California Software holds 34th AGM, reappoints Bendle and Basuvaiah
- California Software Company Limited held its 34th AGM on September 29, 2026
- Members adopted audited financial statements for FY26
- Frederick Ivor Bendle re-appointed as director retiring by rotation
- Dr. Duraiswamy Basuvaiah re-appointed as Independent Director for five years
- Vijayakumar Madhavan re-appointed as Whole-time Director effective August 1, 2026

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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.
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.
Historical Stock Returns for California Software
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -3.21% | -18.72% | -5.80% | +165.61% | +138.86% | +17.54% |
How will the five-year tenure of Vijayakumar Madhavan as Whole-time Director influence California Software's strategic roadmap for FY27 and beyond?
What specific growth metrics or market expansion plans were disclosed regarding subsidiaries Flowzo and SIRU during the management presentations?
How might the reappointment of Dr. Duraiswamy Basuvaiah as Independent Director impact the company's governance standards and risk management frameworks?


































