California Software shareholders approve FY26 results and director re-appointments
- California Software Company Limited held its 34th AGM on September 29, 2026, via video conferencing
- Shareholders approved the adoption of audited standalone and consolidated financial statements for FY26
- Re-appointments of Frederick Ivor Bendle, Dr. Duraiswamy Basuvaiah, and Vijayakumar Madhavan were ratified
- All resolutions passed with over 99.98% support among fully paid-up shareholders

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California Software Company Limited concluded its 34th Annual General Meeting on September 29, 2026, via Video Conferencing. The meeting focused on the adoption of FY26 financial statements and the reappointment of key board members.
The company’s registered office in Chennai served as the deemed venue for the virtual gathering. Shareholders participated through remote e-voting facilities that commenced on September 26, 2026. The cut-off date for determining voting eligibility was September 22, 2026. Results were declared by Independent Director A.V.N Srimathi on September 30, 2026, following the submission of the Scrutinizer’s report by S. Dhanapal & Associates LLP.
Board appointments and resolutions
Members passed an ordinary resolution to adopt the audited standalone and consolidated financial statements for the financial year ended March 31, 2026. This included the Board's Report and Auditors' Reports.
The following directorial changes were approved:
| Resolution | Director | Role/Action | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ordinary | Frederick Ivor Bendle | Re-appointment (retires by rotation) | N/A |
| Special | Dr. Duraiswamy Basuvaiah | Re-appointment as Independent Director | July 31, 2026 to July 30, 2031 |
| Special | Vijayakumar Madhavan | Re-appointment as Whole-time Director | Five years from August 1, 2026 |
Dr. Vasudevan Mahalingam, Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director, presented the company's performance and future direction. Management also provided presentations on its subsidiaries, Flowzo and SIRU.
Voting process and compliance
The meeting was conducted in compliance with the Companies Act, 2013, and SEBI Listing Regulations. S. Dhanapal & Associates LLP served as the Scrutinizer for the e-voting process. Consolidated voting results will be submitted to stock exchanges separately after receipt of the Scrutinizer’s Report.
Voting outcome details
All four resolutions proposed at the AGM were passed with a substantial majority. The voting results for fully paid-up shares are summarized below:
| Resolution | Votes in Favour (%) | Votes Against (%) | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adoption of FY26 Financials | 99.98% | 0.02% | Passed |
| Re-appointment of Frederick Ivor Bendle | 99.99% | 0.01% | Passed |
| Re-appointment of Dr. Duraiswamy Basuvaiah | 99.98% | 0.02% | Passed |
| Re-appointment of Vijayakumar Madhavan | 99.98% | 0.02% | Passed |
For partly paid-up shares, all resolutions received 100% support from the votes cast. The total number of shareholders as on the cut-off date was 20,611 for fully paid-up shares and 1,425 for partly paid-up shares.
Historical Stock Returns for California Software
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -3.99% | -1.96% | -11.06% | +167.03% | +80.63% | 0.0% |
How will the specific financial performance details from the adopted FY26 statements influence California Software's stock valuation in the coming quarters?
What strategic initiatives were outlined for subsidiaries Flowzo and SIRU during the management presentation, and how might they impact future revenue diversification?
How does the five-year reappointment of Whole-time Director Vijayakumar Madhavan align with the company's long-term operational roadmap and succession planning?


































