Ramco Systems has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Anna University, Chennai on March 16, 2026, to establish a dedicated intelligent ERP laboratory for Industrial Engineering students. This strategic partnership represents a significant advancement in technology education, designed to bridge the gap between academic learning and industry requirements through practical exposure to modern enterprise resource planning systems.

MOU Framework and Partnership Details

The comprehensive agreement was signed by Dr. V. Kumaresan, Registrar i/c, Anna University, and Mr. Ravi Kula Chandran R, CFO, Ramco Systems, in the presence of senior officials from both organizations. The MOU was facilitated by the Department of Industrial Engineering, College of Engineering Guindy, Anna University.

Educational Integration and Student Benefits

Beginning with the upcoming academic year, the ERP lab will be integrated into undergraduate and postgraduate coursework, enabling students to apply classroom learning to real-world scenarios across manufacturing operations, supply chain, and finance. Students will gain hands-on experience within a secure ERP environment, setting up data inputs to configure scenarios, adjusting process parameters and navigating end-to-end workflows in a controlled academic setting.

Under this collaboration, Ramco Systems will provide access to its cloud-based ERP platform through secured login credentials. The initiative includes industry-oriented training sessions and structured avenues for internships and campus recruitment, offering a clear progression from classroom practice to career opportunities.

Academic Activities and Research Framework

The MOU framework provides for a range of academic activities and industry-academia engagements, including jointly organized seminars, workshops, and consultancy initiatives, all conducted in accordance with Anna University's norms. These activities aim to encourage applied research and strengthen the connection between industrial engineering education and real-world practice.

Leadership Perspectives

Dr. V. Kumaresan, Registrar i/c, Anna University, Chennai, emphasized the importance of aligning curriculum with emerging industry expectations, stating that the agreement enables enriching academic design with tools and workflows that students would otherwise encounter only after entering the workforce.

Mr. Balaji R, Business Unit Head - ERP, Ramco Systems, highlighted that early exposure to enterprise software helps students develop the systems-oriented mindset increasingly expected in modern industrial roles, enabling them to understand how information moves through organizations and why standardized processes matter for efficiency.

Ramco Systems Limited has completed the allotment of 21,397 equity shares under its Employee Stock Option Schemes, as approved by the Stakeholders Relationship Committee on March 11, 2026. The allotment follows the exercise of stock options by employees across multiple ESOS programs.

Stock Option Exercise Details

The allotment resulted from the exercise of stock options under three separate Employee Stock Option Schemes:

Each equity share carries a face value of Rs.10/-.

Impact on Share Capital

The allotment has resulted in an increase in the company's equity structure:

Key Management Allocation

Among the beneficiaries of the stock option exercise, Chief Financial Officer R Ravi Kula Chandran received 5,625 equity shares out of the total 21,397 shares allotted during the meeting.

Regulatory Compliance

The allotment was conducted in accordance with Regulation 30 of SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015. The company has indicated that it will apply for listing and trading permission for the newly allotted shares shortly. The information has also been made available on the company's official website at www.ramco.com .