Octaware Technologies appoints Divya Mittal as independent director
Octaware Technologies Ltd appointed Divya Mittal as an additional non-executive independent director effective August 20, 2026. The five-year term requires shareholder approval. Mittal brings two decades of experience in pharma and healthcare HR and sales.

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Octaware Technologies has appointed Divya Mittal as an additional director in the category of non-executive independent director. The Board of Directors approved the appointment on August 17, 2026, based on the recommendation of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee.
The appointment takes effect on August 20, 2026, for a first term of five consecutive years, concluding on August 19, 2031. This tenure is subject to the approval of the company’s shareholders. Ms Mittal is not liable to retire by rotation.
Regulatory Compliance and Independence
In compliance with Regulation 30 and 33 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, Octaware confirmed that Ms Mittal meets the criteria of independence under the Companies Act, 2013 and SEBI LODR Regulations. She has provided requisite declarations confirming she is not debarred from holding office by SEBI or any other authority and is not disqualified under Section 164 of the Companies Act, 2013.
Profile of Appointee
Divya Mittal (DIN: 11902340) holds an MBA in Marketing, a B.Sc. in Biology, and a B.Ed. She possesses more than 20 years of experience primarily within pharmaceutical and healthcare companies.
Her professional background includes:
- Current role managing HR, sales, and marketing at Dr. Fresh Assets Ltd.
- Previous tenures with Pfizer India, Cipla, and Innovex India in roles focused on sales, marketing, team management, and training.
- Training experience with Aventis Pharma and HCL Infosys.
Ms Mittal disclosed no relationships with existing directors and holds no committee memberships or chairmanships at this stage.
Historical Stock Returns for Octaware Technologies
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
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| 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | -18.90% | +97.77% | -34.08% |
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