BSECompany Update3d ago · 12 Oct 2026, 05:06 pm

Please find attached an intimation regarding the change in Chairman of the Company w.e.f. 01.10.2026, duly approved by the Board by way of resolution passed by circulation today i.e. 12.10.2026.

Punjab Communications Ltd-$ · 500346

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Punjab Communications Ltd has announced the change in Chairman of the Company, with Dr. Basant Garg, IAS, being appointed as the new Chairman effective October 01, 2026, replacing Sh. Gurkirat Kirpal Singh, IAS.

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Punjab Communications Ltd-$ - 500346 - Announcement under Regulation 30 (LODR)-Change in Management

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Punjab Communications Limited PCL/CS/16643 October 12, 2026 The Secretary, The Bombay Stock Exchange Ltd., Pheroze Jeejeebhoy Towers, Dalal Street, MUMBAI – 400 001. Script Code: 500346 Sub: Announcement under Regulation 30 of SEBI (LODR) Regulations, 2015 - Change in Management Dear Sir, Pursuant to Regulation 30 read with Para A of Part A of Schedule III of SEBI (LODR) Regulations 2015, we wish to inform that Our Holding Company, M/s Punjab Information and Communication Technology Corporation Ltd. vide letter No. PICTC/SECTL/I//162550/2026 dated October 05, 2026 nominated Dr. Basant Garg, IAS (DIN: 07937460) as Director-cum-Chairman on the Board of the Company w.e.f. October 01, 2026 in place of Sh. Gurkirat Kirpal Singh, IAS. The same has been duly approved by the Board by way of resolution passed by circulation today i.e. on October 12, 2026. Further, in pursuance of SEBI Circular No. LIST/COMP/14/2018-19 dated June 20, 2018, the Company hereby affirms that the above-mentioned director, being appointed, is not debarred from holding the office of director by virtue of any SEBI order or any other such authority. The Details, as required under the Regulation 30 read with Schedule III of SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, are as under: Particulars Dr. Basant Garg, IAS Sh. Gurkirat Kirpal Singh, IAS Reason of Change Appointment Cessation Reason for Nominated by Punjab Infotech (Our The name of Sh. Gurkirat Kirpal Singh, Appointment/ holding Co.) to be appointed as Director- IAS as Director-cum-Chairman on the Cessation cum-Chairman on the Board of the Board of the Company was withdrawn by Company w.e.f. October 01, 2026. Punjab Infotech (holding Company) Accordingly, the Board has approved his therefore, he ceased to be Director-cum- appointment as Director-cum-Chairman Chairman on the Board w.e.f. October on the Board of the Company w.e.f. 01, 2026 October 01, 2026 by way of circulation on October 12, 2026. Date of Appointment/ October 01, 2026 Cessation Brief Profile (in case - Enclosed as Annexure A of appointment) Disclosure of Dr. Basant Garg, IAS is nominated by relationships between Punjab Infotech (Our holding Co.) and is directors (in case of therefore related to other directors - appointment of a nominated/appointed by holding director) Company This is for your information and record purpose. Thanking you. Yours faithfully For Punjab Communications Limited (Company Secretary & Compliance Officer) Regd. Office: B-91, Phase Vlll, lndl. Area, S.A.S. Nagar, Mohali (Punjab) -160 071 lndia Phone No.: +91-172-2237101 (4 Lines), +91-172-5022901 (4 Lines) Fax No.: +91-172-2237125, Email : puncom@puncom.com CIN: L32202PB1981SGC004616 Website : www.puncom.com Punjab Communications Limited Annexure A Brief Profile of Dr. Basant Garg, IAS Dr. Basant Garg, IAS is a 2005 Batch IAS Officer and is at present serving as Administrative Secretary, Industries and Commerce, in addition Administrative Secretary, Investment Promotion, and Administrative Secretary, Promotion of Information Technology Industry. In his previous roles, he has served as Administrative Secretary, Power and in addition Administrative Secretary, New & Renewable Energy Sources and in addition Chairman- cum-Managing Director, Punjab State Transmission Corporation Ltd. and in addition Chairman-cum-Managing Director, Punjab State Power Corporation Ltd. Throughout his career, he has held positions including Secretary, Finance, Additional CEO, National Health Authority, M/o Helath & Family Welfare, Private Secretary to Deptt for Promotion of Industrial and Internal Trade, Minister of State for Commerce and Industry, Director, Employment Generation Mission Punjab etc. Disclosure of Relationships between Directors Dr. Basant Garg, IAS is nominated and appointed by Punjab Information and Communication Technology Corporation Limited, our Holding Company and is therefore related to other directors appointed by the Holding Company. Regd. Office: B-91, Phase Vlll, lndl. Area, S.A.S. Nagar, Mohali (Punjab) -160 071 lndia Phone No.: +91-172-2237101 (4 Lines), +91-172-5022901 (4 Lines) Fax No.: +91-172-2237125, Email : puncom@puncom.com CIN: L32202PB1981SGC004616 Website : www.puncom.com