Data Patterns (India) Ltd passes all 9 resolutions at 28th AGM

Data Patterns (India) Limited shareholders approved all nine resolutions placed before them at the company’s 28th Annual General Meeting (AGM) held on July 31, 2026. The meeting, conducted via Video Conferencing/Other Audio-Visual Means (VC/OAVM), saw significant participation from institutional and public investors, with over 76% of outstanding shares polled. The approvals solidify the board’s composition for the coming term and ratify the financial outcomes for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2026.

The AGM was convened in accordance with Section 108 of the Companies Act, 2013, Rule 20 of the Companies (Management and Administration) Rules, 2014, and Regulation 44 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015. M D Selvaraj, Managing Partner of MDS & Associates LLP, served as the independent scrutinizer for the remote e-voting and e-voting processes. The remote e-voting window remained open from July 28, 2026, to July 30, 2026, while live voting was available during the VC session on July 31.

Voting Participation Overview

Out of a total shareholder base of 2,14,135 on the record date, 73 shareholders attended the virtual meeting. The promoter group and public institutions demonstrated high engagement levels.

Shareholder Category	Shares Held	Votes Polled	% Polling
Promoter and Promoter Group	23,742,383	23,742,383	100.00%
Public – Institutions	13,920,169	11,343,325	81.49%
Public – Non Institutions	18,321,417	7,925,415	43.26%
Total	55,983,969	43,011,123	76.83%

Ordinary Resolutions

Shareholders unanimously supported the ordinary resolutions. Item No. 1, concerning the adoption of the Financial Statements for FY26 along with the Board and Auditor reports, received 99.99% support. Item No. 2, declaring the Final Dividend for FY25-26, also passed with 99.99% approval. Item No. 9, ratifying the remuneration of Cost Auditor CMA G Sundaresan for FY25-26, secured 99.99% support as well.

Director Reappointments

The special resolutions focused on board continuity. Mr. Vijay Ananth K was reappointed as Whole-Time Director under two separate items: Item No. 3 (retiring by rotation) passed with 98.04% support, while Item No. 4 (reappointment as WTD) passed with 93.56% support. Notably, institutional investors showed some dissent on Item No. 4, with 24.92% of their votes cast against the resolution, though the promoter group’s full support ensured passage.

Independent Directors also retained their positions. Mr. Prasad Raghava Menon and Mr. Sowmyan Ramakrishnan were reappointed for a second three-year term, securing 97.94% and 99.70% support respectively. Ms. Anuradha Sharma was appointed for a second one-year term with 97.94% approval. Mr. Mathew Cyriac was redesignated/appointed as an Independent Director, passing with 84.74% support despite 15.26% opposition, primarily from institutional investors.

What the Numbers Show

The voting patterns reveal a clear divergence between promoter and institutional investor sentiment regarding specific board appointments. While promoters voted uniformly in favor of all resolutions, institutional investors opposed the reappointment of Vijay Ananth K as WTD (Item 4) and the appointment of Mathew Cyriac (Item 8) by margins of approximately 25% and 58% respectively. However, the concentrated promoter holding ensured these special resolutions passed comfortably. The high polling percentage of 76.83% indicates strong overall shareholder engagement in corporate governance matters for Data Patterns (India) Limited.

1 Day	5 Days	1 Month	6 Months	1 Year	5 Years
+3.45%	-3.40%	-1.62%	+79.24%	+67.70%	+486.60%

Data Patterns management has reaffirmed its full-year guidance for FY27, projecting revenue growth of 20% to 25% while maintaining EBITDA margins in the range of 35% to 40%. The company also anticipates securing approximately INR 2,000 crores in new orders during FY27, supplementing its existing and negotiated order pipeline.

FY27 Guidance at a Glance

The management's reaffirmation provides a clear picture of the company's financial targets for the full year. The following table summarises the key guidance parameters:

Parameter:	Details
Revenue Growth Guidance:	20% to 25%
EBITDA Margin Guidance:	35% to 40%
Expected New Order Inflows:	~INR 2,000 crores
Order Scope:	New orders, along with existing and negotiated orders

Order Inflow Expectations

A key highlight of the management commentary is the expectation of approximately INR 2,000 crores in new order wins for FY27. This is expected to be in addition to the company's existing order book and orders currently under negotiation, indicating a robust pipeline that supports the stated revenue growth guidance.

Margin Discipline and Profitability Targets

Alongside the revenue growth outlook, management has emphasised maintaining EBITDA margins between 35% and 40% for FY27. This margin guidance reflects the company's focus on operational efficiency and cost discipline as it scales its business. The combination of strong revenue growth targets and healthy margin expectations underscores management's confidence in the company's execution capabilities.

Summary

Data Patterns management has confirmed its FY27 full-year guidance, targeting 20% to 25% revenue growth and EBITDA margins of 35% to 40%. The company expects to add approximately INR 2,000 crores in new orders for the year, alongside its existing and negotiated order base. These guidance parameters reflect the management's outlook on sustained business performance through FY27.