Chothani Foods Limited, a renowned company in the food sector, has issued an official communication to the BSE Limited regarding the non-applicability of certain SEBI Circulars concerning the company's disclosure obligations for the financial year 2025-26. The company clarified that it does not fall under the Large Corporate category as defined by the SEBI Circular SEBI/HO/DDHS/DDHS-RACPOD1/P/CIR/2023/172, dated 19th October 2023, and therefore is not required to comply with the associated disclosure requirements.

The official disclosure outlines the following:

1. Non-Applicability of SEBI Circular: The company confirms that as of 31st March 2025, it does not meet the criteria set out in Clause 3.2 of the SEBI Circular mentioned above and thus does not qualify as a “Large Corporate” under SEBI’s regulatory framework for fundraising through debt securities.

2. Outstanding Borrowing: The total outstanding borrowings of the company as of 31st March 2025 amount to Rs. 1.41 crore, which is well below the threshold required for classification as a large corporate entity under the SEBI guidelines.

3. Initial Disclosure: The company also submitted the Initial Disclosure as per SEBI Circular SEBI/HO/DDHS/CIR/P/2018/144 dated 26th November 2018, as an annexure to the filing. This disclosure is required for companies in the Large Corporate category, but since Chothani Foods Limited does not qualify under this category, no further actions or filings related to large corporate obligations are necessary.

Additionally, the communication highlights that the company is not required to file the usual disclosures related to mandatory borrowings through debt securities, which apply to entities identified as large corporates. The SEBI circulars referenced in the disclosure detail a framework for large entities, including a requirement for entities that fall into this category to maintain a certain level of borrowing through debt securities, with a penalty applied for shortfalls. However, Chothani Foods does not qualify as a large corporate entity, thus these penalties and disclosures do not apply to the company.

The Company Secretary & Compliance Officer, Krutika Manoj Bhanushali, and Managing Director & CFO, Neeraj Ashok Chothani, signed the communication. Their official statement confirmed that no fine or additional compliance requirements would be levied, as the company is not subject to the large corporate criteria.

For investors and stakeholders, this announcement ensures full transparency regarding the company’s status under the SEBI regulatory framework for debt securities and large corporate entities. The clarification also serves to ease any concerns related to the applicability of the SEBI circular for the upcoming financial year.

This communication reflects the company's commitment to corporate governance, as it ensures that all necessary disclosures are made in compliance with the regulations set by SEBI.

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