19th, March, 2026: Kratikal Tech Limited, a leading end-to-end cybersecurity solutions provider, has appointed seasoned professionals Mr. Anand Ramanlal Karwa, Ms. Shubhi Kesarwani, and Mr. Sanjeev Kumar Sinha as Independent Directors, strengthening its board as it prepares for a proposed listing on the BSE. The appointments come as Kratikal transitions from a founder-led structure to a more institutionalised governance framework in line with SEBI’s Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements (LODR) and the Companies Act, 2013.

Mr. Anand Ramanlal Karwa, a finance leader with over 17 years of experience in Finance and Accounting, Treasury Management, & Fund Management, Risk Management and controlling, MIS, Financial Closures & Reporting, ERP Implementation, Process Improvement & Enhancement, Strategic planning, business planning, Budgeting, Budgetary & Cost Control and he has joined the Board as Independent Director and will chair the Audit Committee of the Company. .

Ms. Shubhi Kesarwani has experience of 6 years, and she has founded GuruJal in March 2019 onwards, which functioned as the special purpose vehicle (SPV) of District Administration Gurugram till February 2023, and then merged with Abhipsa Foundation from March 2023 till the present day. She serves on the board as Trustee, co-founder, and CEO of GuruJal (Abhipsa Foundation). She has spearheaded the organization's vision, strategy, fundraising, and operations, and has played a pivotal role in driving sustainable development initiatives, stakeholder partnerships, and program expansion. Her leadership and contributions have been highly appreciated by the management, team members, and partners alike.

Mr. Sanjeev Kumar Sinha has experience of 10 years in Technology development, Digital engineering, and development/business center ownership for delivering Web, IoT, embedded and digital products, large-scale software integration, and solutions using Digital Systems Design, Cloud Architecture, Data Engineering, AI/ML Development, Network communication system, Smart IoT Devices, and Software Quality management. He has worked with Bharat Electronics Ltd and Impact QA Services Pvt. Ltd. He has expertise in technical marketing, operations, and quality engineering, with a consistent track record of building and scaling Global Capability Centres (GCC) with the ability to create structures and frameworks for global development and partnership in organizations with varying maturity levels. He has joined the board as an Independent Director. 

Commenting on the development, Mr. Pavan Kushwaha, Founder & CEO, Threatcop & Kratikal  said, “This is a defining step in Kratikal’s evolution. As we prepare for a proposed listing, strengthening governance is a strategic priority. Independent oversight enhances transparency, improves risk management, and builds confidence among investors, regulators, and enterprise clients. Cybersecurity is fundamentally about trust. Institutionalising governance ensures that our growth remains disciplined, accountable, and sustainable.”

Speaking on his appointment, Mr. Anand Ramanlal Karwa, Independent Director and Chairman of the Audit Committee, said, “Kratikal has demonstrated strong technical depth and growth momentum. The next phase requires governance discipline, robust financial systems, and process institutionalisation. My focus will be on strengthening audit rigor, transparency, and investor confidence as the company prepares for public market participation.”

Ms. Shubhi Kesarwani, Independent Director, added, “Kratikal operates in a space critical to digital trust and cyber resilience. As the company scales, embedding ESG principles and stakeholder accountability into board oversight becomes increasingly important. I look forward to supporting a governance framework that balances growth with responsibility.”

Mr. Sanjeev Kumar Sinha, Independent Director, said, “What truly excites me about joining Kratikal’s board is the company’s strong positioning in the rapidly evolving cybersecurity and digital trust ecosystem. Joining the board at this defining stage, as the company transitions toward public accountability, is both a responsibility and an opportunity. I look forward to contributing strategic technology oversight, strengthening risk frameworks, and supporting scalable innovation that aligns with long-term shareholder value creation.”

With these appointments, Kratikal aims to further strengthen board-level oversight across finance, compliance, and risk management. As demand for cybersecurity and regulatory compliance solutions accelerates, the company is focused on scaling responsibly, enhancing institutional credibility, and building long-term value as it advances on its public market roadmap.