Apis India schedules 44th AGM on September 30, 2026
- Apis India has scheduled its 44th AGM on September 30, 2026, via Video Conferencing/other audio-visual means
- Key agenda items include adoption of FY26 financial statements, re-appointment of Vimal Anand as director, and appointment of new statutory auditors
- M/s S S Kothari Mehta & Co. LLP proposed as statutory auditors for five years at ₹20,00,000 per annum for FY27, a 150% increase over the outgoing auditors' fee of ₹8,00,000
- E-voting window runs from September 27, 2026 at 9:00 am to September 29, 2026 at 5:00 pm, with cut-off date of September 23, 2026
- Vimal Anand holds 2,55,86,175 equity shares (18.57%) and drew remuneration of ₹84,00,000 in FY26

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Apis India has convened its 44th Annual General Meeting on Wednesday, September 30, 2026, at 1:00 pm IST, to be held through Video Conferencing/other audio-visual means.
The AGM notice, issued on September 5, 2026, pursuant to Regulation 34 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, covers the financial year 2025-26. The communication follows an earlier intimation dated August 29, 2026, regarding the book closure period. The annual report and AGM notice are available on the company's website and are being dispatched to shareholders through permissible modes. Amit Anand, Managing Director, signed the communication.
Event schedule
Shareholders must note the following dates for participation and voting:
| Event | Date and time |
|---|---|
| AGM date | Wednesday, September 30, 2026 at 1:00 pm |
| Book closure period | Thursday, September 24, 2026 to Wednesday, September 30, 2026 (both days inclusive) |
| Cut-off date | Wednesday, September 23, 2026 |
| E-voting start | Sunday, September 27, 2026 at 9:00 am |
| E-voting end | Tuesday, September 29, 2026 at 5:00 pm |
The book closure applies to the register of members and share transfer books for the purpose of annual closing. Shareholders holding shares as of the cut-off date of September 23, 2026, will be eligible to vote. E-voting is facilitated by Central Depository Services (India) Limited (CDSL). Members may join the AGM through VC/OAVM from 12:45 pm IST, 15 minutes before the scheduled start time.
AGM agenda
The meeting will transact the following ordinary business items:
- Item 1: Adoption of audited standalone and consolidated financial statements for the financial year ended March 31, 2026, along with the auditors' and Board of Directors' reports
- Item 2: Re-appointment of Mr. Vimal Anand (DIN: 00951380) as a director, who retires by rotation and is eligible for re-appointment
- Item 3: Appointment of M/s S S Kothari Mehta & Co. LLP, Chartered Accountants, New Delhi (Firm Registration No. 000756N/N500441), as statutory auditors for a term of five consecutive years from the conclusion of the 44th AGM until the conclusion of the 49th AGM to be held in the year 2031, at an annual remuneration of ₹20,00,000 for FY27, plus applicable taxes and reimbursement of out-of-pocket expenses
Statutory auditor transition
M/s G A M S & Associates LLP, Chartered Accountants, were appointed as statutory auditors at the 39th AGM for a term of five consecutive years. Their term concludes at the conclusion of the 44th AGM. The Board places on record its appreciation for their services during their tenure.
The proposed remuneration of ₹20,00,000 for M/s S S Kothari Mehta & Co. LLP for FY27 represents an increase of ₹12,00,000, or 150%, over the remuneration of ₹8,00,000 paid to the outgoing statutory auditors for FY26. M/s S S Kothari Mehta & Co. LLP is a firm of Chartered Accountants established in 1971, with pan-India presence and experience in audit and assurance, taxation, regulatory and other professional services across sectors including manufacturing, financial services, information technology and consumer products.
Director proposed for re-appointment
The following details pertain to Mr. Vimal Anand, proposed for re-appointment at the 44th AGM:
| Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Name | Mr. Vimal Anand |
| DIN | 00951380 |
| Date of birth | August 10, 1971 |
| Age | 55 |
| Date of first appointment | October 27, 2006 |
| Qualification | Graduate (Commerce, Kirori Mal College) |
| Experience | More than 31 years in food processing business |
| Shares held (as at March 31, 2026) | 2,55,86,175 equity shares (18.57%) |
| Remuneration drawn in FY26 | ₹84,00,000 |
| Remuneration sought | No change in existing remuneration |
| Board meetings attended in FY26 | 08 |
| Committee membership | Corporate Social Responsibility Committee (Member) |
| Directorships in other companies | APIS Pure Foodstuff Trading LLC-Dubai; Apis Enterprises Private Limited; Nature Family Tree Foods Private Limited |
Mr. Vimal Anand is the Whole-time Director responsible for overseeing the company's export operations and international business development. He has received formal training in beekeeping and honey processing from the University of Warmia and Mazury, Olsztyn, Poland. He is the brother of Amit Anand, Managing Director, and son of Mrs. Prem Anand, Whole Time Director and Chairperson.
Historical Stock Returns for Apis
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| +0.97% | -2.81% | -5.13% | -11.56% | 0.0% | +6,510.39% |
How will the 150% increase in statutory auditor remuneration impact Apis India's operational costs and net margins in FY27?
What strategic changes or audit focus areas might the appointment of S S Kothari Mehta & Co. LLP signal for Apis India's financial governance?
Given Mr. Vimal Anand's role in export operations, how might his reappointment influence the company's international expansion plans for the coming fiscal year?


































