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September 22, 2026 The Listing Department The Listing Department National Stock Exchange of India Ltd. BSE Limited Exchange Plaza, Bandra-Kurla Complex Phiroze Jeejeebhoy Towers, Bandra (E), Mumbai-400051 25th Floor, Dalal Street, Mumbai-400001 NSE SYMBOL : NUCLEUS SCRIP CODE: 531209 Dear Sir/Madam, Ref: Regulation 30(2) of Securities and Exchange Board of India (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 In terms of the Regulation 30(2) of SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, please find enclosed the Press Release announcing that “Nucleus Software Appoints Sudhanshu Tripathi as CMO to Accelerate Global Growth in Banking Technology” This is for your information and records. Thanking You. Yours Sincerely For Nucleus Software Exports Limited Poonam Bhasin Company Secretary Encl: As above Registered Office 33-35 Thyagraj Nagar Mkt, New Delhi - 110003 Tel.: +9.11.2462.7552 F.: +91.11.2462.0872 www.nucleussoftware.com PRESS RELEASE Nucleus Software Appoints Sudhanshu Tripathi as CMO to Accelerate Global Growth in Banking Technology Former Quick Heal CMO brings 20+ years of experience in technology marketing, category creation, demand generation and partner led growth Noida, India, September 22, 2026: Nucleus Software, a global provider of lending and transaction banking technology, today announced the appointment of Sudhanshu Tripathi as Chief Marketing Officer, effective September 21, 2026, strengthening its leadership team as the company advances its next phase of global growth. The appointment comes at a pivotal time for the banking industry as financial institutions accelerate investments in AI, digital transformation and modernisation of lending and transaction banking. Against this backdrop, Nucleus Software is sharpening its focus on expanding its global presence, strengthening engagement with banks and financial institutions, and translating more than four decades of banking technology expertise into greater market impact. Today, Nucleus Software serves 200+ banks and financial institutions across 50 countries, while its solutions manage more than $15 trillion in yearly transactions. Its flagship platforms, FinnOne Neo® for digital lending and FinnAxia® for transaction banking, are helping financial institutions modernise critical banking operations and build increasingly intelligent, connected and digital financial ecosystems. As Chief Marketing Officer, Sudhanshu will lead Nucleus Software's global marketing strategy and help translate the company's technology, domain expertise and customer impact into stronger market preference and measurable growth. His mandate will encompass global brand strategy, go to market, demand generation, category creation, corporate reputation, analyst and ecosystem engagement, and partner led growth. Commenting on the appointment, Parag Bhise, Chief Executive Officer and Executive Director, Nucleus Software, said: "Banking is entering a defining phase where AI, digital transformation and changing customer expectations are reshaping how financial institutions operate and compete. Nucleus Software has the domain depth, technology and customer relationships to play an increasingly significant role in this transformation. Sudhanshu's mandate is to translate these strengths into stronger global preference, sharper market differentiation and measurable growth. His experience in building technology businesses, creating categories and developing global ecosystems will be valuable as we deepen our engagement with banks and financial institutions worldwide." Sudhanshu brings more than 20 years of experience spanning business strategy, technology marketing, revenue growth, go to market, category creation, demand generation and international expansion. Most recently, he served as Chief Marketing Officer and Head of ESG at Quick Heal Technologies, where he led brand and growth initiatives across consumer and enterprise businesses while owning the digital business P&L. During his tenure, he helped expand the enterprise business, supported international growth and developed new market categories, including AI led fraud prevention and digital risk protection. His career has also included leadership roles across Sterlite Power, Cyient, FINO PayTech and Tata Consultancy Services, giving him experience across technology, cybersecurity, digital infrastructure, financial services and enterprise markets. Speaking on his appointment, Sudhanshu Tripathi, Chief Marketing Officer, Nucleus Software, said: "Banks today are looking for technology partners that can combine deep domain understanding with speed of innovation and measurable business outcomes. Nucleus Software already has an extraordinary foundation built over four decades, with technology powering critical lending and transaction banking operations across global markets. The opportunity now is to make that impact even more visible and relevant across every market we serve. I look forward to building stronger categories, creating deeper engagement with customers and partners, and connecting our innovation more directly with the growth priorities of financial institutions worldwide." Sudhanshu has built and scaled brands and businesses across India and international markets, with experience spanning enterprise and partner ecosystems, CXO engagement, inside sales, analyst relations, corporate reputation and policy engagement. At Quick Heal, he established a Cybersecurity Experience Centre that doubled as an Executive Briefing Center, strengthening engagement with enterprise, government and institutional stakeholders. Earlier, at Sterlite Power, he worked across marketing, ESG and corporate strategy, including international expansion and the creation of new business propositions. At Cyient, he led global content, digital and thought leadership marketing and was involved in the company's global rebranding. Sudhanshu serves on the India Advisory Board of the CMO Council and is a member of the ASSOCHAM National Council on Branding & Marketing. His professional recognitions include D&B Marketing Maverick 2025, BW Marketing 40 Under 40 and StartupLanes Top 100 CMOs. He holds an MBA in Strategy and Marketing from The University of Western Australia and a Bachelor of Engineering in Electrical Engineering from Nagpur University. He has also undertaken executive education at IIM Ahmedabad and ISB Hyderabad. The appointment strengthens Nucleus Software's leadership capabilities as it scales its global banking technology franchise and deepens its focus on AI enabled innovation, digital lending, transaction banking and long term partnerships with financial institutions worldwide. About Nucleus Software Nucleus Software Exports Ltd. Is a publicly traded (BSE: 531209, NSE: NUCLEUS), software product company that provides lending and transaction banking products to global financial leaders. Nucleus Software delivers disruptive Fintech Solutions to 200+ Banks and Financial Institutions across 50 countries supporting Retail Lending, Corporate & SME Finance, Islamic Finance, Automotive Finance, Captive Automotive Finance, Cash Management, Mobile & Internet Banking, Transaction Banking and more. Our solutions manage over $15 trillion value of yearly transactions, with over 26 million transactions each day through our globally integrated transaction banking platform. Our lending platform manages $1.2 trillion+ value of loans globally, while enabling 500,000+ users to log in daily. Our Flagship Products FinnOne Neo® and FinnAxia® are backed by more than 4 decades of BFSI domain expertise and an inbuilt AI powered platform to realize the digital transformation goals of FIs worldwide. 1. FinnOne Neo®: The next-generation digital lending platform, designed to revolutionize the lending process. FinnOne Neo® is built on an advanced technology platform, empowering financial institutions to streamline their lending operations, enhance customer expe [Showing first 8,000 characters — download PDF for full document]