ACME Resources Ltd Appoints M/s. Azharuddin & Associates as Secretarial Auditors for FY 2025-26
ACME Resources Ltd has appointed M/s. Azharuddin & Associates as Secretarial Auditors for FY 2025-26, following the resignation of Mr. Vikas Gera. The Board approved the appointment on May 6, 2026, under Regulation 30 of SEBI LODR Regulations. The firm, founded in 2016 and both Peer and Quality Reviewed by ICSI, issued its Certificate of Eligibility on April 27, 2026.

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ACME Resources Ltd has announced the appointment of M/s. Azharuddin & Associates as its Secretarial Auditors for the Financial Year 2025-26, pursuant to Regulation 30 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015. The Board of Directors, acting on the recommendation of the Audit Committee, approved the appointment at its meeting held on May 6, 2026. The Board Meeting commenced at 03:00 P.M. and concluded at 04:00 P.M.
Appointment Details
The appointment fills a casual vacancy arising from the resignation of Mr. Vikas Gera, Practicing Company Secretary. The key details of the appointment are outlined below:
| Parameter: | Details |
|---|---|
| Appointed Firm: | M/s. Azharuddin & Associates |
| Firm Registration Number: | S2016UP401600 |
| Date of Appointment: | May 6, 2026 |
| Tenure: | FY 2025-26, till conclusion of ensuing AGM |
| Reason for Appointment: | Casual vacancy due to resignation of Mr. Vikas Gera |
| Outgoing Auditor: | Mr. Vikas Gera, Practicing Company Secretary |
| Outgoing Auditor Membership No.: | FCS 5248 |
| Outgoing Auditor COP No.: | 4500 |
| Outgoing Auditor Peer Review No.: | S2007DE094600 |
Profile of M/s. Azharuddin & Associates
M/s. Azharuddin & Associates is a firm of Practising Company Secretaries founded in 2016. The firm provides professional services across a range of regulatory and compliance domains. It is both Peer Reviewed and Quality Reviewed by the Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI). The firm's key service areas include:
- Corporate Laws
- SEBI Regulations
- FEMA Regulations
- Direct and Indirect Taxation
- Secretarial Audits
- Due Diligence
- Internal Audits
The firm is led by CS Azharuddin (Membership No. F 13393, COP No. 15811) and is headquartered at 212, 2nd Floor, Durga Tower, RDC Raj Nagar, Ghaziabad-201001.
Consent and Eligibility Confirmation
M/s. Azharuddin & Associates issued a Certificate of Eligibility dated April 27, 2026, confirming its consent and eligibility to act as Secretarial Auditor of ACME Resources Limited in accordance with Section 204 of the Companies Act, 2013, read with rules made thereunder, and Regulation 24A of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015. The firm confirmed that it is not disqualified for appointment under the Company Secretaries Act, 1980, that the proposed appointment is within the limits laid down by ICSI, and that it has no substantial conflict of interest in terms of ICSI Auditing Standards.
Regulatory Disclosure
The disclosure was made under Regulation 30 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, and submitted to BSE Limited and The Calcutta Stock Exchange Association Ltd. The announcement was signed by Ravin Saluja, Managing Director (DIN: 00289305), on behalf of the Board of ACME Resources Limited.
Historical Stock Returns for Acme Resources
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -0.69% | +5.65% | +10.23% | -17.55% | -14.10% | +128.86% |
What were the circumstances behind Mr. Vikas Gera's resignation as Secretarial Auditor, and could it signal any underlying compliance or governance concerns at ACME Resources Ltd?
How might the appointment of a relatively newer firm like M/s. Azharuddin & Associates (founded 2016) impact the depth and quality of secretarial audit findings for ACME Resources in FY 2025-26?
Will ACME Resources Ltd seek to reappoint M/s. Azharuddin & Associates beyond FY 2025-26, or is the company likely to conduct a fresh selection process after the ensuing AGM?





























