Aadhar Housing Finance Recommends Appointment of M/s. N M Raiji & Co as Joint Statutory Auditor
Aadhar Housing Finance Limited's Board of Directors has recommended the appointment of M/s. N M Raiji & Co (ICAI Firm Registration No. 108296W) as Joint Statutory Auditor for three consecutive financial years from FY 2026-27 to FY 2028-29, following the completion of tenure of M/s. Kirtane & Pandit LLP. The appointment, subject to shareholder approval, is in compliance with RBI guidelines for NBFCs and HFCs, and the firm will serve alongside existing auditors M/s. S. R. Batliboi & Associates LLP.

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Aadhar Housing Finance Limited has announced that its Board of Directors has recommended the appointment of M/s. N M Raiji & Co as Joint Statutory Auditor. The decision was taken during a meeting held on May 5, 2026, based on the recommendation of the Audit Committee. The appointment is proposed for a tenure of three consecutive financial years, commencing from FY 2026-27 and continuing until the conclusion of the Annual General Meeting for FY 2028-29. This move is subject to the approval of the shareholders at the company's ensuing annual general meeting.
Regulatory Compliance and Auditor Details
The appointment follows the guidelines issued by the Reserve Bank of India regarding the appointment of Statutory Central Auditors and Statutory Auditors for NBFCs and HFCs, as per RBI Circular no. RBI/2021-22/25-Ref.No. DoS.CO.ARG/SEC.01/08.91.001/2021-22 dated April 27, 2021. M/s. N M Raiji & Co, a firm of Chartered Accountants registered with the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI Firm Registration No. 108296W), has been selected to fill the vacancy. The firm has its main office in Mumbai and a branch office in Bangalore, and holds a valid Peer Review certificate. The disclosure has been made pursuant to Regulation 30 and Regulation 51(2) of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015.
Change in Statutory Auditors
The recommendation comes as the term of the existing Joint Statutory Auditor, M/s. Kirtane & Pandit LLP, is set to expire at the conclusion of the Annual General Meeting for FY 2025-26. Their tenure as Joint Statutory Auditor covered a period of three years from FY 2023-24 till the conclusion of the Annual General Meeting for FY 2025-26. If appointed by the shareholders, M/s. N M Raiji & Co will serve alongside the existing statutory auditors, M/s. S. R. Batliboi & Associates LLP. The Board confirmed that there are no reportable relationships between the directors of the company and the proposed auditor.
Summary of Auditor Changes
| Particulars: | Details |
|---|---|
| New Joint Statutory Auditor | M/s. N M Raiji & Co (Firm Registration No. 108296W) |
| Tenure | FY 2026-27 to conclusion of AGM for FY 2028-29 |
| Outgoing Joint Statutory Auditor | M/s. Kirtane & Pandit LLP |
| Reason for Change | Completion of tenure of outgoing auditor |
| Existing Joint Statutory Auditor | M/s. S. R. Batliboi & Associates LLP |
| Office Locations | Mumbai (Main), Bangalore (Branch) |
| Peer Review Certificate | Valid |
The Board meeting, where this decision was finalized, commenced at 3:40 p.m. and concluded at 4:40 p.m. on May 5, 2026. The official disclosure regarding this appointment has been made available on the company's website in accordance with SEBI Master Circular no. HO/49/14/14(7)2025-CFD-POD2/1/3762/2026 as updated on January 30, 2026.
Historical Stock Returns for Aadhar Housing Finance
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| +0.29% | +2.72% | +9.99% | +1.49% | +10.42% | +52.34% |
How might the transition from M/s. Kirtane & Pandit LLP to M/s. N M Raiji & Co impact the audit quality and financial reporting transparency at Aadhar Housing Finance Limited?
Could the appointment of M/s. N M Raiji & Co as Joint Statutory Auditor influence investor confidence in Aadhar Housing Finance ahead of its upcoming AGM, and how might shareholders respond to the vote?
Given that M/s. S. R. Batliboi & Associates LLP continues as the existing Joint Statutory Auditor, how will the dual-auditor structure affect the company's compliance posture under evolving RBI regulations for HFCs?


































