Change in Director / Key Managerial Personnel

  • Nature of change: Appointment of Mr. Kartik Manimuthu as Chief Technology Officer (CTO) who will also form part of Senior Management Personnel of the Company
  • Name and details: Mr. Kartik Manimuthu (no DIN provided as this is a senior management appointment, not directorship)
  • Effective date: October 01, 2026
  • Term of appointment: Full Time employment
  • Profile and qualifications: Senior technology leader with over 10 years of extensive experience across FinTech, Cloud Transformation, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning and Data Engineering. Previously served as Senior Director – Engineering, AI & Data at SMC Group (SMC Global Securities/Stoxkart), where he led the organization's AI/ML and enterprise data strategy. Has led significant technology transformation initiatives including transition of legacy on-premises environment to scalable hybrid-cloud ecosystem and managed technology investment portfolio of over ₹100 Crore. Has built AI/ML and Data functions from ground up with focus on Generative AI, LLMs, data platforms, automation, cybersecurity and FinOps. Previous experience includes leadership roles at SMC Group/Stoxkart, Scrut Automation and BYJU'S spanning engineering leadership, cloud architecture, platform transformation and enterprise technology. Qualifications: B.Sc. in Computer Science from University of Mumbai.
  • Relationships: Not Applicable (no relationships with other directors/promoters disclosed)
  • Regulatory compliance: Appointment made under Regulation 30 read with Schedule III of SEBI Listing Regulations and SEBI Master Circular No. HO/49/14/14(7)2025-CFD-POD2/I/3762/2026 dated January 30, 2026

Key Financial or Operational Approvals

No financial results, fundraising, acquisitions, capital infusion, business restructuring, or dividend declarations were mentioned in this disclosure.

Strategic or Business Context

No specific business outlook, risk commentary, demand trends, regulatory developments, segment-wise insights, restructuring actions, cost measures, expansion plans, or capex announcements were disclosed in this appointment notification.

Any Other Material Information

  • The disclosure was submitted to both National Stock Exchange of India Limited (Symbol: ARCIL) and BSE Limited (Scrip Code: 544921)
  • The information will be made available on the Company's website at https://www.arcil.co.in/about-us/corporate-governance
  • The letter was signed by Ameet Ashok Kela, Company Secretary and Compliance Officer (Membership No.: F7934)
  • Company address: The Ruby, 10th Floor, 29, Senapati Bapat Marg, Dadar (West), Mumbai 400 028, India
  • Corporate Identification Number: U65999MH2002PLC134884