Octaware Technologies has appointed M/s R & D Company Secretaries as its secretarial auditor for a consecutive five-year period. The Board of Directors approved the appointment during its meeting held on August 20, 2026, covering the financial years from FY26 to FY30.

The firm, which holds Peer Review Certificate No. 8258/2026, will conduct secretarial audits in accordance with Section 204 of the Companies Act, 2013. The appointment is subject to approval by shareholders at the company's ensuing Annual General Meeting (AGM).

Auditor Profile

M/s R & D Company Secretaries is a peer-reviewed firm of practicing company secretaries with Firm Unique Identification No. P2005DE011200. The firm provides professional services in corporate planning, restructuring, mergers and acquisitions, corporate laws, and SEBI-related matters.

Debabrata Deb Nath, the Managing Partner of the firm, is a Fellow member of the Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI) with approximately 17 years of experience in providing corporate advisory services.

Regulatory Disclosure

The appointment was disclosed under Regulation 30 and Regulation 33 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015. The disclosure also references SEBI Circular No. SEBI/HO/49/14/14(7)2025-CFD-POD2/I/3762/2026 dated January 30, 2026.

There are no disclosed relationships between the directors of Octaware Technologies and the appointed auditor.

Octaware Technologies has accepted the resignation of Ms Rabia Khan as Non-Executive Independent Director, effective August 13, 2026. The Board of Directors formally noted the cessation during its meeting held on August 20, 2026.

Ms Khan cited pre-occupation with other professional assignments as the reason for her departure. In her resignation letter dated August 13, 2026, she confirmed there were no other material reasons for stepping down and stated that no unresolved matters required her continued involvement beyond ordinary course actions.

The company disclosed the change under Regulation 30 and Regulation 33 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015. The filing confirms Ms Khan’s DIN is 08355059 and details the cessation date as August 13, 2026.

Board Confirmation

The Board acknowledged the resignation in compliance with Para A, Part A, Clauses 7 and 7B of Schedule III of the SEBI LODR Regulations. Ms Khan expressed appreciation to the Board, management, and employees for their support during her tenure.