SecureKloud Technologies Limited has issued a postal ballot notice to shareholders seeking approval for the appointment of two independent directors through remote e-voting. The company has scheduled the voting process to enable shareholders to participate in key governance decisions regarding board composition.

Proposed Director Appointments

The postal ballot seeks shareholder approval for two special resolutions related to independent director appointments:

Both candidates were initially appointed as additional directors on February 12, 2026, and now require shareholder approval for their formal appointment as independent directors for five consecutive years.

Candidate Profiles and Expertise

Mr. Duraiswamy Basuvaiah brings over 30 years of experience in institutional leadership, governance, and regulatory compliance. He holds a Ph.D. in Pharmacy along with M.Pharmacy and B.Pharmacy degrees, all achieved with first-class honors. Currently serving as Principal & Professor at JSS College of Pharmacy and as an independent director on another listed company's board, he specializes in corporate governance, risk oversight, technology-enabled research ecosystems, and human capital development.

Mrs. Annaganalaur Srimathi Venkata Narayanan contributes 14+ years of leadership experience in academic governance and institutional coordination. She holds M.Phil and M.A. degrees in Economics and currently serves as an independent director at California Software Company Limited. Her expertise spans corporate governance, compliance culture, ESG initiatives, and stakeholder communication.

E-Voting Schedule and Process

The company has established a comprehensive timeline for the postal ballot process:

Shareholders registered as of the cut-off date of April 03, 2026, are eligible to participate in the remote e-voting process. The company has engaged Central Depository Services (India) Limited (CDSL) to facilitate the e-voting platform.

Scrutinizer and Compliance

Mr. Jayanth Vishwanathan (FCS No. F7968 & COP No. 14642) of M/s. RBJV & Associates, Practicing Company Secretaries, has been appointed as the scrutinizer to conduct the postal ballot process. The scrutinizer will submit the voting results report within two working days of the voting conclusion.

Board Recommendations

The Board of Directors, based on recommendations from the Nomination & Remuneration Committee, has endorsed both appointments. The board believes that the candidates' experience in finance, operations, and governance will contribute significantly to the company's growth trajectory. Both candidates have submitted all required declarations and confirmations regarding their independence and eligibility under the Companies Act, 2013 and SEBI regulations.

The proposed resolutions, if approved, will be deemed passed on the last date of remote e-voting, May 06, 2026. The postal ballot notice and detailed instructions for e-voting are available on the company's website at www.securekloud.com and the CDSL e-voting portal.

SecureKloud Technologies Limited has disclosed the remittance of a penalty amount totaling Rs. 3.5 crore to the Securities Appellate Tribunal (SAT) following directions from the tribunal's order dated March 6, 2026. The disclosure was made under Regulation 30 read with Schedule III of SEBI (LODR) Regulations, 2015.

Penalty Payment Details

The penalty payment was distributed between the company and its promoter as follows:

Regulatory Compliance

The payment was made in compliance with the directions issued by the Hon'ble Securities Appellate Tribunal through their order dated March 6, 2026. The company had previously intimated the stock exchanges about this matter through reference SK/CHN/2025-26/E60 dated March 9, 2026.

Official Disclosure

The disclosure was signed by Jayashree Vasudevan, Company Secretary and Compliance Officer of SecureKloud Technologies Limited, and was digitally authenticated on March 27, 2026. The communication was addressed to both the National Stock Exchange of India Limited and BSE Limited, where the company's shares are listed under the symbol EQ-SECURKLOUD and scrip code 512161 respectively.

The company stated that the penalty remittance was completed on March 27, 2026, ensuring full compliance with the tribunal's directions. This disclosure fulfills the company's obligation to keep investors and regulatory authorities informed about material developments affecting the organization.