Starcom Information Technology Limited has issued a postal ballot notice dated May 8, 2026, pursuant to Regulation 30 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015. The notice seeks approval of the company's members through a special resolution via remote e-voting for the appointment of Mr. Kalyan Kumar Vattipalli (DIN: 08407618, Independent Director ID: IDDB-DI-202410-065634) as an Independent Director of the company.

Appointment Details

The Board of Directors, on the recommendation of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee, appointed Mr. Kalyan Kumar Vattipalli as an Additional Director in the capacity of an Independent Director with effect from February 13, 2026. The proposed appointment is for a period of five years commencing from that date, and his office shall not be liable to retire by rotation. The appointment is now being placed before the members for formal approval in compliance with Section 149 read with Schedule IV of the Companies Act, 2013.

Key details of the appointment are summarised below:

Profile of the Proposed Appointee

Mr. Kalyan Kumar Vattipalli, aged 40 years, is a qualified Chartered Accountant and Company Secretary with over 15 years of experience in Corporate Finance, Fund Raising, Mergers & Acquisitions, Accounting, Auditing, Banking, Investments, Statutory Compliances, and Company Secretarial activities. He has headed the finance function of four startup companies and scaled them from the idea initiation (Series A) stage to the pre-IPO or Merger & Acquisition stage. He has demonstrated proficiency in mapping business requirements and designing and implementing systems to achieve cost control, financial discipline, and enhanced organisational efficiency.

Mr. Vattipalli has submitted a declaration confirming that he meets the criteria of independence as prescribed under Section 149(6) of the Companies Act, 2013 and Regulation 16(1)(b) of the SEBI (LODR) Regulations, 2015. He has also confirmed that he is not disqualified from being appointed as a Director under Section 164 of the Act and is not debarred from holding the office of a Director by any order of SEBI or any other authority. There is no inter se relationship between him and any other member of the Board or Key Managerial Personnel of the company.

E-Voting Schedule and Process

The remote e-voting process will be facilitated through the NSDL e-Voting platform. Members are required to cast their votes electronically within the designated window. The key dates for the postal ballot process are as follows:

Nikunj Jain, Chartered Accountant, has been appointed as the Scrutinizer to conduct the postal ballot through the remote e-voting process in a fair and transparent manner. The Scrutinizer will submit his report to the Chairman of the company upon completion of scrutiny. The results, along with the Scrutinizer's Report, will be intimated to BSE Limited and uploaded on the company's website at https://starcominfotech.com/ and on the website of National Securities Depository Limited (NSDL).

Shareholder Participation

The postal ballot notice is being sent only through electronic mode to members whose e-mail addresses are registered with the company or depositories, in compliance with applicable MCA Circulars. Members holding shares in physical mode or demat mode whose email IDs are not registered are required to provide the requisite documents to info@starcominfotech.com or contact NSDL at evoting@nsdl.com to procure login credentials. The notice is also available on the company's website at www.starcominfotech.com . The Board has noted that none of the Directors or Key Managerial Personnel of the company or their relatives, except Mr. Kalyan Kumar Vattipalli himself, is in any way concerned or interested in the resolution set out in the notice.

Starcom Information Technology Limited announced significant changes to its board structure following a meeting held on February 13, 2026, from 3:30 PM to 6:30 PM. The company appointed a new independent director and reconstituted its key board committees in compliance with regulatory requirements.

New Independent Director Appointment

The board approved the appointment of Kalyan Kumar Vattipalli as an additional director and independent director with immediate effect. The appointment is subject to approval by shareholders at the ensuing Annual General Meeting.

Professional Background

Vattipalli brings extensive expertise to the board as a professional Chartered Accountant and Company Secretary with over 15 years of experience. His areas of specialization include:

• Corporate Finance and Fund raising
• Mergers & Acquisitions
• Accounting and Auditing
• Banking and Investments
• Statutory Compliances and Company Secretarial activities

Notably, he has headed the finance function of four startup companies, successfully scaling them from Series A stage to pre-IPO/Merger & Acquisition stage. His proven ability in designing and implementing systems for cost control and financial discipline makes him a valuable addition to the board.

Board Committee Reconstitution

Following the appointment, Starcom Information Technology reconstituted its three key committees to include the new independent director:

Audit Committee

• Chairman: Ms Akthar Begum (Independent Director)
• Members: Mr Kalyan Kumar Vattipalli (Independent Director), Mr. Maddur Gundurao Mohan Kumar (Independent Director)

Nomination & Remuneration Committee

• Chairman: Ms. Akthar Begum (Independent Director)
• Members: Mr Kalyan Kumar Vattipalli (Independent Director), Mr. Supriya Kumar Guha (Non-executive director)

Stakeholder Relationship Committee

• Chairman: Mr. Supriya Kumar Guha (Non-executive director)
• Members: Mr Kalyan Kumar Vattipalli (Independent Director), Mr. Maddur Gundurao Mohan Kumar (Independent Director)

Regulatory Compliance

The company confirmed that the newly appointed director is not related to any existing directors and does not hold shares in the company. In accordance with stock exchange circular dated June 20, 2018, Starcom Information Technology verified that Vattipalli is not debarred from holding directorial positions by SEBI or any other authority. All necessary declarations have been obtained from the new director as required under regulatory guidelines.