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The market value of the gifted shares was Rs.195.60 per share as per the closing price on September 15, 2026 on BSE (aggregate value amounting to Rs.  2,94,86,504.40). 

# Pursuant to the said Gift from the Member of Promoter Group, Ms. Arushi Kejriwal is consequently being added to the Promoter Group.</in-bse-co:DetailsOfChangeInHoldingOfSecuritiesOfPromotersEmployeeOrDirectorOfAListedCompanyAndOtherSuchPersonsTextBlock></xbrli:xbrl>
