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Code of Conduct for Directors and Members of Senior Management

The Code applies to the Members of the Board of Directors (hereinafter referred to as "Board Members"), and Members of the Senior Management Team of the Company,one level below the Executive Directors, and all the other executives having similar or equivalent rank in the Company and the Company Secretary of the Company (hereinafter referred to as "Senior Managers").

The Company Secretary shall be the Compliance Officer for the purpose of this Code. Directors and senior managers shall affirm compliance with this code on an annual basis as at the end of each financial year.

The Board Members and Senior Managers of the Company:

1. Shall observe the highest standards of ethical conduct and integrity and shall work to the best of their ability and judgement.
2. Shall maintain and help the Company in maintaining the highest degree of Corporate Governance.
3. Shall act in utmost good faith and exercise due care, diligence and integrity in performing their office duties.
4. Shall ensure that they use the Company's assets, properties, information and intellectual rights for official purposes only or as per the terms of their appointment.
5. Shall not seek, accept or receive, directly or indirectly, any gift, payments or favour in what so ever form from the Company's business associates, which can be perceived as being given to gain favour or dealing with the Company and shall ensure that the Company's interests are never compromised.
6. Shall maintain confidentiality of information entrusted by the Company or acquired during performance of their duties and shall not use it for personal gain or advantage.
7. Shall not communicate with any member of press or publicity media or any other outside agency on matters concerning the Company, except through the designated spokepersons or authorized otherwise.
8. Shall not, without the prior approval of the Board or Senior Management, as the case may be, accept employment or a position of responsibility with any other organization for remuneration or otherwise that are prejudicial to the interests of the Company and shall not allow personal interest to conflict with the interest of the Company.
9. Shall in conformity with applicable legal provisions disclose personal and/or financial interest in any business dealings concerning the Company and shall declare information about their relatives (spouse, dependent children and dependent parents) including transactions, if any, entered into with them.
10. Shall follow all prescribed safety and environment related norms.