Excelsoft Technologies approves director appointments and remuneration
Excelsoft Technologies Limited shareholders approved the appointment of Dr. Jayakumar Karuppusamy as a Non-Executive Independent Director for a five-year term and sanctioned remuneration for top executives through a postal ballot process concluded on May 29, 2026. The resolutions, passed under Regulation 44 of the SEBI LODR Regulations, 2015, included a fixed salary cap of ₹4,80,00,000 per annum for Mr. Dhananjaya Sudhanva, Chairman and Managing Director, and ₹1,50,00,000 per annum for Mrs. Shruthi Sudhanva, Whole Time Director. Additionally, shareholders approved a remuneration range of ₹75,00,000 to ₹1,50,00,000 for Mr. Adarsh Sudhindratheertha Mysore, Chief Innovations Officer, a Related Party Transaction that faced significant opposition from public institutions.

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Excelsoft Technologies Limited shareholders have approved the appointment of Dr. Jayakumar Karuppusamy as a Non-Executive Independent Director and sanctioned remuneration for top executives, including the Chairman and Managing Director, through a postal ballot process concluded on May 29, 2026. The resolutions, which required shareholder consent under Regulation 44 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, secure leadership compensation and governance structure for the company.
The postal ballot sought approval for four key resolutions. Dr. Jayakumar Karuppusamy (DIN: 03615535) was appointed as a Non-Executive Independent Director for a term of five consecutive years effective from March 10, 2026, to March 09, 2031. Shareholders also approved the remuneration for Mr. Dhananjaya Sudhanva, Chairman and Managing Director (DIN: 00423641), and Mrs. Shruthi Sudhanva, Whole Time Director (DIN: 06426159). Additionally, members sanctioned the holding of an office or place of profit and remuneration for Mr. Adarsh Sudhindratheertha Mysore, Chief Innovations Officer.
Voting Results
The remote e-voting process commenced on April 30, 2026, and concluded on May 29, 2026. Padmavathi and Vijayesh Associates LLP served as the scrutinizer for the process. A total of 77,507 shareholders were on record as of April 24, 2026. The resolutions were passed with the requisite majority, though the resolution regarding the Chief Innovations Officer saw significant opposition from public institutions.
| Resolution | Votes For | Votes Against | % For | % Against |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Appointment of Dr. Jayakumar Karuppusamy | 72,895,446 | 32,812 | 99.95 | 0.05 |
| Remuneration for Mr. Dhananjaya Sudhanva | 70,810,903 | 2,117,223 | 97.10 | 2.90 |
| Remuneration for Mrs. Shruthi Sudhanva | 70,810,779 | 2,117,223 | 97.10 | 2.90 |
| Remuneration for Mr. Adarsh Sudhindratheertha Mysore | 2,810,647 | 2,117,375 | 57.03 | 42.97 |
Remuneration Details
The remuneration approved for Mr. Dhananjaya Sudhanva includes a fixed salary not exceeding ₹4,80,00,000 per annum, along with perquisites such as club memberships, personal accident and group life insurance, and medical reimbursements. The package also provides for a minimum remuneration payable even in years of inadequate profit. Mrs. Shruthi Sudhanva was approved a fixed salary not exceeding ₹1,50,00,000 per annum with similar benefits and minimum remuneration protections.
For Mr. Adarsh Sudhindratheertha Mysore, shareholders approved a remuneration range between ₹75,00,000 and ₹1,50,00,000 per annum. This resolution was classified as a Related Party Transaction under Section 188 of the Companies Act, 2013, and required approval via an ordinary resolution. Public institutions voted largely against this resolution, with 73.16% of institutional votes cast opposing it.
Historical Stock Returns for Excelsoft Technologies
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -0.26% | -4.83% | -10.13% | -5.76% | -33.63% | -33.63% |
How will the company address the concerns raised by public institutions regarding the remuneration for the Chief Innovations Officer?
What strategic value will Dr. Jayakumar Karuppusamy bring to the board during his five-year tenure?
Will the high level of opposition to the Chief Innovations Officer's pay impact future executive compensation proposals?


































