Key Quantitative Figures

  • Director Identification Number (DIN) of appointee: 00028728
  • Age of appointee: 70 years
  • Proposed term of directorship: 5 consecutive years (September 29, 2026 to September 28, 2031)
  • Cut-off date for shareholders: October 30, 2026
  • Remote e-voting period: November 6, 2026 (9:00 AM IST) to December 5, 2026 (5:00 PM IST)
  • Result declaration date: On or before December 7, 2026

Dates of Action

  • Board approval date: September 28, 2026
  • Additional Director appointment effective: September 29, 2026
  • Postal Ballot Notice date: October 23, 2026
  • Dispatch of Postal Ballot Notice: November 5, 2026
  • Date of signing disclosure: November 5, 2026 (17:19:32 +05'30')

Parties Involved

  • Appointee: Mr. Akhil Kumar Gupta (DIN: 00028728)
  • Scrutinizer: Mr. Nityanand Singh, Company Secretary (Membership No. FCS-2668 COP 2388) of M/s Nityanand Singh & Co.
  • Service Provider: National Securities Depository Limited (NSDL) for remote e-voting
  • Registrar & Share Transfer Agent: MUFG Intime India Private Limited
  • Stock Exchanges: BSE Limited (Scrip code: 532541) and National Stock Exchange of India Limited (Scrip code: COFORGE)
  • Company Secretary & Compliance Officer: Barkha Sharma (ACS: 24060)

Purpose and Rationale

The Company seeks shareholder approval through a special resolution for the appointment of Mr. Akhil Kumar Gupta as an Independent Director. The appointment is based on the recommendation of the Nomination & Remuneration Committee and the Board of Directors, who consider Mr. Gupta's skills, experience, and expertise beneficial to the Company.

Director Qualifications and Experience

Mr. Akhil Kumar Gupta is a Chartered Accountant with over 40 years of professional experience. He completed the Advanced Management Program at Harvard Business School in 2002. He is the former Vice Chairman of Bharti Enterprises and currently serves as:

  • Chairman of 360 ONE WAM Ltd and Bharti Life Insurance Ltd
  • Board member of Zepto, Snapdeal, Eutelsat Communications, and Lodha Developers
  • President of TSSC (Telecom Sector Skill Council)
  • Former Chairman of DIPA (Digital Infrastructure Providers Association)

He holds directorships in 12 companies excluding foreign companies and serves on various committees including Audit, Nomination and Remuneration, and Risk Management Committees.

Voting Arrangements

The Company has made arrangements for remote e-voting through NSDL. The voting rights will be in proportion to the paid-up value of shares held as of the cut-off date (October 30, 2026). The scrutinizer will submit a report to the Chairman or authorized Company Secretary after vote scrutiny.

Additional Information

  • Mr. Gupta does not hold any shares in the Company
  • He is not related to any existing Directors of the Company
  • He has submitted a declaration of independence under Section 149(6) of the Companies Act, 2013
  • Special resolution is required as Mr. Gupta will attain the age of 75 years during his term (on December 22, 2030)
  • The letter of appointment is available for inspection at the Company's registered office
  • Documents are available on the Company's website (www.coforge.com) and stock exchange websites

Communication Details

The Postal Ballot Notice is being sent electronically to shareholders whose email addresses are registered with the Company/Depositories. Physical shareholders and those without registered email addresses must follow the prescribed procedure for registration.