The Exchange has sought clarification from Protean eGov Technologies Limited with respect to recent news item captioned Protean eGov Technologies shares plunge 20% after downgrade amid PAN 2.0 project withdrawal. The response from the Company is attached.
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NSE sought clarification from Protean eGov Technologies after an Economic Times article reported a 20% stock plunge and downgrade linked to the PAN 2.0 project withdrawal. Protean confirmed it had participated in the Income Tax Department's (ITD) PAN 2.0 RFP (originally disclosed on August 31, 2024) and the outcome was intimated to the exchange on May 18, 2025, indicating the company did not win the bid. The PAN 2.0 project relates to a new Managed Service Provider mandate for revamping ITD's core PAN systems, which is distinct from Protean's existing 2003 mandate for PAN card processing and issuance. The company stated that the lost opportunity has only 'limited or minimal' impact on its current PAN processing business. Protean also confirmed the article had a material impact on its market valuation and held a business update call on May 19, 2025 to address investor concerns.
Negative near-term sentiment as a major growth opportunity (PAN 2.0) was lost, triggering an analyst downgrade and a sharp 20% stock fall. However, existing revenue streams from the 2003 PAN mandate appear largely unaffected, which may limit long-term damage if the company successfully defends its claim.