Company Law Board Authorizes Satyam to
Induct Strategic Investor,
Raise Authorized Equity Capital and
Make Preferential Allotment of Equity Shares

HYDERABAD, India, Feb. 19, 2009 – Satyam Computer Services Ltd. (NYSE: SAY), a leading global consulting and information technology services provider, announced today that its Board of Directors has received authorization from the Company Law Board (CLB) to increase its authorized equity, to make a preferential allotment of shares, and to induct strategic investor(s) into the company. The CLB order is attached.

“Satyam welcomes this move, which serves the interests of all its stakeholders,” said a company spokesperson.

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This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of section 27A of Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. The forward-looking statements contained herein are subject to certain risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those reflected in the forward-looking statements. Satyam undertakes no duty to update any forward-looking statements. For a discussion of the risks associated with our business, please see the discussions under the heading “Risk Factors” in our report on Form 6-K concerning the quarter ended September 30, 2008, furnished to the Securities and Exchange Commission on November 7, 2008, and the other reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission from time to time.These filings are available at http://www.sec.gov

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