Archies Limited has announced significant changes to its board structure with the appointment of a new independent director and has now issued a postal ballot notice seeking shareholder approval. The company disclosed these developments in regulatory filings dated March 23 and March 24, 2026, followed by newspaper advertisement publication on March 25, 2026.

Director Appointment and Postal Ballot Process

The company has appointed Mr. Charan Jeet Singh Kochhar as Additional Non-Executive Independent Director with effect from March 23, 2026, for a period of five years, subject to shareholder approval through postal ballot. The appointment details are outlined below:

E-Voting Schedule and Process

Archies Limited has initiated a postal ballot process with the following timeline:

The company has engaged MUFG Intime India Private Limited for providing remote e-voting facility to shareholders. Mr. Shailesh Dayal, Proprietor of M/s Dayal & Maur (Company Secretaries), has been appointed as scrutinizer to oversee the e-voting process.

Newspaper Advertisement Publication

On March 25, 2026, Archies Limited published newspaper advertisements regarding the postal ballot notice in compliance with Regulation 30 of SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015. The advertisements were published in:

The company secretary Chiranjivi Ramuka confirmed that the newspaper advertisements have been made available on the company's website at www.archiesinvestors.in and communicated to both National Stock Exchange of India Limited and BSE Limited.

Professional Background and Qualifications

Mr. Kochhar brings extensive experience to the board with over 40 years of service at State Bank of India. His educational qualifications include M.COM, LLB, CAIIB, and MBA with specialization in Finance and Marketing from a renowned university. His areas of expertise encompass:

• Global Business operations
• Finance and Marketing
• Mergers and Acquisitions
• Board Service and Governance
• Leadership and strategic management

The director has no existing relationships with other directors or key managerial personnel and holds no directorships in other companies as of March 31, 2026.

Board Committee Reconstitution

Following Mr. Kochhar's appointment, Archies Limited has reconstituted four key board committees effective March 24, 2026:

The appointment complies with the requirements of the Companies Act, 2013 and SEBI (LODR) Regulations, 2015. All relevant information regarding these developments is available on the company's investor website at www.archiesinvestors.in .

Archies Limited has announced the resignation of Independent Director Rajinder Kumar Verma, effective from the closure of business hours on March 11, 2026. The resignation was communicated through a formal letter addressed to the Board of Directors, citing personal commitments as the primary reason for his departure.

Resignation Details

In his resignation letter dated March 11, 2026, Verma expressed gratitude to the company and its shareholders for the opportunity to serve as an Independent Director. The following table summarizes the key details of his resignation:

Committee Positions

Along with his directorship, Verma will also step down from several key committee positions where he served as Chairman. His departure affects multiple governance committees of the company:

• Chairman of the Audit Committee
• Chairman of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee
• Chairman of the Corporate Social Responsibility Committee

Confirmation and Acknowledgment

Verma specifically confirmed in his resignation letter that there are no other material reasons for his departure beyond the personal commitments mentioned. He acknowledged the enriching experience of serving on the Board and thanked the Directors for their continuous support and guidance throughout his tenure.

The resignation follows the standard corporate governance procedures, with the formal communication sent to key company officials including the company secretary and other board members. Verma concluded his letter by wishing the company success in its future endeavors.