In terms of Regulation 30 and any other applicable regulations if any of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations 2015 we wish to inform you that Prof. Deepak Phatak (DIN: 00046205) upon his reaching the age of 75 years has decided to step down from the position of Independent Director of the Company and has conveyed his decision through a letter dated April 2 2023 with immediate effect. In his above-mentioned communication he informed the Board of Directors that his decision of stepping down is in accordance with the Companys internal norms relating to the age of Independent Directors and confirmed that there are no material reasons for his resignation other than the reason mentioned above. The above-mentioned letter dated April 2 2023 is enclosed as Annexure for your records. The Board has noted and acknowledged his decision.