Systematix Corporate Services EGM Approves Mr. Vijaykumar Gautam as Independent Director
Systematix Corporate Services Limited successfully conducted its (01/2026-27) Extra-Ordinary General Meeting on April 17, 2026, approving the appointment of Mr. Vijaykumar Gautam as Non-Executive Independent Director for a five-year term from January 21, 2026 to January 20, 2031. The special resolution received 100% shareholder approval with 110,273,532 votes in favour out of 110,273,542 total votes polled. Mr. Gautam, an IAS officer of the 1987 batch Maharashtra cadre, brings extensive experience in public administration, finance, and information technology.

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Systematix Corporate Services Limited successfully conducted its (01/2026-27) Extra-Ordinary General Meeting on Friday, April 17, 2026, through video conferencing. The meeting addressed one special resolution to appoint Mr. Vijaykumar Gautam (DIN: 07358773) as a Non-Executive Independent Director of the company. The resolution was passed with the requisite majority following comprehensive voting procedures.
Meeting Overview
The Extra-Ordinary General Meeting commenced at 11.00 a.m. and concluded at 11.18 a.m., conducted in full compliance with Ministry of Corporate Affairs circulars, the Companies Act, 2013, and SEBI Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements Regulations, 2015. Mr. Divyesh Badiyani, Company Secretary & Compliance Officer, facilitated the proceedings, while Mr. Nikhil Khandelwal, Chairman & Managing Director, led the meeting.
| Meeting Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Date | Friday, April 17, 2026 |
| Time | 11.00 a.m. to 11.18 a.m. |
| Format | Video Conferencing / Audio Visual Means |
| Meeting Type | (01/2026-27) Extra-Ordinary General Meeting |
| Notice Date | March 17, 2026 |
| Record Date | April 10, 2026 |
Director Appointment Details
Mr. Vijaykumar Gautam has been appointed as Non-Executive Independent Director for a period of 5 years effective from January 21, 2026 to January 20, 2031. The appointment follows a change in designation from Additional, Non-Executive, Independent Director to Non-Executive Independent Director. Mr. Gautam is an Indian Administrative Service officer of the 1987 batch of the Maharashtra cadre and has served as Additional Chief Secretary to the Government of Maharashtra.
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Name | Mr. Vijaykumar Gautam |
| DIN | 07358773 |
| Designation | Non-Executive Independent Director |
| Appointment Term | January 21, 2026 to January 20, 2031 |
| Relationship with Directors | Not related to any Directors, Manager and Key Managerial Personnel |
Mr. Gautam completed his schooling in Bokaro Steel City and graduated with distinction in Physics (Honours) from St. Xavier's College, Ranchi. He pursued his M.Sc. in Physics from the University of Delhi and later acquired a Master's degree in Economics from Pune. He has also undertaken advanced certificate programmes in Public Administration from the London School of Economics, Blockchain Strategy from Oxford Business School, and Finance from Harvard Business School.
Voting Participation and Results
The company provided comprehensive voting facilities including remote e-voting from April 14-16, 2026, and e-voting during the EGM. A total of 11,368 shareholders were on record as of April 10, 2026. The meeting saw participation from 46 shareholders through video conferencing, comprising 7 from the Promoter and Promoter Group and 39 from the Public category.
| Category | Number of Shareholders Attended via Video Conferencing |
|---|---|
| Promoters and Promoter Group | 7 |
| Public | 39 |
| Total | 46 |
Resolution Outcome
The special resolution to appoint Mr. Vijaykumar Gautam as Non-Executive Independent Director received overwhelming shareholder support. The voting results demonstrated strong approval across all shareholder categories.
| Category | Shares Held | Votes Polled | Votes in Favour | Votes Against | % in Favour |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Promoter and Promoter Group | 96,364,492 | 96,364,492 | 96,364,492 | - | 100.00 |
| Public-Institutions | 5,707,774 | - | - | - | - |
| Public-Non Institutions | 34,465,744 | 13,909,050 | 13,909,040 | 10 | 100.00 |
| Total | 136,538,010 | 110,273,542 | 110,273,532 | 10 | 100.00 |
The scrutinizer's report confirmed that 88 members voted in favour with 110,273,532 votes, while 1 member voted against with 10 votes. The resolution was declared passed with the requisite majority. Mrs. Sonam Jain served as the scrutinizer for the voting process, with the votes unblocked in the presence of independent witnesses Ms. Aditi Singh and Mr. Sauhadra Tiwari at 12:20 p.m. on April 17, 2026. Mr. Vijaykumar Gautam is not debarred from holding office of director by virtue of any order of Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) or any other such authority.
Historical Stock Returns for Systematix Corporate Services
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| +2.13% | +1.32% | +21.59% | -55.74% | -47.77% | -47.77% |
How will Mr. Gautam's extensive IT and e-governance background influence Systematix's digital transformation strategy and technology investments?
What specific governance reforms or strategic initiatives might the company pursue with this strengthened independent board composition?
Could this appointment signal Systematix's plans to expand into government-related financial services or public sector consulting given Mr. Gautam's administrative experience?


































