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Central Depository Services (India) Limited
CDSL/CS/NSE/AJ/2026/81 June 19, 2026
The Manager,
Listing Compliance Department,
National Stock Exchange of India Ltd.,
Exchange Plaza, Bandra Kurla Complex,
Bandra (East), Mumbai – 400051.
Symbol: CDSL
ISIN: INE736A01011
Sub.: Outcome of the Board Meeting held on June 19, 2026.
Re.: Disclosure under Regulation 30 of SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure
Requirements) Regulations, 2015 (“Listing Regulations”)
Dear Sir/Madam,
This is to inform that, with reference to our earlier intimation vide letter no.
CDSL/CS/NSE/AJ/2026/73 dated May 25, 2026, wherein we had informed about the SEBI
approval received for the appointment of Smt. Nayana Ovalekar as Executive Director for Vertical
2, subject to completion of the due process of her appointment, the Governing Board of the
Company, at its meeting held on Friday, June 19, 2026 (i.e. today), has considered and approved
the following:
1. Appointment of Smt. Nayana Ovalekar (DIN: 02195513) as Executive Director for
Vertical 2 and continue to hold the position of Chief Regulatory Officer & Compliance
Officer under the SEBI (Depositories and Participants) Regulations, 2018, until such
time a new incumbent is appointed:
The Governing Board of CDSL on June 19, 2026, approved the appointment of Smt. Nayana
Ovalekar (DIN: 02195513) as Executive Director for Vertical 2 (Regulatory, Compliance, Risk
Management and Investor Grievances), on the Governing Board of CDSL for a term of five (5)
years in accordance with the SEBI letter. The said appointment shall be effective from June 19,
2026, to June 18, 2031, subject to ratification by Shareholder’s.
Further, the Governing Board has approved that, in addition to aforesaid she shall continue to
hold the position of Chief Regulatory Officer & Compliance Officer under the SEBI (Depositories
and Participants) Regulations, 2018, until such time a new incumbent is appointed.
Smt. Nayana Ovalekar shall continue to be designated as Key Management Personnel in
accordance with the requirements of the SEBI (Depositories and Participants) Regulations, 2018
and Key Managerial Personnel and Senior Management, as per the Companies Act, 2013 and the
SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015.
Regd. Office: Marathon Futurex, A Wing, 25th Floor,
Mafatlal Mills Compound, N M Joshi Marg, Lower Parel (E), Mumbai - 400 013.
Phone: 91-22-2302 3333 • Fax: 91-22-2300 2036 • CIN: L67120MH1997PLC112443
Website: www.cdslindia.com
Central Depository Services (India) Limited
The details under Regulation 30 of SEBI Listing Regulations, read with SEBI Circular
SEBI/HO/CFD/CFD-PoD-1/P/CIR/2023/123 dated July 13, 2023, and other relevant circulars
is attached herewith as Annexure-1.
The Board Meeting commenced at 5:40 P.M (IST) and concluded at 5:50 P.M. (IST).
The above information is also available on the Company's website at www.cdslindia.com in
terms of Regulation 46 of SEBI Listing Regulations.
This is for your information and records.
Thanking You,
Yours faithfully,
For Central Depository Services (India) Limited
Nilay Shah
Company Secretary & Compliance Officer
ACS No.: A20586
Encl.: As above
Regd. Office: Marathon Futurex, A Wing, 25th Floor,
Mafatlal Mills Compound, N M Joshi Marg, Lower Parel (E), Mumbai - 400 013.
Phone: 91-22-2302 3333 • Fax: 91-22-2300 2036 • CIN: L67120MH1997PLC112443
Website: www.cdslindia.com
Central Depository Services (India) Limited
Annexure-1
Sr. Particulars Information of such event
1. Reason for change viz. Smt. Nayana Ovalekar (DIN: 02195513) has been
appointment, re-appointment, appointed as Executive Director for Vertical 2 to be
resignation, removal, death or categorized as Whole Time Director on Governing
otherwise; Board of the Company in accordance with SEBI
(Depositories and Participants) Regulations, 2018.
2. Date of The term of appointment shall be for a period of five
appointment/reappointment/ years, as specified in the SEBI letter, and shall be
Cessation (as applicable) & appointed as Executive Director for Vertical 2 on the
term of
Governing Board of the Company effective from June 19,
appointment/reappointment
2026, to June 18, 2031, subject to ratification by
Shareholder’s.
3. Brief Profile (in case of Brief Profile of Smt. Nayana Ovalekar is attached as
appointment) Annexure-A.
4. Disclosure of relationships Smt. Nayana Ovalekar is not related to any of the
between directors (in case of Directors on the Governing Board of Company.
appointment of a director)
5. Affirmation pertaining to non- As per the declaration submitted to the Company, Smt.
debarred from holding the Nayana Ovalekar has confirmed that she is not debarred
office of Director by virtue of from holding the office of Director by virtue of any SEBI
any SEBI Order or any such Order or any such other authority.
other authority
Regd. Office: Marathon Futurex, A Wing, 25th Floor,
Mafatlal Mills Compound, N M Joshi Marg, Lower Parel (E), Mumbai - 400 013.
Phone: 91-22-2302 3333 • Fax: 91-22-2300 2036 • CIN: L67120MH1997PLC112443
Website: www.cdslindia.com
Central Depository Services (India) Limited
Annexure-A
Brief Profile of Smt. Nayana Ovalekar
A seasoned regulatory and governance professional with over three decades of experience in the
Indian securities market infrastructure ecosystem, she has extensive expertise in regulatory
compliance, corporate governance, depository operations and investor protection. Over the
course of her career, she has played a pivotal role in policy formulation, regulatory
implementation and the strengthening of governance and control frameworks.
A Commerce graduate (B.Com.) and a qualified Company Secretary, she brings a unique
combination of technical expertise, operational experience and strategic insight. Having worked
across a broad spectrum of depository functions, she possesses a comprehensive understanding
of regulatory requirements, business operations and market infrastructure dynamics. She has
extensive experience in advising senior management and the Governing Board on regulatory,
governance and strategic matters, and has contributed to several initiatives aimed at enhancing
the integrity, resilience and efficiency of the securities market infrastructure ecosystem.
She has been instrumental in driving key regulatory and investor protection initiatives,
strengthening surveillance and oversight mechanisms, and fostering a culture of compliance and
accountability across the organisation. She is also recognised for her constructive engagement
with regulators, market participants and other stakeholders, contributing to effective policy
implementation and industry-wide initiatives.
Her governance-focused leadership, regulatory expertise and operational experience have
positioned her as a respected professional within the securities market infrastructure ecosystem.
Regd. Office: Marathon Futurex, A Wing, 25th Floor,
Mafatlal Mills Compound, N M Joshi Marg, Lower Parel (E), Mumbai - 400 013.
Phone: 91-22-2302 3333 • Fax: 91-22-2300 2036 • CIN: L67120MH1997PLC112443
Website: www.cdslindia.com