Persistent Systems approves director reappointments and restructuring
Persistent Systems approved the reappointment of four Independent Directors for second terms to ensure governance continuity, subject to shareholder approval at the 36th AGM in July 2026. The Board also approved the transfer of shares in Persistent Systems UK Limited to Aepona Group Limited, Ireland, and the merger of MediaAgility India Private Limited into the company as part of internal restructuring.

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Persistent Systems has approved the reappointment of four Independent Directors for second terms to ensure governance continuity. The Board of Directors at its meeting on June 8, 2026, recommended the proposals for Ms. Avani Davda, Mr. Arvind Goel, Dr. Ambuj Goyal, and Mr. Dan'l Lewin. These reappointments are subject to approval by the Members of the Company at the ensuing 36th Annual General Meeting (AGM) to be held in July 2026, in accordance with the Companies Act, 2013 and SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015.
Reappointment Details
The Nomination and Remuneration Committee recommended the reappointments to prevent any gap between the completion of the existing terms and the commencement of the new terms. The specific terms for each director vary based on their current tenure and age limits.
| Director | Current Term End | Proposed New Term | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ms. Avani Davda | December 27, 2026 | December 28, 2026 to December 27, 2031 | 5 years |
| Mr. Arvind Goel | June 6, 2027 | June 7, 2027 to June 6, 2032 | 5 years |
| Dr. Ambuj Goyal | June 6, 2027 | June 7, 2027 to October 31, 2031 | Till age 75 |
| Mr. Dan'l Lewin | June 9, 2027 | June 10, 2027 to April 30, 2029 | Till age 75 |
Director Profiles and Disclosures
Ms. Avani Davda, currently a strategic advisor with the Bain Advisory Network, serves as the Chairperson of the CSR Committee. She does not have any inter-se relationship with other directors. Mr. Arvind Goel, Executive Chairman of Tata AutoComp Systems Limited, serves as Chairman of the Stakeholders Relationship and ESG Committee. The filing disclosed that Dr. Anand Deshpande and Dr. Ajit Ranade are Directors of the Mahratta Chamber of Commerce Industries and Agriculture, where Mr. Goel is also a Director.
Dr. Ambuj Goyal, who advises multiple start-ups and private equity firms, serves as Chairman of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee. His term is limited until he attains the age of 75 years in October 2031. Mr. Dan'l Lewin, former President and CEO of the Computer History Museum, serves as a Member of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee. His proposed term ends in April 2029, the month he turns 75. None of the directors are debarred from holding the office of director by any SEBI order.
Corporate Restructuring Approvals
The Board approved the transfer of 100% shareholding of Persistent Systems UK Limited from Persistent Systems Limited, India to Aepona Group Limited, Ireland as a part of internal restructuring to achieve entity rationalisation and operational efficiency. Additionally, the Board approved the merger of M/s. MediaAgility India Private Limited, a Wholly Owned Subsidiary, into Persistent Systems Limited, the Holding Company. This merger is subject to necessary statutory approvals under the Companies Act, 2013. MediaAgility India Private Limited reported a turnover of INR 365.55 million as of March 31, 2026.
Historical Stock Returns for Persistent Systems
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -1.79% | -9.92% | -3.63% | -21.80% | -14.90% | +296.13% |
How will the internal restructuring of Persistent Systems UK Limited and the merger of MediaAgility India impact the company's operational efficiency and cost structure?
What strategic benefits does Persistent Systems expect to achieve from the entity rationalization involving the transfer of UK shareholding to Aepona Group Limited?
How will the reappointment of independent directors, particularly those with expertise in ESG and CSR, influence Persistent Systems' sustainability and governance initiatives?


































