Crisil Limited Announces Completion of Independent Director Shyamala Gopinath's Term

Crisil Limited has announced the completion of Ms. Shyamala Gopinath's term as Independent Director, effective December 31, 2025. The company has formally notified both the National Stock Exchange of India and BSE Limited about this board change in compliance with regulatory requirements.

Board Change Details

The company has provided comprehensive details about the directorship change as mandated under Regulation 30 of SEBI Listing Regulations. The following table summarizes the key particulars:

Particulars:	Details
Reason for Change:	Completion of term as Independent Director
Date of Cessation:	December 31, 2025
Director Identification Number:	02362921
Regulatory Compliance:	SEBI Listing Regulations, Regulation 30

Formal Communication

Ms. Shyamala Gopinath formally communicated her tenure completion to the Board of Directors on December 30, 2025. In her letter addressed to the board, she requested the company to take note of the information and arrange for necessary regulatory filings as applicable.

The outgoing Independent Director expressed her gratitude to the Management and Board for the opportunities she had during her tenure. She specifically acknowledged the support and cooperation received throughout her association with the company.

Company's Acknowledgment

The Board of Directors and Management of Crisil Limited have placed on record their deep appreciation for the contributions made by Ms. Shyamala Gopinath during her association with the company. The company has completed all necessary regulatory filings and notifications to stock exchanges as required under SEBI guidelines.

Company Secretary Minal Bhosale (ACS 12999) has signed the official communication to stock exchanges, ensuring compliance with SEBI Circular No. SEBI/HO/CFD/PoD2/CIR/P/0155 dated November 11, 2024. The company has submitted all required documentation, including the formal letter from Ms. Gopinath, to maintain transparency and regulatory compliance.

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CRISIL , a leading analytics and risk solutions provider, has successfully concluded its postal ballot process, resulting in the appointment of Mr. Dinesh Khara (DIN: 06737041) as an Independent Director. The shareholders of the company showed strong support for this decision through a special resolution passed via e-voting.

Voting Results

The e-voting process, which ran from September 26 to October 25, saw a significant turnout with 88.50% of the total shares participating. The results were as follows:

Category	Votes Polled	Votes in Favor	Votes Against	% in Favor
Promoter and Promoter Group	4,87,32,586	4,87,32,586	0	100.00
Public Institutions	1,17,33,204	1,16,82,798	50,406	99.57
Public Non-Institutions	42,55,657	42,54,755	902	99.98
Total	6,47,21,447	6,46,70,139	51,308	99.92

Key Details of the Postal Ballot

Cut-off Date: September 19
Total Eligible Shareholders: 73,693
Voting Period: September 26 (9:00 AM) to October 25 (5:00 PM)
Scrutinizer: Mr. S.N. Vishwanathan, Practicing Company Secretary

Outcome and Implications

The special resolution for Mr. Khara's appointment was passed with an overwhelming majority, securing 99.92% of the votes in favor. This strong endorsement from shareholders across all categories - promoters, institutions, and individual investors - reflects a high level of confidence in Mr. Khara's potential contribution to CRISIL's board.

The appointment of Mr. Dinesh Khara as an Independent Director is expected to bring valuable insights and expertise to CRISIL's governance structure. As an Independent Director, Mr. Khara will play a crucial role in providing objective oversight and strategic guidance to the company.

CRISIL Limited has stated that the voting results and the scrutinizer's report will be made available on the company's website ( www.crisil.com ) and on the National Securities Depository Limited (NSDL) website ( www.evoting.nsdl.com ) for public reference.

This development underscores CRISIL's commitment to maintaining robust corporate governance practices and ensuring diverse perspectives at the board level. The high participation rate in the e-voting process also demonstrates the active engagement of CRISIL's shareholders in key corporate decisions.