Sonata Software Limited has formally notified the stock exchanges regarding a significant transition in its top leadership. The Board of Directors, in its meeting held on April 25, 2026, accepted the cessation of Mr. Samir Dhir as the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, effective May 8, 2026. Concurrently, the Board approved the appointment of Mr. Rajsekhar Datta Roy as the new Chief Executive Officer for a three-year term starting May 9, 2026.

Mr. Rajsekhar Datta Roy, who previously served as the Chief Delivery Officer, is a seasoned professional with over thirty years of experience in scaling global practices and leading digital transformation programs. He has been a pivotal figure in advancing the company’s “AI-first” strategy, specifically spearheading the development of Sonata Harmoni.AI. The outgoing CEO, Mr. Samir Dhir, cited personal priorities for his decision not to seek reappointment after leading the firm through a period of growth and transformation over the last four years.

Sonata Software is a leading modernization engineering company that utilizes its proprietary “PLATFORMATION” framework to help enterprises transition to agile, digital-first business models. In recent 2025 updates, the company achieved AWS Premier Tier Services Partner status and was recognized as a Microsoft Frontier Partner, highlighting its leadership in AI and cloud transformation. The company continues to secure large deals, including a significant partnership with a Fortune 500 fintech client in the BFSI vertical.

For the third quarter of FY26 (ending December 31, 2025), Sonata Software reported a record consolidated revenue of ₹3,080.60 Crores, representing a significant 45.4% increase from the previous quarter. While revenue grew by 8.4% year-on-year, the net profit after exceptional items stood at ₹104.40 Crores, reflecting a sequential decrease of approximately 13.17%. As of March 2026, the company maintains a stable promoter holding of 28.17%, with notable individual investors including Akshay Rajan Raheja and Viren Rajan Raheja, each holding 7.85%. Institutional backing remains strong with significant stakes held by HDFC Mutual Fund and Invesco India Contra Fund.