Ardee Industries Limited (“Ardee Industries”) has reached a significant global milestone with the listing of its pure lead brand, “Ardee Lead 9997”, on the London Metal Exchange (LME), a premier global benchmark platform. Effective 23 December 2025, LME has approved Ardee Lead 9997 as “good delivery” against its Lead Contract, reflecting the Company’s adherence to stringent international standards in product quality, consistency, traceability, and responsible production practices.

The London Metal Exchange is the world’s leading platform for trading industrial metals, handling the majority of non-ferrous metal futures business globally. This international recognition builds on Ardee Industries’ strong domestic presence, where the Ardee brand is already listed on the Multi Commodity Exchange of India (MCX). The MCX listing enhances credibility, enables transparent pricing, allows hedging against price risks, and improves market visibility. The LME listing is expected to further strengthen the Company’s global competitiveness and provide international customers with access to globally benchmarked pricing.

Ardee Lead 9997 is produced at the Company’s manufacturing facilities, with an approved annual capacity of 104,025 MTPA as of March 31, 2025, supplying high-purity lead ingots that meet global delivery specifications. As of the same date, the Company served over 50 customers, offering a portfolio of products that includes pure lead and lead alloys—such as lead-calcium, lead-antimony, lead-tin, lead-silver, and lead-cadmium alloys—used in critical sectors including energy storage, e-mobility, automotive, and chemicals.

The Company exports to seven countries, including Singapore, Hong Kong, South Korea, Switzerland, UAE, Japan, and the United States. The LME listing is expected to accelerate sales growth by expanding Ardee Industries’ addressable market, allowing international customers to source its products against globally recognized benchmarks.

By being listed on both MCX and LME, Ardee Industries strengthens its position as a credible and institutionally recognized supplier in both domestic and international markets.

Overall, the LME listing of Ardee Lead 9997 aligns with Ardee Industries’ long-term strategy to drive sustainable growth, deepen export penetration, and integrate more closely into global supply chains while continuing to deliver consistent value to customers, partners, and stakeholders.