3rd July, 2017 Cigniti Technologies appoint 3 industry leaders as Independent Directors on its Board UNI City-based Cigniti Technologies Limited, a global leader in independent software testing services company, has further strengthened its board by appointing three industry leaders on its Board as Independent Directors. They are Mr R K Agarwal, a qualified Chartered Accountant, Mr. Phaneesh Murthy, a global IT Industry veteran, and Ms. Nooraine Fazal, Managing Trustee, CEO & Co-Founder of Inventure Academy, a company statement said here today. Mr Agarwal (64) is a qualified Chartered Accountant and a 40 years’ experienced professional in various fields like Audit, Taxation, Company Law, Consultancy. He has been a partner with S. R. Batliboi & Co. since 1978 and was the Managing Partner of the Firm at the time of his retirement in June, 2013. Mr Murthy has been serving as a Non-Executive Director of Cigniti Technologies Inc, USA (100 per cent subsidiary of Cigniti Technologies Ltd.) since January 19, 2017. Ms Fazal has a Master of Science degree in Management from Boston University and has worked with IBM and Reuters for a period of 10 years in a front-line and managerial capacity. Speaking on the occasion, Cigniti Chairman and Managing Director C V Subramanyam said, “This is a very significant development towards strengthening brand Cigniti. In line with our global aspirations, and the planned growth in the years ahead, we believe that these three eminent personalities will add immense value in multiple dimensions across the company. I am confident that with their association, inputs, and constant support, we will further accelerate our journey towards becoming the world’s largest and most respected independent software testing services company.” http://www.uniindia.com/cigniti-technologies-appoint-3-industry-leaders-as-independent-directors-on-its-board/business-economy/news/918987.html

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4th July, 2017 Cigniti appoints 3 new independent directors Times of India City-based software testing services provider Cigniti Technologies Ltd announced that it has appointed RK Agarwal, a chartered accountant, Phaneesh Murthy, IT industry veteran, and Nooraine Fazal, managing trustee, CEO and co-founder of Inventure Academy, on its board as independent directors. Earlier this year, Phaneesh Murthy had also joined the Cigniti board as non-executive director. Commenting on the appointments, C V Subramanyam, chairman and managing director, Cigniti Technologies, said, "This is a very significant development towards strengthening brand Cigniti. In line with our global aspirations and the planned growth in the years ahead, we believe these three eminent personalities will add immense value in multiple dimensions across the company. I am confident that their association, inputs, and constant support will further accelerate our journey towards becoming the world's largest and most respected independent software testing services company." http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/business/india-business/cigniti-appoints-3-new-independent-directors/articleshow/59445618.cms

4th July, 2017 Cigniti appoints Phaneesh Murthy and two others as Independent Directors on its Board Telecom Live CignitiBSE 2.47 % Technologies, a global independent software testing services, has today announced that it has appointed three Independent Directors to its Board. They are, R.K. Agarwal, a qualified Chartered Accountant, Phaneesh Murthy, a global IT industry veteran and Nooraine Fazal, Managing Trustee, CEO and Co-Founder of Inventure Academy. C V Subramanyam, Managing Director of Cigniti Technologies, said “This is a very significant development towards strengthening brand Cigniti. In line with our global aspirations and the planned growth in the years ahead, we believe these three eminent personalities will add immense value in multiple dimensions across the company. I am confident that their association, inputs, and constant support will further accelerate our journey towards becoming the world’s largest and most respected independ .. Phaneesh Murthy has been serving as a Non-Executive Director of Cigniti Technologies Inc, USA (100% subsidiary of Cigniti Technologies Ltd.) since 19th January 2017. His previous roles include CEO & President of iGate Corporation and Worldwide Head of Sales and Marketing, Head of Communications, and Product Solutions Group at Infosys. R. K. Agarwal has been a partner with S. R. Batliboi & Co. since 1978 and was the Managing Partner of the firm at the time of his retirement in June, 2013. He has been connected with various industry bodies like Confederation of Indian Industries (CII), Indian Chamber of Commerce, Bengal Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Indo-American Chamber of Commerce, Indo-Italian Chamber of Commerce and served as the Chairman of Services, Economic Affairs, Company Law and Taxation Sub-Committees of CII (Eastern Region). Nooraine Fazal has a Master of Science degree in Management from Boston University and has worked with IBM and Reuters for a period of 10 years in a front-line and managerial capacity. http://telecomlive.com/web/cigniti-appoints-phaneesh-murthy-and-two-others-as-

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4th July, 2017 Cigniti appoints Phaneesh Murthy and two others as independent directors on its board India Digital Brief CignitiBSE 2.47 % Technologies, a global independent software testing services, has today announced that it has appointed three Independent Directors to its Board. They are, R.K. Agarwal, a qualified Chartered Accountant, Phaneesh Murthy, a global IT industry veteran and Nooraine Fazal, Managing Trustee, CEO and Co-Founder of Inventure Academy. C V Subramanyam, Managing Director of Cigniti Technologies, said “This is a very significant development towards strengthening brand Cigniti. In line with our global aspirations and the planned growth in the years ahead, we believe these three eminent personalities will add immense value in multiple dimensions across the company. I am confident that their association, inputs, and constant support will further accelerate our journey towards becoming the world’s largest and most respected independ .. Phaneesh Murthy has been serving as a Non-Executive Director of Cigniti Technologies Inc, USA (100% subsidiary of Cigniti Technologies Ltd.) since 19th January 2017. His previous roles include CEO & President of iGate Corporation and Worldwide Head of Sales and Marketing, Head of Communications, and Product Solutions Group at Infosys. R. K. Agarwal has been a partner with S. R. Batliboi & Co. since 1978 and was the Managing Partner of the firm at the time of his retirement in June, 2013. He has been connected with various industry bodies like Confederation of Indian Industries (CII), Indian Chamber of Commerce, Bengal Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Indo-American Chamber of Commerce, Indo-Italian Chamber of Commerce and served as the Chairman of Services, Economic Affairs, Company Law and Taxation Sub-Committees of CII (Eastern Region). Nooraine Fazal has a Master of Science degree in Management from Boston University and has worked with IBM and Reuters for a period of 10 years in a front-line and managerial capacity. http://www.indiadigitalbrief.com/48276-cigniti-appoints-phaneesh-murthy-and-two-others-as-

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3rd July, 2017 Cigniti appoints Phaneesh Murthy and two others as Independent Directors on its Board The Economic Times CignitiBSE 2.47 % Technologies, a global independent software testing services, has today announced that it has appointed three Independent Directors to its Board. They are, R.K. Agarwal, a qualified Chartered Accountant, Phaneesh Murthy, a global IT industry veteran and Nooraine Fazal, Managing Trustee, CEO and Co-Founder of Inventure Academy. C V Subramanyam, Managing Director of Cigniti Technologies, said “This is a very significant development towards strengthening brand Cigniti. In line with our global aspirations and the planned growth in the years ahead, we believe these three eminent personalities will add immense value in multiple dimensions across the company. I am confident that their association, inputs, and constant support will further accelerate our journey towards becoming the world’s largest and most respected independ .. Phaneesh Murthy has been serving as a Non-Executive Director of Cigniti Technologies Inc, USA (100% subsidiary of Cigniti Technologies Ltd.) since 19th January 2017. His previous roles include CEO & President of iGate Corporation and Worldwide Head of Sales and Marketing, Head of Communications, and Product Solutions Group at Infosys. R. K. Agarwal has been a partner with S. R. Batliboi & Co. since 1978 and was the Managing Partner of the firm at the time of his retirement in June, 2013. He has been connected with various industry bodies like Confederation of Indian Industries (CII), Indian Chamber of Commerce, Bengal Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Indo-American Chamber of Commerce, Indo-Italian Chamber of Commerce and served as the Chairman of Services, Economic Affairs, Company Law and Taxation Sub-Committees of CII (Eastern Region). Nooraine Fazal has a Master of Science degree in Management from Boston University and has worked with IBM and Reuters for a period of 10 years in a front-line and managerial capacity. http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/tech/software/cigniti-appoints-phaneesh-murthy-and-two-others-as-independent-directors-on-its-board/articleshow/59426373.cms

3rd July, 2017 Cigniti Technologies appoints Phaneesh Murthy & 2 others as independent directors Phaneesh Murthy has been serving as a Non-Executive Director of Cigniti Technologies Inc, USA (100% subsidiary of Cigniti Technologies Ltd.) since January 19, 2017. The Economic Times Tech Cigniti Technologies, a global independent software testing services, has appointed former iGATE chief Phaneesh Murthy as independent director to its board. Phaneesh Murthy has been serving as a Non-Executive Director of Cigniti Technologies Inc, USA (100% subsidiary of Cigniti Technologies Ltd.) since January 19, 2017. Murthy's previous roles include CEO & President of iGate and Worldwide Head of Sales and Marketing, Head of Communications, and Product Solutions Group at Infosys. He had also launched an e-pharmacy Zigy which went offline sometime in 2016. Apart from, Cigniti has also appointed two more Independent Directors namely R.K. Agarwal and Nooraine Fazal. RK Agarwal has been a partner with SR Batliboi & Co. since 1978 and was the Managing Partner of the firm at the time of his retirement in June 2013. He has also been involved in various industry bodies like Confederation of Indian Industries (CII), Indian Chamber of Commerce, Bengal Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Indo-American Chamber of Commerce, Indo-Italian Chamber of Commerce and served as the Chairman of Services, Economic Affairs, Company Law and Taxation Sub-Committees of CII (Eastern Region). Nooraine Fazal, on the other hand, is the Managing Trustee, CEO and Co-Founder of Inventure Academy. “This is a very significant development towards strengthening brand Cigniti. In line with our global aspirations and the planned growth in the years ahead, we believe these three eminent personalities will add immense value in multiple dimensions across the company. I am confident that their association, inputs, and constant support will further accelerate our journey towards becoming the world’s largest and most respected independent software testing services company.” said CV Subramanyam, Managing Director of Cigniti Technologies. http://tech.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/corporate/cigniti-technologies-appoints-phaneesh-murthy-2-others-as-independent-directors/59427087

3rd July, 2017 Company News The Hindu Business Line Cigniti Technologies, a global leader in independent software testing services, has strengthened its board by appointing three industry leaders – RK Agarwal, a qualified Chartered Accountant; Phaneesh Murthy, global IT industry veteran; and Nooraine Fazal, Managing Trustee, CEO and Co-Founder of Inventure Academy — as independent directors. All the appointments will take effect from June 30, the company said. Shares of Cigniti slipped 1.85 per cent at Rs.304.25 on the NSE. Mindtree on Monday said it has fixed July 11 as the record date for determining the entitlement and the names of the equity shareholders for its Rs.270-crore share buyback. The company will buy back up to 43.2 lakh shares, comprising 2.5 per cent of the total paid-up equity share capital, at a price of up to Rs.625 an equity share. Shares of Mindtree closed flat at Rs.529.05 on the NSE. Reliance Capital Ltd, through a subsidiary, will invest Rs.7 crore in Billionloans Financial Services Pvt Ltd, which runs a peer-to-peer lending platform. The seed funding by Reliance Corporate Advisory Services Ltd is in line with the strategy of Reliance Capital to expand its consumer lending business, the company said in an exchange filing on Monday. Billionloans’ online platform facilitates flexible and affordable financing options by matching borrowers with lenders and vice versa, and is a form of crowd-funding used to raise loans that are paid back with interest. Shares of Reliance Capital ended up 2 per cent at Rs.656.55 on the NSE. http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/markets/stock-markets/company-news/article9747141.ece

3rd July, 2017 Cigniti appoints Phaneesh Murthy and two others as Independent Directors on its Board India Finance News Cigniti Technologies, a global independent software testing services, has today announced that it has appointed three Independent Directors to its Board. They are, R.K. Agarwal, a qualified Chartered Accountant, Phaneesh Murthy, a global IT industry veteran and Nooraine Fazal, Managing Trustee, CEO and Co-Founder of Inventure Academy. C V Subramanyam, Managing Director of Cigniti Technologies, said “This is a very significant development towards strengthening brand Cigniti. In line with our global aspirations and the planned growth in the years ahead, we believe these three eminent personalities will add immense value in multiple dimensions across the company. I am confident that their association, inputs, and constant support will further accelerate our journey towards becoming the world’s largest and most respected independent software testing services company.” Phaneesh Murthy has been serving as a Non-Executive Director of Cigniti Technologies Inc, USA (100% subsidiary of Cigniti Technologies Ltd.) since 19th January 2017. His previous roles include CEO & President of iGate Corporation and Worldwide Head of Sales and Marketing, Head of Communications, and Product Solutions Group at Infosys. R. K. Agarwal has been a partner with S. R. Batliboi & Co. since 1978 and was the Managing Partner of the firm at the time of his retirement in June, 2013. He has been connected with various industry bodies like Confederation of Indian Industries (CII), Indian Chamber of Commerce, Bengal Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Indo-American Chamber of Commerce, Indo-Italian Chamber of Commerce and served as the Chairman of Services, Economic Affairs, Company Law and Taxation Sub-Committees of CII (Eastern Region). Nooraine Fazal has a Master of Science degree in Management from Boston University and has worked with IBM and Reuters for a period of 10 years in a front-line and managerial capacity. https://www.indiafinancenews.com/cigniti-appoints-phaneesh-murthy-and-two-others-as-independent-directors-on-its-board/

3rd July, 2017 Cigniti Technologies appoints three Industry Leaders as Independent Directors on its Board. Daily Business News Cigniti Technologies Ltd., a global leader in independent software testing services, has further strengthened its board by appointing three industry leaders – Mr. R.K. Agarwal, a qualified Chartered Accountant, Mr. Phaneesh Murthy, a global IT industry veteran and Ms. Nooraine Fazal, Managing Trustee, CEO and Co-Founder of Inventure Academy on its Board as Independent Directors. Mr. R. K. Agarwal, aged 64 years, is a qualified Chartered Accountant and has rich experience of 40 years in various fields like Audit, Taxation, Company Law, Consultancy, etc. He has been a partner with S. R. Batliboi & Co. since 1978 and was the Managing Partner of the Firm at the time of his retirement in June, 2013. Mr Agarwal has been connected with various industry bodies like Confederation of Indian Industries (CII), Indian Chamber of Commerce, Bengal Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Indo-American Chamber of Commerce, Indo-Italian Chamber of Commerce, etc. as Committee Chairman/Executive Committee Member, Permanent Invitee, etc. He has served as the Chairman of Services, Economic Affairs, Company Law and Taxation Sub-Committees of CII (Eastern Region). Mr. Phaneesh Murthy has been serving as a Non-Executive Director of Cigniti Technologies Inc, USA (100% subsidiary of Cigniti Technologies Ltd.) since 19th January 2017. Mr. Phaneesh is a business leader with 25 years of experience in structuring and managing large outsourcing deals for Fortune 500 companies whose previous roles include CEO & President of iGate Corporation and Worldwide Head of Sales and Marketing, Head of Communications, and Product Solutions Group at Infosys Ltd. Mr. Phaneesh is widely recognized as an Industry pioneer in propelling organizations to an all-round, multifold growth, and helping them reach leadership positions. He also consults for various businesses. Ms. Nooraine Fazal has a Master of Science degree in Management from Boston University and has worked with IBM and Reuters for a period of 10 years in a front-line and managerial capacity. Post a period of introspection about the future, Ms. Nooraine returned to India in 2003 (after twelve years across the UK, USA, Middle East, Australia, and the Greater China region) in order to be a ‘citizen with a say’ in the way the country is developing. Commenting on this, Mr. C V Subramanyam, Chairman and Managing Director of Cigniti Technologies, said “This is a very significant development towards strengthening brand Cigniti. In line with our global aspirations and the planned growth in the years ahead, we believe these three eminent personalities will add immense value in multiple dimensions across the company. I am confident that their association, inputs, and constant support will further accelerate our journey towards becoming the world’s largest and most respected independent software testing services company.” http://www.dailybusinessnews.in/

3rd July, 2017 Cigniti Appoints Phaneesh Murthy And Two Others As Independent Directors On Its Board Releases Blog Cigniti Technologies, a global independent software testing services, has today announced that it has appointed three Independent Directors to its Board. They are, R.K. Agarwal, a qualified Chartered Accountant, Phaneesh Murthy, a global IT industry veteran and Nooraine Fazal, Managing Trustee, CEO and Co-Founder of Inventure Academy. C V Subramanyam, Managing Director of Cigniti Technologies, said “This is a very significant development towards strengthening brand Cigniti. In line with our global aspirations and the planned growth in the years ahead, we believe these three eminent personalities will add immense value in multiple dimensions across the company. I am confident that their association, inputs, and constant support will further accelerate our journey towards becoming the world’s largest and most respected independent software testing services company.” Phaneesh Murthy has been serving as a Non-Executive Director of Cigniti Technologies Inc, USA (100% subsidiary of Cigniti Technologies Ltd.) since 19th January 2017. His previous roles include CEO & President of iGate Corporation and Worldwide Head of Sales and Marketing, Head of Communications, and Product Solutions Group at Infosys. R. K. Agarwal has been a partner with S. R. Batliboi & Co. since 1978 and was the Managing Partner of the firm at the time of his retirement in June, 2013. He has been connected with various industry bodies like Confederation of Indian Industries (CII), Indian Chamber of Commerce, Bengal Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Indo-American Chamber of Commerce, Indo-Italian Chamber of Commerce and served as the Chairman of Services, Economic Affairs, Company Law and Taxation Sub-Committees of CII (Eastern Region). Nooraine Fazal has a Master of Science degree in Management from Boston University and has worked with IBM and Reuters for a period of 10 years in a front-line and managerial capacity. http://releasesblog.net/cigniti-appoints-phaneesh-murthy-and-two-others-as-independent-directors-on-its-board/

3rd July, 2017 Cigniti Technologies appoint 3 industry leaders as Independent Directors on its Board Net India123 City-based Cigniti Technologies Limited, a global leader in independent software testing services company, has further strengthened its board by appointing three industry leaders on its Board as Independent Directors. They are Mr R K Agarwal, a qualified Chartered Accountant, Mr. Phaneesh Murthy, a global IT Industry veteran, and Ms. Nooraine Fazal, Managing Trustee, CEO & Co-Founder of Inventure Academy, a company statement said here today. Mr Agarwal (64) is a qualified Chartered Accountant and a 40 years’ experienced professional in various fields like Audit, Taxation, Company Law, Consultancy. He has been a partner with S. R. Batliboi & Co. since 1978 and was the Managing Partner of the Firm at the time of his retirement in June, 2013. Mr Murthy has been serving as a Non-Executive Director of Cigniti Technologies Inc, USA (100 per cent subsidiary of Cigniti Technologies Ltd.) since January 19, 2017. Ms Fazal has a Master of Science degree in Management from Boston University and has worked with IBM and Reuters for a period of 10 years in a front-line and managerial capacity. Speaking on the occasion, Cigniti Chairman and Managing Director C V Subramanyam said, “This is a very significant development towards strengthening brand Cigniti. In line with our global aspirations, and the planned growth in the years ahead, we believe that these three eminent personalities will add immense value in multiple dimensions across the company. I am confident that with their association, inputs, and constant support, we will further accelerate our journey towards becoming the world’s largest and most respected independent software testing services company.” http://www.netindia123.com/netindia/showdetails.asp?id=3137865&n_date=20170703&cat=India

3rd July, 2017 Cigniti Technologies appoint 3 industry leaders as Independent Directors on its Board Web India123 City-based Cigniti Technologies Limited, a global leader in independent software testing services company, has further strengthened its board by appointing three industry leaders on its Board as Independent Directors. They are Mr R K Agarwal, a qualified Chartered Accountant, Mr. Phaneesh Murthy, a global IT Industry veteran, and Ms. Nooraine Fazal, Managing Trustee, CEO & Co-Founder of Inventure Academy, a company statement said here today. Mr Agarwal (64) is a qualified Chartered Accountant and a 40 years' experienced professional in various fields like Audit, Taxation, Company Law, Consultancy. He has been a partner with S. R. Batliboi & Co. since 1978 and was the Managing Partner of the Firm at the time of his retirement in June, 2013. Mr Murthy has been serving as a Non-Executive Director of Cigniti Technologies Inc, USA (100 per cent subsidiary of Cigniti Technologies Ltd.) since January 19, 2017. Ms Fazal has a Master of Science degree in Management from Boston University and has worked with IBM and Reuters for a period of 10 years in a front-line and managerial capacity. Speaking on the occasion, Cigniti Chairman and Managing Director C V Subramanyam said, "This is a very significant development towards strengthening brand Cigniti. In line with our global aspirations, and the planned growth in the years ahead, we believe that these three eminent personalities will add immense value in multiple dimensions across the company. I am confident that with their association, inputs, and constant support, we will further accelerate our journey towards becoming the world's largest and most respected independent software testing services company. https://news.webindia123.com/news/articles/india/20170703/3137865.html

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