Apis India schedules 44th AGM on September 30, 2026

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Key Highlights
  • 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 Day5 Days1 Month6 Months1 Year5 Years
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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?

Apis India revises SAST disclosure for 10.7M share gift to promoter

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Key Highlights
  • Apis India Ltd filed a revised SAST disclosure on August 25, 2026
  • Correction specifies June 16, 2026 as the date of acquisition for 10.7M shares
  • Transfer was an off-market gift from Mrs. Sakshi Anand to Mr. Amit Anand
  • Mr. Anand's holding increased to 25.55% while total promoter stake remained unchanged
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Apis India Limited filed a revised regulatory disclosure on August 25, 2026, correcting an earlier submission regarding the inter-se transfer of 1,07,00,000 equity shares by way of gift among promoter group members. The filing addresses a procedural omission in the June 17, 2026 disclosure by specifying the exact date of acquisition.

The transaction involved Mr. Amit Anand, a member of the promoter group, acquiring shares from immediate relatives, specifically Mrs. Sakshi Anand. This move increased his individual holding in the company, consolidating ownership within the promoter circle without altering the total promoter stake or the company’s total equity share capital.

Transaction Details

The revised disclosure was submitted pursuant to Regulation 29(2) of the SEBI (Substantial Acquisition of Shares and Takeovers) Regulations, 2011. The company noted that the Bombay Stock Exchange Listing Compliance Department had flagged the discrepancy in the initial filing via emails dated August 12 and August 21, 2026.

Metric Details
Acquirer Mr. Amit Anand (Promoter Group)
Donor Mrs. Sakshi Anand (Promoter Group)
Shares Transferred 1,07,00,000 equity shares
Mode of Transfer Off-market gift between relatives
Date of Acquisition June 16, 2026
Pre-transaction Holding 2,44,85,825 shares (17.78%)
Post-transaction Holding 3,51,85,825 shares (25.55%)

Ownership Impact

Prior to the transfer, Mr. Anand held 2,44,85,825 shares, representing 17.78% of the total share capital. Following the acquisition, his holding rose to 3,51,85,825 shares, or 25.55% of the total voting capital.

The donor, Mrs. Sakshi Anand, held 1,07,00,000 shares (7.77%) prior to the transaction and holds nil shares post-transfer.

The total equity share capital of the company remained unchanged at ₹137,75,19,000, comprising 13,77,51,900 equity shares of ₹10 each. No encumbrances or convertible securities were involved in the transaction.

Historical Stock Returns for Apis

1 Day5 Days1 Month6 Months1 Year5 Years
+0.97%-2.81%-5.13%-11.56%0.0%+6,510.39%

How might the consolidation of promoter ownership under Mr. Amit Anand influence future corporate governance decisions or strategic direction at Apis India?

Could this procedural lapse in regulatory filing signal broader compliance risks that might affect investor confidence or attract further SEBI scrutiny?

Will the increased individual holding by Mr. Anand impact the liquidity of Apis India's shares in the secondary market due to reduced free float?

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