Hyderabad, July 24, 2026: Cyient Limited has appointed Andrew Smith as Chief Operating Officer (COO), effective July 24, 2026, at 4 pm IST. The appointment coincides with the resignation of outgoing COO Prabhakar Atla, who will step down for personal reasons with his tenure ending on September 30, 2026. This leadership transition aims to maintain operational continuity while driving global delivery excellence for the lifecycle engineering firm.

The disclosure was made to the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) and the National Stock Exchange (NSE) in compliance with Regulation 30 of the SEBI Listing Regulations, read with SEBI Circular SEBI/HO/CFD/CFD-PoD-1/P/CIR/2023/123 dated July 13, 2023. Ravi Kumar Nukala, Dy. Company Secretary, signed the intimation. During his notice period, Atla will transition activities to Smith to ensure a smooth handover of responsibilities.

Leadership Profile

Andrew Smith brings over nine years of experience at Cyient, having held senior leadership roles across the Transportation and Semiconductor business units. Prior to joining Cyient, he spent more than a decade in senior engineering leadership positions at Airbus, Rolls-Royce, and Bombardier Transportation. Smith holds a PhD from the University of Cambridge and a first-class Bachelor of Engineering degree from the University of Manchester Institute of Science and Technology.

In his new role, Smith will continue to serve as Business Head - Transportation, overseeing the global business serving customers in highly regulated and safety-critical environments. This dual responsibility ensures continuity in the Transportation segment while expanding his oversight to broader operational functions.

Strategic Outlook

Sukamal Banerjee, Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer, highlighted Smith’s deep understanding of the business as key to his suitability for the COO role. Banerjee expressed confidence that Smith would strengthen operational excellence and execution agility.

"Andrew has demonstrated the ability to lead complex businesses with clarity, discipline, and a strong customer focus needed to drive Cyient's next phase of transformation," Banerjee said.

Smith emphasized the importance of strengthening capabilities and investing in future leaders. "We have strong foundations in place, and I look forward to working with our teams to strengthen our capabilities, invest in future leaders, and create an even greater value for our customers," Smith stated.

Key Dates

The appointment reflects Cyient's evolution towards a performance-driven operating model. The company serves over 300 customers with more than 15,000 associates across 30 countries. Banerjee thanked Prabhakar Atla for his significant contributions to the company during his tenure.

Cyient Limited has published the audio recording of its earnings conference call for the first quarter of fiscal year 2027 (Q1FY27). The call, held on July 23, 2026, provided management commentary on the company’s financial performance and operational updates for the period. This release ensures transparency and allows shareholders and analysts to review the detailed discussion surrounding the quarterly results directly from company leadership.

The recording is hosted on the company’s official website, providing direct access to stakeholders who were unable to attend the live session. Cyient notified both the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) and the National Stock Exchange of India Ltd (NSE) regarding the availability of the recording on July 24, 2026. The notification was issued by Ravi Kumar Nukala, Deputy Company Secretary, confirming that the file is ready for public consumption.

Key Details of the Release

Investors seeking to listen to the management’s perspective on the Q1FY27 results can access the audio file via the dedicated link on Cyient’s investor hub. The file is titled "Q1FY27 Conference Call Audio Recording" and is stored in MP3 format. This procedural step aligns with standard regulatory requirements for listed entities to disseminate material information equally among all stakeholders.

What This Means for Investors

While this announcement does not contain new financial data, it serves as a critical resource for those analyzing Cyient’s strategic direction and financial health for Q1FY27. Analysts and retail investors often rely on these transcripts and recordings to gauge management sentiment, clarify ambiguous points from the written financial statements, and understand forward-looking guidance. The availability of the recording ensures that all market participants have equal opportunity to digest the nuances of the earnings discussion beyond the headline numbers reported in the statutory filings.