Ace Edutrend Limited Completes Independent Director Appointment with 94.61% Approval

Ace Edutrend Limited has successfully completed the appointment of Mr. Prasanna Laxmidhar Mohapatra as Non-Executive Independent Director through a postal ballot process that concluded on February 13, 2026. The company received overwhelming shareholder support with 94.61% approval for the special resolution.

Director Appointment Details

The appointment of Mr. Prasanna Laxmidhar Mohapatra (DIN: 09528267) as Non-Executive Independent Director became effective from November 14, 2025, for a term of 5 years. The company communicated the voting results to BSE Limited on February 13, 2026, following the completion of the remote e-voting process.

Parameter:	Details
Director Name:	Mr. Prasanna Laxmidhar Mohapatra
DIN:	09528267
Position:	Non-Executive Independent Director
Term Duration:	5 years
Effective Date:	November 14, 2025
Resolution Type:	Special Resolution

Voting Results and Shareholder Participation

The remote e-voting process was conducted through NSDL's platform from January 13, 2026 at 9:00 A.M. (IST) to February 11, 2026 at 5:00 P.M. (IST). Shareholders holding shares as on the cut-off date of January 2, 2026 were eligible to participate in the voting process.

Voting Category:	Votes in Favour	Votes Against	Approval %
Promoter Group:	224,062	0	100.00%
Public Non-Institutions:	901,682	64,151	93.36%
Total:	11,25,744	64,151	94.61%

Regulatory Compliance and Process

The postal ballot process was conducted in accordance with Regulation 44(3) of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015. M/s Chandan J & Associates, Practicing Company Secretaries, served as the scrutinizer to ensure the process was conducted fairly and transparently.

Process Details:	Information
Members Who Voted:	58
Total Votes Cast:	11,89,895
Scrutinizer:	M/s Chandan J & Associates
Scrutinizer Report Date:	February 12, 2026
BSE Script Code:	530093
ISIN:	INE715F01014

The scrutinizer's report confirmed that the resolution was carried by the requisite majority. The votes were unblocked on February 12, 2026, in the presence of two independent witnesses - Mr. Dishant Manocha and Mr. Nikhil Mishra, who are not employed by the company.

Communication and Documentation

The company issued the postal ballot notice on January 12, 2026, and published information relating to e-voting in two newspapers: The Impressive Time (English Daily) and Metro Media (Hindi Daily) on January 14, 2026. The voting results and scrutinizer's report have been posted on the company's website at www.aceedutrend.co.in and uploaded on NSDL's website at www.evoting.nsdl.com .

The successful completion of this postal ballot process demonstrates strong shareholder confidence in the company's governance decisions and ensures compliance with regulatory requirements for board appointments.

ACE Edutrend Limited has submitted its mandatory quarterly compliance filings to BSE Limited for the quarter ended December 31, 2025, demonstrating continued adherence to regulatory requirements under SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015.

Investor Complaint Statement Shows Clean Record

The company's registrar and share transfer agent, Beetal Financial & Computer Services (P) Ltd., provided a comprehensive statement of investor complaints for the quarter covering October 2025 to December 2025. The report demonstrates the company's strong investor relations management with zero complaints recorded across all categories.

Complaint Source:	Opening Balance	Received	Resolved	Pending
SEBI:	NIL	NIL	NIL	NIL
BSE/NSE:	NIL	NIL	NIL	NIL
Shareholders/Investors:	NIL	NIL	NIL	NIL
ODR Smart Portal:	NIL	NIL	NIL	NIL

This clean complaint record reflects the company's effective communication and service delivery to its investor base during the reporting period.

Corporate Governance Exemption Confirmed

ACE Edutrend Limited has received certification confirming its exemption from corporate governance reporting requirements under Regulation 27(2) read with Regulation 15(2) of SEBI LODR Regulations. The exemption applies to companies with paid-up equity share capital not exceeding ₹10.00 crores and net worth not exceeding ₹25.00 crores as on the last day of the previous financial year.

Practicing Company Secretary Chandan Jha of Chandan J & Associates provided the certification based on the company's financial position. The company's financial metrics for the past three years demonstrate consistent qualification for this exemption.

Financial Year:	Paid-up Capital (₹ Crores)	Net Worth (₹ Crores)
March 31, 2023:	9.16	8.92
March 31, 2024:	9.16	8.75
March 31, 2025:	9.16	7.94

Regulatory Compliance Framework

The submissions were made pursuant to Regulation 13(3) of SEBI LODR Regulations, which mandates quarterly reporting of investor complaints by listed companies. Company Secretary and Compliance Officer Nidhika Bharti (Membership No. A78750) coordinated both filings, ensuring timely compliance with regulatory deadlines.

Under the exemption provisions, ACE Edutrend Limited is not required to comply with various corporate governance regulations including those related to board composition, audit committees, nomination and remuneration committees, and other governance frameworks typically applicable to larger listed entities.

Company Profile and Operations

ACE Edutrend Limited operates in the education sector with its registered office located at 812, Aggarwal Cyber Plaza-1, Netaji Subhash Place, Pitampura, Delhi. The company trades on BSE under the symbol ACEEDU (scrip code: 530093) with ISIN INE715F01014. The company's corporate identity number is L29299DL1993PLC201811, indicating its incorporation in Delhi in 1993.