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Starcom Information Technology Ltd Proxy Solicitation & Information Statement 2026

May 11, 2026

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STARCOM

Starcom Information Technology Limited

Phone: +91-80-67650000 Email: [email protected]

Website: www.starcominfotech.com

8th May 2026

To

The Manager

Listing Department

BSE Limited

Phiroze Jeejeebhoy Towers

Dalal Street

Mumbai – 400001

Dear Sir/Madam,

Subject: Submission of Postal Ballot Notice pursuant to Regulation 30 of SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015

Pursuant to Regulation 30 and other applicable provisions of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, please find enclosed herewith the Postal Ballot Notice dated 08 May 2026 along with the Explanatory Statement, seeking approval of the Members of the Company via a special resolution through remote e-voting for the appointment of Mr. Kalyan Kumar Vattipalli (DIN: 08407618) as an Independent Director of the Company.

The remote e-voting period shall commence on 09 May 2026 at 9:00 A.M. (IST) and end on 07 June 2026 at 5:00 P.M. (IST).

The Postal Ballot Notice is also being made available on the website of the Company at www.starcominfotech.com.

You are requested to take the above information on record and disseminate the same on your website.

Thanking You,

Yours faithfully,

For Starcom Information Technology Limited

Sd/-

Joydeep Sarkar

Company Secretary & Compliance Officer

ACS: 60357

Regd office: Sheriff Centre, 73/1, St Mark's Road, Bengaluru - 560 001

CIN:L67120KA1995PLC078846, Phone: 91 80 2227 8283 / 2227 1797

Email: [email protected] Website: www.starcominfotech.com

STARCOM

Starcom Information Technology Limited

Phone: +91-80-67650000 Email: [email protected]

Website: www.starcominfotech.com

Notice for Postal Ballot

[Notice pursuant to Section 110 of the Companies Act, 2013, read with Rule 22(1) of the Companies (Management and Administration) Rules, 2014]

Dear Member(s),

Notice is hereby given pursuant to Section 110 read with Section 108 of the Companies Act, 2013 ("the Act") and other applicable provisions, if any, of the Act and Rule 20 and Rule 22 of the Companies (Management and Administration) Rules, 2014 (including any statutory modification or reenactment thereof for the time being in force) ("Rules"), Regulation 44 of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 ("SEBI Listing Regulations") and the Secretarial Standard on General Meetings issued by the Institute of Company Secretaries of India ("SS-2"), as amended from time to time, read with the General Circular Nos. 14/2020 dated April 8, 2020, 17/2020 dated April 13, 2020, and subsequent circulars issued in this regard, the latest being 09/2024 dated September 19, 2024 issued by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs ("MCA") (hereinafter collectively referred to as "MCA Circulars"), to transact the following special businesses as considered in the resolutions appended below through Postal Ballot only by way of remote e-voting ("e-voting"):

Item Number 1: To consider and approve the appointment of Mr. Kalyan Kumar Vattipalli (DIN 08407618 and ID no. IDDB-DI-202410-065634) as the Independent Director of the Company

To consider and if thought fit, to pass, with or without modification, the following Resolution:

"RESOLVED THAT pursuant to the provisions of Sections 149, 150, 152, and other applicable provisions, if any, of the Companies Act, 2013 and the Rules made thereunder, read with Schedule IV to the Companies Act, 2013, (including any statutory modifications, amendments and reenactments made thereof), Regulation 16(1)(b) and other applicable provisions of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, and the Articles of Association of the Company, Mr. Kalyan Kumar Vattipalli (DIN 08407618 and ID no. IDDB-DI-202410-065634), who has submitted a declaration that he meets the criteria for independence as provided in Section 149(6) of the Companies Act, 2013 and Regulation 16(1)(b) of the SEBI (LODR) Regulations, 2015, and who is eligible for appointment, be and is hereby appointed as an Independent Director of the Company with immediate effect for a period of five years commencing on the 13th Day of February 2026 and whose office shall not be liable to retire by rotation.

RESOLVED FURTHER THAT the Board of Directors has received a declaration from Mr. Kalyan Kumar Vattipalli (DIN 08407618 and ID no. IDDB-DI-202410-065634) confirming that he meets the criteria of independence as prescribed under Section 149(6) of the Companies Act, 2013 and Regulation 16(1)(b) of the SEBI (LODR) Regulations, 2015, and that he is not

Regd office: Sheriff Centre, 73/1, St Mark's Road, Bengaluru - 560 001

CIN:L67120KA1995PLC078846, Phone: 91 80 2227 8283 / 2227 1797

Email: [email protected] Website: www.starcominfotech.com

STARCOM

Starcom Information Technology Limited

Phone: +91-80-67650000 Email: [email protected]

Website: www.starcominfotech.com

disqualified from being appointed as a Director in terms of Section 164 of the Companies Act, 2013.

RESOLVED FURTHER THAT the Board of Directors has evaluated the performance of Mr. Kalyan Kumar Vattipalli (DIN 08407618 and ID no. IDDB-DI-202410-065634) and is satisfied with his integrity, expertise, and experience, and believes that her appointment would be beneficial to the Company.

RESOLVED FURTHER THAT any of the directors or the company secretary of the company be and is hereby authorized to file the necessary forms with the Registrar of Companies, including Form DIR-12, and to make necessary entries in the statutory registers of the Company, and to do all such acts, deeds, and things as may be necessary to give effect to this resolution.

RESOLVED FURTHER THAT a copy of this resolution, certified to be true by any Director or the Company Secretary of the Company, be forwarded to all concerned authorities and persons for their information and necessary action."

By order of the Board

For and on Behalf of
Starcom Information Technology Limited
(CIN: L67120KA1995PLC078846)

Sd/-
Joydeep Sarkar
Company Secretary
ACS: 60357

Date: 8th May 2026
Place: Bengaluru

Regd office: Sheriff Centre, 73/1, St Mark's Road, Bengaluru - 560 001

CIN:L67120KA1995PLC078846, Phone: 91 80 2227 8283 / 2227 1797

Email: [email protected] Website: www.starcominfotech.com

STARCOM

Starcom Information Technology Limited

Phone: +91-80-67650000 Email: [email protected]

Website: www.starcominfotech.com

IMPORTANT NOTES:

  1. In compliance with the aforesaid MCA Circulars, this Postal Ballot Notice is being sent only through electronic mode to those Members whose e-mail addresses are registered with the Company/Depositories. The communication of assent or dissent of the Members would take place only through the remote e-voting system. If your e-mail address is not registered with the Company/Depositories, please follow the process provided in the Notes to receive this Postal Ballot Notice.

  2. The Explanatory Statement pursuant to Sections 102, 110 of the Companies, 2013 ('the Act') read with Rule 22 of the Companies (Management and Administration) Rules, 2014 ('Rules') and other applicable provisions, as amended from time to time setting out all material facts relating to the resolutions mentioned in this Postal Ballot Notice is annexed hereto.

  3. Pursuant to Rule 22(5) of the Rules, the Board of Directors of your Company has appointed Nikunj Jain, Chartered Accountant, as the Scrutinizer to conduct the Postal Ballot through remote e-voting process in a fair and transparent manner.

  4. The remote e-voting period commences from 9.00 a.m. (IST) on 9th May 2026, and ends at 5:00 p.m. (IST) on 7th June 2026.

  5. The Scrutinizer will submit his report to the Chairman of the Company or any person authorized by him upon completion of the scrutiny of the votes cast through remote e-voting.

  6. The results of the Postal Ballot will be announced on or before 5:00 p.m. (IST) on 9th June 2026.

  7. The said results along with the Scrutinizer's Report would be intimated to BSE Limited, where the Equity Shares of the Company are listed. The results will also be uploaded on the Company's website https://starcominfotech.com/ and on the website of National Securities Depository Limited ("NSDL").

  8. Relevant documents referred to in this Postal Ballot Notice and the Explanatory Statement are open for inspection by the Members at the Registered Office of the Company during business hours on all working days, until the last date of remote e-voting.

INSTRUCTIONS OF SHAREHOLDERS FOR REMOTE E-VOTING:

How do I vote electronically using NSDL e-Voting system?

The way to vote electronically on NSDL e-Voting system consists of "Two Steps" which are mentioned below:

Step 1: Access to NSDL e-Voting system

A) Login method for e-Voting for Individual shareholders holding securities in demat mode

In terms of SEBI circular dated December 9, 2020 on e-Voting facility provided by Listed Companies, Individual shareholders holding securities in demat mode are allowed to vote

Regd office: Sheriff Centre, 73/1, St Mark's Road, Bengaluru - 560 001

CIN:L67120KA1995PLC078846, Phone: 91 80 2227 8283 / 2227 1797

Email: [email protected] Website: www.starcominfotech.com

STARCOM

Starcom Information Technology Limited

Phone: +91-80-67650000 Email: [email protected]

Website: www.starcominfotech.com

through their demat account maintained with Depositories and Depository Participants. Shareholders are advised to update their mobile number and email Id in their demat accounts in order to access e-Voting facility.

Login method for Individual shareholders holding securities in demat mode is given below:

Type of shareholders Login Method
Individual Shareholders holding securities in demat mode with NSDL. 1. For OTP based login you can click on https://eservices.nsdl.com/SecureWeb/evoting/evotinglogin.jsp. You will have to enter your 8-digit DP ID,8-digit Client Id, PAN No., Verification code and generate OTP. Enter the OTP received on registered email id/mobile number and click on login. After successful authentication, you will be redirected to NSDL Depository site wherein you can see e-Voting page. Click on company name or e-Voting service provider i.e. NSDL and you will be redirected to e-Voting website of NSDL for casting your vote during the remote e-Voting period.
2. Existing IDeAS user can visit the e-Services website of NSDL Viz. https://eservices.nsdl.com either on a Personal Computer or on a mobile. On the e-Services home page click on the “Beneficial Owner” icon under “Login” which is available under ‘IDeAS’ section, this will prompt you to enter your existing User ID and Password. After successful authentication, you will be able to see e-Voting services under Value added services. Click on “Access to e-Voting” under e-Voting services and you will be able to see e-Voting page. Click on company name or e-Voting service provider i.e. NSDL and you will be redirected to e-Voting website of NSDL for casting your vote during the remote e-Voting period.
3. If you are not registered for IDeAS e-Services, option to register is available at https://eservices.nsdl.com. Select “Register Online for IDeAS Portal” or click at https://eservices.nsdl.com/SecureWeb/IdeasDirectReg.jsp
4. Visit the e-Voting website of NSDL. Open web browser by typing the following URL: https://www.evoting.nsdl.com/ either on a Personal Computer or on a mobile. Once the home page of e-Voting system is launched, click on the icon “Login” which is available under ‘Shareholder/Member’ section. A new screen will open. You will have to enter your User ID (i.e. your sixteen digit demat account number hold with NSDL), Password/OTP and a Verification Code as shown on the screen. After successful authentication, you will be redirected to NSDL Depository site wherein you can see e-Voting

Regd office: Sheriff Centre, 73/1, St Mark's Road, Bengaluru - 560 001

CIN:L67120KA1995PLC078846, Phone: 91 80 2227 8283 / 2227 1797

Email: [email protected] Website: www.starcominfotech.com

STARCOM

Starcom Information Technology Limited

Phone: +91-80-67650000 Email: [email protected]

Website: www.starcominfotech.com

page. Click on company name or e-Voting service provider i.e. NSDL and you will be redirected to e-Voting website of NSDL for casting your vote during the remote e-Voting period. 5. Shareholders/Members can also download NSDL Mobile App "NSDL Speede" facility by scanning the QR code mentioned below for seamless voting experience. NSDL Mobile App is available on App Store Google Play
Individual Shareholders holding securities in demat mode with CDSL 1. Users who have opted for CDSL Easi / Easiest facility, can login through their existing user id and password. Option will be made available to reach e-Voting page without any further authentication. The users to login Easi / Easiest are requested to visit CDSL website www.cdslindia.com and click on login icon & New System Myeasi Tab and then user your existing my easi username & password. 2. After successful login the Easi / Easiest user will be able to see the e-Voting option for eligible companies where the evoting is in progress as per the information provided by company. On clicking the evoting option, the user will be able to see e-Voting page of the e-Voting service provider for casting your vote during the remote e-Voting period. Additionally, there is also links provided to access the system of all e-Voting Service Providers, so that the user can visit the e-Voting service providers' website directly. 3. If the user is not registered for Easi/Easiest, option to register is available at CDSL website www.cdslindia.com and click on login & New System Myeasi Tab and then click on registration option. 4. Alternatively, the user can directly access e-Voting page by providing Demat Account Number and PAN No. from a e-Voting link available on www.cdslindia.com home page. The system will authenticate the user by sending OTP on registered Mobile & Email as recorded in the Demat Account. After successful authentication, user will be able to see the e-Voting option where the evoting is in

Regd office: Sheriff Centre, 73/1, St Mark's Road, Bengaluru - 560 001

CIN:L67120KA1995PLC078846, Phone: 91 80 2227 8283 / 2227 1797

Email: [email protected] Website: www.starcominfotech.com

STARCOM

Starcom Information Technology Limited

Phone: +91-80-67650000 Email: [email protected]

Website: www.starcominfotech.com

progress and also able to directly access the system of all e-Voting Service Providers.

Individual Shareholders (holding securities in demat mode) login through their depository participants
You can also login using the login credentials of your demat account through your Depository Participant registered with NSDL/CDSL for e-Voting facility. upon logging in, you will be able to see e-Voting option. Click on e-Voting option, you will be redirected to NSDL/CDSL Depository site after successful authentication, wherein you can see e-Voting feature. Click on company name or e-Voting service provider i.e. NSDL and you will be redirected to e-Voting website of NSDL for casting your vote during the remote e-Voting period.

Important note: Members who are unable to retrieve User ID/ Password are advised to use Forget User ID and Forget Password option available at abovementioned website.

Helpdesk for Individual Shareholders holding securities in demat mode for any technical issues related to login through Depository i.e. NSDL and CDSL.

Login type Helpdesk details
Individual Shareholders holding securities in demat mode with NSDL Members facing any technical issue in login can contact NSDL helpdesk by sending a request at [email protected] or call at 022 - 4886 7000
Individual Shareholders holding securities in demat mode with CDSL Members facing any technical issue in login can contact CDSL helpdesk by sending a request at [email protected] or contact at toll free no. 1800-21-09911

Regd office: Sheriff Centre, 73/1, St Mark's Road, Bengaluru - 560 001

CIN:L67120KA1995PLC078846, Phone: 91 80 2227 8283 / 2227 1797

Email: [email protected] Website: www.starcominfotech.com

STARCOM

Starcom Information Technology Limited

Phone: +91-80-67650000 Email: [email protected]

Website: www.starcominfotech.com

B) Login Method for shareholders other than Individual shareholders holding securities in demat mode and shareholders holding securities in physical mode.

How to Log-in to NSDL e-Voting website?

  1. Visit the e-Voting website of NSDL. Open web browser by typing the following URL: https://www.evoting.nsdl.com/ either on a Personal Computer or on a mobile.
  2. Once the home page of e-Voting system is launched, click on the icon "Login" which is available under 'Shareholder/Member' section.
  3. A new screen will open. You will have to enter your User ID, your Password/OTP and a Verification Code as shown on the screen.

Alternatively, if you are registered for NSDL eservices i.e. IDEAS, you can log-in at https://eservices.nsdl.com/ with your existing IDEAS login. Once you log-in to NSDL eservices after using your log-in credentials, click on e-Voting and you can proceed to Step 2 i.e. Cast your vote electronically.

  1. Your User ID details are given below :
Manner of holding shares i.e. Demat (NSDL or CDSL) or Physical Your User ID is:
a) For Members who hold shares in demat account with NSDL. 8 Character DP ID followed by 8 Digit Client ID
For example if your DP ID is IN300 and Client ID is 12 then your user ID is IN30012.
b) For Members who hold shares in demat account with CDSL. 16 Digit Beneficiary ID
For example if your Beneficiary ID is 12 then your user ID is 12
c) For Members holding shares in Physical Form. EVEN Number followed by Folio Number registered with the company
For example if folio number is 001 and EVEN is 101456 then user ID is 101456001
  1. Password details for shareholders other than Individual shareholders are given below:

a) If you are already registered for e-Voting, then you can user your existing password to login and cast your vote.
b) If you are using NSDL e-Voting system for the first time, you will need to retrieve the 'initial password' which was communicated to you. Once you

Regd office: Sheriff Centre, 73/1, St Mark's Road, Bengaluru - 560 001

CIN:L67120KA1995PLC078846, Phone: 91 80 2227 8283 / 2227 1797

Email: [email protected] Website: www.starcominfotech.com

STARCOM

Starcom Information Technology Limited

Phone: +91-80-67650000 Email: [email protected]

Website: www.starcominfotech.com

retrieve your 'initial password', you need to enter the 'initial password' and the system will force you to change your password.

c) How to retrieve your 'initial password'?

(i) If your email ID is registered in your demat account or with the company, your 'initial password' is communicated to you on your email ID. Trace the email sent to you from NSDL from your mailbox. Open the email and open the attachment i.e. a .pdf file. Open the .pdf file. The password to open the .pdf file is your 8 digit client ID for NSDL account, last 8 digits of client ID for CDSL account or folio number for shares held in physical form. The .pdf file contains your 'User ID' and your 'initial password'.

(ii) If your email ID is not registered, please follow steps mentioned below in process for those shareholders whose email ids are not registered

  1. If you are unable to retrieve or have not received the "Initial password" or have forgotten your password:

a) Click on "Forgot User Details/Password?" (If you are holding shares in your demat account with NSDL or CDSL) option available on www.evoting.nsdl.com.
b) Physical User Reset Password?" (If you are holding shares in physical mode) option available on www.evoting.nsdl.com.
c) If you are still unable to get the password by aforesaid two options, you can send a request at [email protected] mentioning your demat account number/folio number, your PAN, your name and your registered address etc.
d) Members can also use the OTP (One Time Password) based login for casting the votes on the e-Voting system of NSDL.

  1. After entering your password, tick on Agree to "Terms and Conditions" by selecting on the check box.
  2. Now, you will have to click on "Login" button.
  3. After you click on the "Login" button, Home page of e-Voting will open.

Step 2: Cast your vote electronically on NSDL e-Voting system.

How to cast your vote electronically on NSDL e-Voting system?

  1. After successful login at Step 1, you will be able to see all the companies "EVEN" in which you are holding shares and whose voting cycle.
  2. Select "EVEN" of company for which you wish to cast your vote during the remote e-Voting period.
  3. Now you are ready for e-Voting as the Voting page opens.

Regd office: Sheriff Centre, 73/1, St Mark's Road, Bengaluru - 560 001

CIN:L67120KA1995PLC078846, Phone: 91 80 2227 8283 / 2227 1797

Email: [email protected] Website: www.starcominfotech.com

STARCOM

Starcom Information Technology Limited

Phone: +91-80-67650000 Email: [email protected]

Website: www.starcominfotech.com

  1. Cast your vote by selecting appropriate options i.e. assent or dissent, verify/modify the number of shares for which you wish to cast your vote and click on "Submit" and also "Confirm" when prompted.

  2. Upon confirmation, the message "Vote cast successfully" will be displayed.

  3. You can also take the printout of the votes cast by you by clicking on the print option on the confirmation page.

  4. Once you confirm your vote on the resolution, you will not be allowed to modify your vote.

General Guidelines for shareholders

  1. Institutional shareholders (i.e. other than individuals, HUF, NRI etc.) are required to send scanned copy (PDF/JPG Format) of the relevant Board Resolution/ Authority letter etc. with attested specimen signature of the duly authorized signatory(ies) who are authorized to vote, to the Scrutinizer by e-mail to [email protected] with a copy marked to [email protected]. Institutional shareholders (i.e. other than individuals, HUF, NRI etc.) can also upload their Board Resolution / Power of Attorney / Authority Letter etc. by clicking on "Upload Board Resolution / Authority Letter" displayed under "e-Voting" tab in their login.

  2. It is strongly recommended not to share your password with any other person and take utmost care to keep your password confidential. Login to the e-voting website will be disabled upon five unsuccessful attempts to key in the correct password. In such an event, you will need to go through the "Forgot User Details/Password?" or "Physical User Reset Password?" option available on www.evoting.nsdl.com to reset the password.

  3. In case of any queries, you may refer the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) for Shareholders and e-voting user manual for Shareholders available at the download section of www.evoting.nsdl.com or call on : 022 - 4886 7000 or send a request to Mr. Falguni Chakraborty at [email protected]

Process for those shareholders whose email ids are not registered with the depositories for procuring user id and password and registration of e mail ids for e-voting for the resolutions set out in this notice:

  1. In case shares are held in physical mode please provide Folio No., Name of shareholder, scanned copy of the share certificate (front and back), PAN (self attested

Regd office: Sheriff Centre, 73/1, St Mark's Road, Bengaluru - 560 001

CIN:L67120KA1995PLC078846, Phone: 91 80 2227 8283 / 2227 1797

Email: [email protected] Website: www.starcominfotech.com

STARCOM

Starcom Information Technology Limited

Phone: +91-80-67650000 Email: [email protected]

Website: www.starcominfotech.com

scanned copy of PAN card), AADHAR (self attested scanned copy of Aadhar Card) by email to [email protected]

  1. In case shares are held in demat mode, please provide DPID-CLID (16 digit DPID + CLID or 16 digit beneficiary ID), Name, client master or copy of Consolidated Account statement, PAN (self attested scanned copy of PAN card), AADHAR (self attested scanned copy of Aadhar Card) to ([email protected]). If you are an Individual shareholders holding securities in demat mode, you are requested to refer to the login method explained at step 1 (A) i.e. Login method for e-Voting for Individual shareholders holding securities in demat mode.

  2. Alternatively shareholder/members may send a request to [email protected] for procuring user id and password for e-voting by providing above mentioned documents.

  3. In terms of SEBI circular dated December 9, 2020 on e-Voting facility provided by Listed Companies, Individual shareholders holding securities in demat mode are allowed to vote through their demat account maintained with Depositories and Depository Participants. Shareholders are required to update their mobile number and email ID correctly in their demat account in order to access e-Voting facility.

Regd office: Sheriff Centre, 73/1, St Mark's Road, Bengaluru - 560 001

CIN:L67120KA1995PLC078846, Phone: 91 80 2227 8283 / 2227 1797

Email: [email protected] Website: www.starcominfotech.com

STARCOM

Starcom Information Technology Limited

Phone: +91-80-67650000 Email: [email protected]

Website: www.starcominfotech.com

EXPLANATORY STATEMENT

As required by Section 102 of the Companies Act, 2013 ("the Act")

The Explanatory Statement pursuant to Section 102 of the Companies Act, 2013 ('Act'), given hereunder sets out all material facts of the resolution to be passed.

Item Number 1: To consider and approve the appointment of Mr. Kalyan Kumar Vattipalli (DIN 08407618 and ID no. IDDB-DI-202410-065634) as the Independent Director of the Company

The Board of Directors of the Company, on the recommendation of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee, has appointed Mr. Kalyan Kumar Vattipalli (DIN 08407618 and ID no. IDDB-DI-202410-065634) as an Additional Director in the capacity of an Independent Director with effect from 13th February 2026.

Mr. Kalyan Kumar Vattipalli has submitted a declaration that he meets the criteria of independence as provided in Section 149(6) of the Companies Act, 2013 and Regulation 16(1)(b) of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015. The Company has also received a notice in writing under Section 160 of the Companies Act, 2013 from a member proposing his candidature for the office of Director.

He has also confirmed that he is not disqualified from being appointed as Director, in terms of the provisions of Section 164 of the Act and is not debarred to hold the office of a Director by virtue of any order passed by SEBI or any other authority and has given his consent to act as a Director of the Company. There is no inter se relationship between him and any other member of the Board and other Key Managerial Personnel of the Company.

The Board is of the opinion that Mr. Kalyan Kumar Vattipalli's vast experience and knowledge will be of immense benefit to the Company. He is a Professional Chartered Accountant and Company Secretary with over 15 years of experience in Corporate Finance, Fund raising, Mergers & Acquisitions, Accounting, Auditing, Banking, Investments, Statutory Compliances and Company Secretarial activities.

In compliance with the provisions of Section 149 read with Schedule IV of the Companies Act, 2013, the appointment of Mr. Kalyan Kumar Vattipalli as an Independent Director is now being placed before the Members for their approval.

The terms and conditions of his appointment are available for inspection by the Members at the Registered Office of the Company during business hours on all working days, until the last date of remote e-voting.

The details of directorship held by Mr. Kalyan Kumar Vattipalli in other companies and other details are given in the Annexure to this Notice.

Brief profile of Mr. Kalyan Kumar Vattipalli and Details of Director seeking appointment [In pursuance of Regulation 36(3) of the SEBI Listing Regulations and Secretarial Standard – 2 on General Meetings is as follows:

Regd office: Sheriff Centre, 73/1, St Mark's Road, Bengaluru - 560 001

CIN:L67120KA1995PLC078846, Phone: 91 80 2227 8283 / 2227 1797

Email: [email protected] Website: www.starcominfotech.com

STARCOM

Starcom Information Technology Limited

Phone: +91-80-67650000 Email: [email protected]

Website: www.starcominfotech.com

Sl. No. Particulars Details
1. DIN 08407618
2. Independent Director ID IDDB-DI-202410-065634
3. Full Name Kalyan Kumar Vattipalli
4. Designation Independent Director of the Company.
5. Address HM Tambourine, H003, JP Nagar 6^{th} Phase, Kanakapura Main Road, Bangalore 560078
6. Age 40 years
7. Qualifications Chartered Accountant and Company Secretary
8. Nature of Expertise in specific functional area 15 years of experience in Corporate Finance, Fund raising, Mergers & Acquisitions, Accounting, Auditing, Banking, Investments, Statutory Compliances and Company Secretarial activities.
9. Experience 15 Years
10. Brief profile Professional Chartered Accountant and Company Secretary with over 15 years of experience in Corporate Finance, Fund raising, Mergers & Acquisitions, Accounting, Auditing, Banking, Investments, Statutory Compliances and Company Secretarial activities. He has headed the finance function of four startup companies till date and scaled them from the idea initiation (Series A) stage to pre-IPO / Merger & Acquisition stage. Proficient in mapping business requirements with proven ability in designing & implementing systems to achieve cost control & financial discipline and enhance the overall efficiency of the organization.
11. Permanent Account Number (PAN) AIOPV8927B
12. Disclosure of relationships between directors (in case of appointment of a director). Not related to the company nor the directors of the company
13. Terms and conditions of reappointment As per the Appointment letter
14. Last drawn remuneration Nil
15. Remuneration proposed to be paid As per the Appointment letter
16. Date of first appointment on the Board February 13, 2026
17. Shareholding in the Company Nil
18. Relationship with other Director/ Manager/KMPs Not Applicable

Regd office: Sheriff Centre, 73/1, St Mark's Road, Bengaluru - 560 001

CIN:L67120KA1995PLC078846, Phone: 91 80 2227 8283 / 2227 1797

Email: [email protected] Website: www.starcominfotech.com

STARCOM

Starcom Information Technology Limited

Phone: +91-80-67650000 Email: [email protected]

Website: www.starcominfotech.com

19. Other Directorships (other than Starcom Information Technology Limited)
20. Membership/Chairmanships of the Committees of Boards of other listed entities (other than Starcom Information Technology Limited) Nil
21. Skills and capabilities required for the role and the manner in which the proposed person meets such requirements. The role of an Independent Director requires, inter alia, expertise in corporate finance, fund raising, mergers and acquisitions, accounting, auditing, banking, investments, statutory compliances and company secretarial matters, along with the ability to provide strategic guidance and oversee financial discipline and governance.

The proposed appointee is a qualified Chartered Accountant and Company Secretary with over 15 years of experience in the aforesaid areas. The appointee has significant experience in corporate finance, fund raising, mergers and acquisitions, accounting, auditing, banking, investments, statutory compliances and company secretarial activities.

The appointee has also headed the finance function of multiple startup companies and has successfully scaled organizations from the idea initiation (Series A) stage to pre-IPO / merger and acquisition stage. Further, the appointee has demonstrated proficiency in mapping business requirements and in designing and implementing systems for achieving cost control, financial discipline and enhancing overall organizational efficiency.

In view of the above, the Board is of the opinion that the proposed appointee possesses the requisite skills, experience and knowledge and is capable of effectively discharging the duties of an Independent Director. |

Regd office: Sheriff Centre, 73/1, St Mark's Road, Bengaluru - 560 001

CIN:L67120KA1995PLC078846, Phone: 91 80 2227 8283 / 2227 1797

Email: [email protected] Website: www.starcominfotech.com

STARCOM

Starcom Information Technology Limited

Phone: +91-80-67650000 Email: [email protected]

Website: www.starcominfotech.com

None of the Directors or Key Managerial Personnel of the Company or their relatives, except Mr. Kalyan Kumar Vattipalli, is in any way concerned or interested, financially or otherwise, in the resolution set out at Item No. 1 of this Notice.

For and on Behalf of

Starcom Information Technology Limited

(CIN: L67120KA1995PLC078846)

Sd/-

Joydeep Sarkar

Company Secretary

ACS: 60357

Date: 8th May 2026

Place: Bengaluru

Regd office: Sheriff Centre, 73/1, St Mark's Road, Bengaluru - 560 001

CIN:L67120KA1995PLC078846, Phone: 91 80 2227 8283 / 2227 1797

Email: [email protected] Website: www.starcominfotech.com