Orient Paper & Industries Limited — Important, 05-08-2025: Disclosure of material issue

Orient Paper's Board has approved the financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2025.

**Issue & Impact:** The company has opted for a new corporate tax regime (Section 115BAA). This strategic shift resulted in a significant Rs 48.49 Cr tax credit to the current quarter's tax expense and a Rs 5.26 Cr charge in Other Comprehensive Income. This move is expected to lead to lower effective tax rates for the company going forward, potentially boosting future profitability.

**Company's Response:** The Board also approved a Rs 125 Cr capital expenditure plan for their Amlai manufacturing facility. This investment is aimed at debottlenecking, adding capacity, and improving cost efficiency, signaling a focus on future growth and margin enhancement.