Infosys has achieved significant recognition in the European financial services market, securing the top position as IT services provider for Banking in Europe and Financial Services in the Nordics according to Whitelane Research studies. The global leader in AI-first business consulting and technology services announced these achievements on April 30, 2026, highlighting its strong performance across multiple categories in the competitive IT services landscape.

Key Rankings and Recognition

The Whitelane Research studies positioned Infosys at the forefront of IT services providers across several critical categories:

Infosys achieved an 83% score in general satisfaction among IT service providers serving the European Banking industry, representing a three percentage point improvement over the 2024/2025 period that led to the top ranking.

Study Methodology and Scope

The Whitelane Research studies provide comprehensive insights into IT sourcing performance across the financial services sector. The 2025/2026 Financial Services Europe study surveyed close to 600 participants from Europe's top IT spending financial services organizations, evaluating over 1,500 unique IT sourcing relationships. The evaluation criteria included:

• Service delivery quality
• Account management effectiveness
• Pricing competitiveness
• Innovation capabilities
• Transformation expertise

Similarly, the Nordics 2026 study gathered insights from over 450 participants across leading IT-spending organizations, assessing over 1,000 unique IT sourcing relationships based on service delivery, account management, value for money, and security.

Technology Leadership and Differentiation

The recognition underscores Infosys' AI-first approach in enabling financial institutions to modernize operations, improve decision-making, and elevate customer experience. Through Infosys Topaz, an AI-first offering using generative and agentic AI technologies, the company helps global enterprises unlock AI value at scale while ensuring responsible and scalable adoption.

Infosys also demonstrated leadership in cloud services through Infosys Cobalt, a comprehensive suite of services, solutions, and platforms designed to accelerate enterprise cloud adoption. This contributed to its top three positioning in Cloud & Infrastructure Services, highlighting expertise in Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) and Platform as a Service (PaaS) offerings.

Industry Expert Commentary

Alex van den Bergh, Head of Research, Europe at Whitelane Research, emphasized that the studies highlight how service providers are responding to rising client expectations around quality, transformation, and cloud-led modernization. He noted that Infosys stands out for its consistent delivery, strong client engagement, and ability to support financial institutions through complex changes.

Jay Nair, EVP and Industry Head, Financial Services at Infosys, expressed pride in the recognition from both Whitelane Research and clients across Europe and the Nordics financial services industry. He highlighted the company's commitment to delivering client needs at scale and driving innovation through investments in digital, cloud, and transformation capabilities.

Infosys has confirmed the dispatch of its postal ballot notice seeking shareholder approval for director appointments, following up with newspaper advertisements in Business Standard (English) and Prajavani (Kannada) on April 25, 2026. The company has engaged National Securities Depository Limited (NSDL) to facilitate remote e-voting for the appointment of Diane Enberg Jurgens as an independent director and the re-appointment of Helene Auriol Potier for a second term.

Postal Ballot Notice Dispatch Confirmation

Infosys officially confirmed the dispatch of postal ballot notices through a communication dated April 25, 2026, addressed to BSE Limited, National Stock Exchange of India Limited, and New York Stock Exchange. The confirmation included newspaper advertisements published in Business Standard (English) and Prajavani (Kannada) to ensure widespread shareholder awareness. Company Secretary A.G.S. Manikantha digitally signed the dispatch confirmation, with the document also being hosted on the company's website at www.infosys.com .

E-Voting Schedule and Process

The remote e-voting facility will commence at 9:00 a.m. IST on Saturday, April 25, 2026, and conclude at 5:00 p.m. IST on Sunday, May 24, 2026. Shareholders whose names appear in the register of members or beneficial owners as of Friday, April 17, 2026, are eligible to participate. The results of the postal ballot will be announced on or before Tuesday, May 26, 2026, by 5:00 p.m. IST.

Director Appointments for Shareholder Approval

The Board of Directors, following recommendations from the Nomination and Remuneration Committee, has proposed two special resolutions for shareholder consideration through the postal ballot process.

Professional Background of Nominees

Diane Enberg Jurgens brings extensive global C-suite experience, currently serving on the boards of Standard Chartered and World 50. Her career includes leadership roles as Chief Information Officer at The Walt Disney Company (2020-2023) and Chief Technology Officer at BHP (2015-2020). She holds an MBA from Seattle University and a master's degree in electrical engineering from the University of Washington.

Helene Auriol Potier, currently serving as an independent director since May 26, 2023, has a distinguished career spanning digital technologies and telecommunications across multiple geographies. She serves on the boards of Accor S.A., Randstad N.V., and Oddo BHF S.C.A., and holds a Master of Science in Engineering from Telecom Paris and an Executive MBA from INSEAD.

Regulatory Compliance and Governance

Both appointments comply with Regulation 30 and Regulation 44 of the SEBI Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements Regulations, 2015, and Sections 108 and 110 of the Companies Act, 2013. The board has appointed Hemanth, Holla & Co. as the scrutinizer to conduct the postal ballot and e-voting process in a fair and transparent manner. The company has received all statutory disclosures and declarations from both directors, confirming their eligibility and independence under applicable laws.