NCLT Sanctions Persistent Systems Merger with Arrka Infosec
Persistent Systems Limited received NCLT sanction on April 21, 2026, for absorbing wholly owned subsidiary Arrka Infosec Private Limited. The official notification was received via email at 2138 Hrs IST. The certified copy of the order is awaited and will be submitted to stock exchanges upon receipt.

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persistent systems announced that the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT), Mumbai, has sanctioned the merger of its wholly owned subsidiary Arrka Infosec Private Limited into the holding company through absorption. The order was passed by the Hon'ble NCLT on April 21, 2026, pursuant to the scheme of merger between the two entities.
The official notification regarding the tribunal's order was received by the company via email on April 21, 2026, at 2138 Hrs IST. The intimation was submitted to the stock exchanges under Regulation 30 of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, read with the disclosure dated May 16, 2025, submitted under Regulation 37(6) of the LODR Regulations.
Merger Details
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Transferor Company | Arrka Infosec Private Limited (Wholly Owned Subsidiary) |
| Transferee Company | Persistent Systems Limited (Holding Company) |
| Merger Type | Absorption |
| NCLT Order Date | April 21, 2026 |
| Notification Received | April 21, 2026 at 2138 Hrs IST |
The certified copy of the NCLT order is currently awaited by the company. Upon receipt, the same will be submitted to the stock exchanges in due course as required under the regulatory framework. The company referenced its earlier intimation under reference number NSE & BSE / 2025-26 / 021 dated April 24, 2025, in relation to this matter.
The filing was signed by Amit Atre, Company Secretary, on behalf of Persistent Systems Limited. The intimation was addressed to the Managers of Corporate Services at both the National Stock Exchange of India Limited and BSE Limited for their information and record.
Historical Stock Returns for Persistent Systems
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -6.28% | -13.69% | +0.48% | -18.65% | -8.06% | +406.38% |
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