Centum Electronics Limited has completed its regulatory filing requirements by submitting the mandatory certificate under SEBI Regulation 74(5) for the quarter ended March 31, 2026. The submission was made to both the National Stock Exchange of India Limited and BSE Limited on April 3, 2026, ensuring compliance with the Securities and Exchange Board of India's depositories and participants regulations.

Regulatory Compliance Details

The certificate was issued by KFin Technologies Limited, which serves as the Registrar and Transfer Agent (RTA) for Centum Electronics Limited. The documentation confirms that all required details of securities dematerialized and rematerialized during the quarter have been properly furnished to the stock exchanges where the company's shares are listed.

Certificate Submission Process

The certificate was signed by Rajitha Cholleti, Vice President of KFin Technologies Limited, and submitted to both the National Securities Depository Limited (NSDL) and Central Depository Services (India) Limited (CDSL). The submission ensures that all stakeholders, including the depositories and stock exchanges, have been properly informed about the securities transactions during the specified quarter.

Company Secretary Confirmation

Indu H S, Company Secretary and Compliance Officer of Centum Electronics Limited, formally transmitted the certificate to the stock exchanges with reference number CE/NSEBSE/DP/03042026. The digital signature on the document was executed on April 3, 2026, at 15:50:33 IST, confirming the authenticity of the submission.

Regulatory Framework

This certificate submission is mandated under SEBI (Depositories and Participants) Regulations, 2018, specifically Regulation 74(5), which requires companies to provide detailed information about securities dematerialization and rematerialization activities. The regulation ensures transparency in the securities market and maintains accurate records of share transactions across all depositories and stock exchanges.

CENTUM Electronics has successfully concluded its postal ballot process, with shareholders approving three critical special resolutions through remote e-voting that concluded on March 16, 2026. The electronics company received strong shareholder support across all proposed resolutions, including key board appointments and subsidiary restructuring initiatives.

Postal Ballot Process and Participation

The remote e-voting process commenced on February 15, 2026 at 9:00 AM IST and concluded on March 16, 2026 at 5:00 PM IST. The company conducted the postal ballot in compliance with Section 110 of the Companies Act, 2013 and the Companies (Management and Administration) Rules, 2014. S.P. Nagarajan, Company Secretary in Wholetime Practice, served as the scrutinizer for the voting process.

Independent Director Appointments

Shareholders approved the appointment of two independent directors with near-unanimous support. Both appointments received 99.9999% votes in favor, with only 13 votes against each resolution.

Mr. Apurva Chandra Appointment

The first resolution approved the appointment of Mr. Apurva Chandra (DIN: 02531655) as an Independent Director for a five-year term commencing from December 19, 2025. Mr. Chandra was initially appointed as an Additional Non-Executive Independent Director and has submitted the required independence declaration.

Mr. Ramesh Ramadurai Appointment

The second resolution approved the appointment of Mr. Ramesh Ramadurai (DIN: 07109252) as an Independent Director for a five-year term commencing from February 14, 2026. Similar to Mr. Chandra, he was initially appointed as an Additional Non-Executive Independent Director.

The voting results for Mr. Ramadurai's appointment mirrored those of Mr. Chandra, with identical vote counts across all categories, demonstrating consistent shareholder confidence in both appointments.

Subsidiary Restructuring Authorization

The third and most significant resolution authorized the restructuring of CENTUM Electronics UK Limited and Centum T&S Group Société Anonyme (S.A.), France, along with their subsidiaries. This resolution received 99.9212% approval with 8,283 votes against.

Restructuring Scope

The approved restructuring encompasses several strategic options:

• Divestment Activities: Sale, transfer, or disposal of investments and assets in material subsidiaries
• Control Changes: Potential reduction of shareholding below 50% or cessation of control over subsidiaries
• Asset Disposal: Sale of substantial assets (more than 20% of subsidiary assets) during a financial year
• Legal Proceedings: Participation in court-supervised restructuring, reorganization, or insolvency proceedings

The resolution provides the Board of Directors with comprehensive authority to execute various restructuring strategies as deemed beneficial for the company's interests.

Voting Participation and Results Summary

The postal ballot demonstrated strong shareholder engagement with 71.32% participation rate across all resolutions. The Promoter and Promoter Group showed complete support with 100% participation and unanimous approval for all resolutions.

All three special resolutions were deemed passed on March 16, 2026, enabling CENTUM Electronics to proceed with its governance strengthening and strategic restructuring initiatives. The overwhelming shareholder support reflects confidence in the company's strategic direction and management decisions.