Nature of Disclosure: Regulatory disclosure under Regulation 30 and 33 of SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 regarding the appointment of Secretarial Auditors.
Key Decision: The Board of Directors of Octaware Technologies Limited, at its meeting held on 20th August 2026, approved the appointment of M/s R & D, Company Secretaries as the company's Secretarial Auditors.
Appointment Details:
- Firm Name: M/s R & D, Company Secretaries
- Firm Unique Identification No.: P2005DE011200
- Peer Review Certificate No.: 8258/2026
- Term: Five consecutive years commencing from Financial Year 2025-26 to Financial Year 2029-30
- Date of Appointment: 20th August 2026
Approval Requirement: The appointment is subject to approval by shareholders at the ensuing Annual General Meeting (AGM).
Firm Profile: M/s R&D Company Secretaries is a peer-reviewed firm providing professional services in corporate planning & restructuring, mergers & acquisitions, corporate laws, corporate secretarial services, NBFC matters, SEBI related matters, and corporate advisory services. The firm is well-equipped to carry out comprehensive Secretarial Audit in accordance with Section 204 of the Companies Act, 2013.
Key Personnel: Mr. Debabrata Deb Nath, Managing Partner of M/s R&D Company Secretaries, is a Fellow member of the Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI) with approximately 17 years of experience in providing these services.
Regulatory References: The disclosure is made pursuant to:
- Regulation 30 and 33 of SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015
- SEBI Circular No. SEBI/HO/49/14/14(7)2025-CFD-POD2/I/3762/2026 dated 30th January 2026
Meeting Details: The Board meeting concluded at 4:00 PM on 20th August 2026.
Financial Impact: No financial impact quantified in the disclosure.
Relationships: Disclosure of relationships between Directors noted as "Not Applicable" in the annexure.