Mphasis Shareholders Approve Appointment of Punit Sood as Independent Director
Mphasis Limited successfully completed its postal ballot process with shareholders approving the appointment of Mr. Punit Sood as Independent Director by an overwhelming 99.93% majority. The appointment is effective from December 11, 2025, to December 10, 2030, for a five-year term. Out of 1,40,611 eligible shareholders, 1,244 participated in the remote e-voting process, casting a total of 16,98,90,913 votes. The process was conducted under the supervision of scrutinizer Mr. S P Nagarajan and complied with all regulatory requirements under SEBI regulations.

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Mphasis Limited has announced the successful completion of its postal ballot process for the appointment of Mr. Punit Sood as an Independent Director. The special resolution received overwhelming shareholder approval, demonstrating strong confidence in the proposed appointment.
Postal Ballot Results
The shareholders approved Mr. Punit Sood's appointment with a decisive mandate through remote e-voting. The voting process was conducted under the supervision of Mr. S P Nagarajan, a practicing Company Secretary who served as the scrutinizer.
| Voting Outcome: | Details |
|---|---|
| Total Voters: | 1,244 |
| Total Votes Cast: | 16,98,90,913 |
| Votes in Favor: | 16,97,64,073 (99.93%) |
| Votes Against: | 1,26,840 (0.07%) |
Appointment Details
Mr. Punit Sood (DIN: 00033799) has been appointed as an Independent Director for a term of five years, effective from December 11, 2025, up to December 10, 2030. The appointment was made pursuant to Sections 149, 150, 152, 160, Schedule IV and other applicable provisions of the Companies Act, 2013.
Voting Pattern Analysis
The detailed voting breakdown reveals strong support across all shareholder categories:
| Category: | Shares Held | Votes Polled | % Polled | Votes in Favor | % in Favor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Promoter Group: | 58,299,642 | 58,299,642 | 100.00% | 58,299,642 | 100.00% |
| Public Institutions: | 124,228,421 | 111,482,042 | 89.74% | 111,356,760 | 99.89% |
| Public Non-Institutions: | 8,029,810 | 109,229 | 1.36% | 107,671 | 98.57% |
| Total: | 190,557,873 | 169,890,913 | 89.15% | 169,764,073 | 99.93% |
Process and Compliance
The postal ballot process was conducted in full compliance with regulatory requirements under Regulation 30 and Regulation 44(3) of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015. Key process details include:
- Cut-off Date: January 23, 2026
- E-voting Period: February 1, 2026 (9:00 AM IST) to March 2, 2026 (5:00 PM IST)
- Total Eligible Shareholders: 1,40,611
- E-voting Platform: National Securities Depository Limited (NSDL)
The postal ballot notice was dispatched electronically to shareholders whose email addresses were registered with the company or depositories, in accordance with MCA and SEBI circulars. The scrutinizer's report was submitted on March 2, 2026, confirming the validity of the voting process and results.
This appointment strengthens Mphasis's board composition with independent oversight, reflecting the company's commitment to robust corporate governance practices.
Historical Stock Returns for Mphasis
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -1.79% | -4.98% | -19.62% | -21.50% | -5.09% | +37.59% |


































