Asarfi Hospital has appointed M/s Ashutosh Kumar Sinha & Co as its cost auditor for the financial year 2026-27. The company’s Board of Directors approved the appointment on August 25, 2026, following a recommendation from the Audit Committee.

The firm, based in Dhanbad with registration number 004660, will conduct the cost audit in compliance with Section 148 of the Companies Act, 2013 and Rule 13 of the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014.

Regulatory Disclosure

Asarfi Hospital Limited filed the intimation under Regulation 30 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015. The disclosure was made on August 31, 2026.

The company noted that the filing was delayed due to an inadvertent omission in its regulatory filing process. It stated it is taking steps to strengthen internal compliance mechanisms to ensure timely disclosures in the future.

Auditor Details

M/s Ashutosh Kumar Sinha & Co is a firm of practicing cost accountants. The firm offers services including cost audit, certifications, setting up costing systems, cost consultancy, and costing-based turnaround strategies.

The disclosure confirmed there are no relationships between the directors and the appointed auditor.

Asarfi Hospital Limited’s board of directors approved the company’s migration from the BSE SME Platform to the BSE Main Board and its proposed listing on the National Stock Exchange (NSE) on Tuesday, August 25, 2026.

The decision, subject to shareholder approval and necessary regulatory compliances, marks a significant step in the company’s strategy to broaden its investor base and enhance liquidity. The board also approved the Directors' Report for the financial year ended March 31, 2026, signaling that the company meets the stricter eligibility criteria required for main board listing.

Key Board Decisions

In addition to the listing proposal, the board finalized several key corporate governance matters during the meeting held at its registered office in Dhanbad, Jharkhand:

• Director Re-appointment: The board approved the re-appointment of Mr. Gopal Singh (DIN: 01608342), who retires by rotation, as a director of the company.
• AGM Date Fixed: The 21st Annual General Meeting (AGM) is scheduled for Friday, September 18, 2026, at 12:00 noon at Ritam Hall, Asarfi Hospital, Dhanbad.
• Book Closure: The register of members will remain closed from September 5 to September 18, 2026. The cut-off date for e-voting eligibility is Friday, September 11, 2026.
• Cost Auditor Appointment: M/s Ashutosh Kumar Sinha & Co., Cost Accountants (FRN: 004660), were appointed as the Cost Auditor for FY27.
• Scrutinizer Appointment: CS Sourav Mall (Membership No. A67274) was appointed as the scrutinizer for the AGM voting process.
• Authorised Signatory: Mr. Harendra Singh was nominated as the authorised signatory for executing bid and tender documents on behalf of the company.

What the Numbers Show

While the filing does not disclose specific financial metrics for FY26, the approval of the main board migration implies that Asarfi Hospital has met the net worth and profitability thresholds mandated by stock exchanges for such transitions. This strategic move, coupled with the approval of the annual report, suggests a stable financial position for the just-concluded fiscal year.

The company has engaged NSDL along with Cameo Corporate Services Limited to provide remote e-voting facilities to its members, ensuring transparent shareholder participation.