chairman since 2019, and his death occurred on Tuesday, September 15, 2026.

S H Kelkar and Company Limited (SHK) announced the passing of its Chairman, Mr. Ramesh Vinayak Vaze, aged 85, on Tuesday, September 15, 2026. Mr. Vaze, a Master Perfumer and long-time director, played a key role in shaping SHK into India’s largest India-origin fragrance and flavour company, with a global footprint, and had been a member of the Company’s Board since 1981.

S H Kelkar and Company Limited announced the appointment of Mr. Ranjeet Agrawal as Executive Vice President - Sales (India Subcontinent) and Senior Management Personnel, effective August 20, 2026, according to a regulatory filing on August 19, 2026. Mr. Agrawal was previously General Manager – Fragrance, India & South Asia at Takasago International Corporation and brings over 20 years of experience in the fragrance, consumer insights, and FMCG industries.

S H Kelkar and Company Limited announced the appointment of Mr. Ranjeet Agrawal as Executive Vice President - Sales (India Subcontinent) and Senior Management Personnel, effective August 20, 2026, according to a regulatory filing on August 19, 2026. Prior to joining Keva, Mr. Agrawal was General Manager – Fragrance, India & South Asia at Takasago International Corporation, and has also held positions at CPL Aromas, Springfield Aromatics Pvt. Ltd., International Flavours & Fragrances (IFF), Aditya Birla Retail Ltd. and Hindustan Unilever Ltd. (HUL).