ATUL : CLARIFIES ON TREATED EFFLUENT DISCHARGE FROM SITE

• Company says incorrect information and videos are being circulated about effluent discharge from Atul site into the Par river • Uses an approximately 4-km long pipeline laid entirely within the estuary to discharge treated effluent into the estuarine zone • New pipeline installation had been proactively initiated and is at an advanced stage, with necessary approvals obtained • Accidental damage was identified in the existing pipeline about 1 km from the effluent treatment plant, within the estuary • Effluent released during the short period complied with prescribed Gujarat Pollution Control Board standards • Affected section isolated and discharge voluntarily suspended until repairs are completed and pipeline confirmed fit for safe operation • Company does not expect any material impact due to this incident Impact: Neutral (Company states no material impact; discharge through the affected pipeline remains suspended pending repairs)

Atul Ltd

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