Enclosed please find a copy of the Postal Ballot Notice dated May 8, 2026, sent to the shareholders on May 11, 2026, for seeking approval for appointment of Ms. Kimsuka Narsimhan (DIN: 02102783) as Independent Director of the Company.
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HCL Technologies is seeking shareholder approval via postal ballot for the appointment of Ms. Kimsuka Narsimhan as a Non-Executive Independent Director for a 5-year term from April 20, 2026 to April 19, 2031. She was initially appointed as Additional Director on April 20, 2026, and this postal ballot is to formalize her appointment as Independent Director. Ms. Narsimhan (62 years) brings over 35 years of experience having served as CFO at Kimberly-Clark (Asia Pacific) and PepsiCo (India Region), with senior roles at Unilever. She also serves on boards of Bharti Airtel, Meesho, Akzo Nobel, and Astra Zeneca. She has been co-opted as a member of the Audit Committee and Risk Management Committee. The appointment requires a Special Resolution and will be effective upon shareholder approval.
This is a routine board governance matter. The appointment of an experienced independent director with financial and risk management expertise should strengthen board oversight and is marginally positive for shareholders.