Ace Edutrend Limited has successfully appointed Mr. Prasanna Laxmidhar Mohapatra as a Non-Executive Independent Director through a postal ballot process that concluded with strong shareholder approval. The company announced the voting results on February 13, 2026, following the completion of the remote e-voting process.

Appointment Details and Voting Results

The special resolution for appointing Mr. Prasanna Laxmidhar Mohapatra (DIN: 09528267) as Non-Executive Independent Director received overwhelming support from shareholders. The appointment is effective from November 14, 2025, for a term of 5 years.

E-Voting Process and 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.

Regulatory Compliance and Scrutiny

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.

The scrutinizer's report, dated February 12, 2026, 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 had 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 will also be 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.

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.

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.