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STRIDES PHARMA SCIENCE LIMITED

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1. Appointment of Mr. Venkata Seetharama Raju Pakalapati (Ramaraju PVS) - as whole-time director designated as Executive Director of the Company for a period of three years with effect from June 1, 2026, liable to retire by rotation, subject to Shareholders’ approval. Ramaraju is currently the Chief Operating Officer of the Company. Consequent to the said elevation as Executive Director, Ramaraju is appointed as KMP of the Company effective June 1, 2026; and will cease as SMP with effect from end of business hours of May 31, 2026. 2. Mr. Aditya Arun Kumar (DIN: 06999081) is currently serving as Executive Director – Business Development of the Company. Aditya played a significant role in expanding and strengthening the partnered and B2B business verticals, leveraging his experience of having led the B2B business since 2022. His engagement in the executive role was intended to provide focused leadership and stability to these strategic growth initiatives. Over the past two years, he has contributed meaningfully to scaling the business and establishing robust governance frameworks to support sustainable growth. Aditya has now decided to step down from his executive role, in line with promoters’ stated intention to further professionalize the management of Strides. He will continue to support the Company’s leadership in his capacity as a Non-Executive Director on the Board of the Company. Accordingly, Aditya has been redesignated and appointed as Non-Executive Director (Non-Independent Director) of the Company with effect from June 1, 2026, liable to retire by rotation, subject to Shareholders’ approval. Consequently, Aditya will cease to hold office of Executive Director - Business Development and KMP of the Company with effect from end of business hours of May 31, 2026. 3. Ms. Nandini Matiyani is part of Strides since December 2025 and is currently Executive VP – HR. Nandini is nominated as one of the Senior Management Personnel of the Company with effect from June 1, 2026 in line with the provisions of SEBI Listing Regulations. 4. Mr. Ariff Khan, Executive VP - Manufacturing Operations was directly reporting to Mr. Ramaraju PVS, who is currently elevated as a Board member. Consequently, Ariff is nominated as one of the Senior Management Personnel of the Company with effect from June 1, 2026 in line with the provisions of SEBI Listing Regulations. 5. M/s. B S R & Co. LLP, Chartered Accountants (Firm Registration No. 101248W/ W-100022), the existing Statutory Auditors of the Company, will complete their second term of five consecutive years upon conclusion of the 36th AGM to be held in the year 2027. In this regard, based on recommendation of the Audit Committee, Board of Directors of the Company, at their meeting held today i.e., May 18, 2026, have inter alia considered and recommended the appointment of M/s. Deloitte Haskins & Sells LLP, Chartered Accountants (Firm Registration No. 117366W/W-100018), as Statutory Auditors of the Company for a term of five (5) consecutive years. The said appointment shall be effective from conclusion of the 36th Annual General Meeting (AGM) to be held in the year 2027 and shall continue until the conclusion of the 41st AGM to be held in the year 2032, subject to the approval of the shareholders of the Company. Shareholders approval for this matter shall be sought during 36th AGM to be held in the year 2027.

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Appointment

Director

Executive Director

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Mr.

Venkata Seetharama Raju Pakalapati

2026-06-01

Venkata Seetharama Raju Pakalapati (Ram) has been part of Strides group for over 18 years and has held various leadership roles within the organization. His leadership approach is characterized by strategic foresight, collaborative synergy, and an unwavering commitment to excellence. A dynamic and results-oriented executive, Ram has a proven history of spearheading operational strategies that drive business expansion and efficiency. With more than two decades of experience in the pharmaceutical and healthcare industry, he excels in developing and implementing innovative solutions that streamline operations, enhance productivity, and yield outstanding outcomes. As Executive Director, Ram will be responsible for overseeing the global technical operations and strategic management of critical functions including Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Procurement and new digital initiatives.

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Director

Non - Executive Non -Independent Director

Executive Director - Business Development

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Mr.

Aditya Arun Kumar

2026-06-01

Appointment

Senior Management Personnel

Executive VP - HR

Ms.

Nandini Matiyani

2026-06-01

Nandini brings over two decades of experience in human resources, with a strong track record in driving people strategy, leadership development, cultural transformation and workforce capability building across global organizations. Prior to joining Strides, she held senior HR leadership roles at RateGain, Wipro, and OnMobile Global, where she led global HR business partnering, talent management, leadership hiring, and cultural transformation initiatives across diverse markets. At Strides, she leads the global people agenda, driving initiatives to strengthen organizational culture, enhance workforce capabilities, and support the Company’s growth across geographies. Nandini holds a B.Tech in Electronics & Communication Engineering from NIT Surat and a Diploma in International Business from the Symbiosis Institute of Foreign Trade, Pune.

Appointment

Senior Management Personnel

Executive VP - Manufacturing Operations

Mr.

Ariff Khan

2026-06-01

Ariff has been associated with Strides since May 2024 and currently heads manufacturing operations across India. Ariff holds a Master’s degree in Pharmacy and brings over 26 years of rich and diversified experience in the pharmaceutical sector. Over the course of his career, he has held several strategic leadership positions spanning Manufacturing Operations, Planning, Engineering, Quality and Supply Chain with leading organizations such as Cipla, Wockhardt, Cdymax, Novartis and Recipharm. Ariff has demonstrated strong leadership in building and scaling world-class manufacturing capabilities, driving large-scale operational efficiencies and optimizing end-to-end processes. He is also keenly focused on leveraging digital transformation to enhance manufacturing excellence

Appointment

Auditors

Statutory Auditor

M/s.

Deloitte Haskins & Sells LLP

2027-04-01

Deloitte Haskins & Sells, Mumbai was constituted in 1997 and has been converted to a Limited Liability Partnership (LLP), with the name Deloitte Haskins & Sells LLP (DHS LLP or Firm), w.e.f. November 20, 2013. DHS LLP is registered with the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (Registration No. 117366W/W-100018) and is a part of Deloitte Haskins & Sells & Affiliates being the Network of Firms registered with the ICAI. Registered office of the Firm is One International Center, Tower 3, 31st Floor, Senapati Bapat Marg, Elphinstone Road (West), Mumbai - 400013, Maharashtra, India.

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