Bombay Potteries AGM to approve auditor, ₹3.25 crore related-party deal
- Bombay Potteries & Tiles Ltd schedules 92nd AGM for September 30, 2026
- Shareholders to approve five-year term for new statutory auditor JPKD & Co LLP
- Related-party transaction with Harshvardhan Construction valued up to ₹3.25 crore
- Deal involves acquisition or rent of 968 sq. ft. premises in Mumbai

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Bombay Potteries & Tiles Limited has scheduled its 92nd Annual General Meeting for September 30, 2026. The meeting will seek shareholder approval for the appointment of M/s. JPKD & Co LLP as statutory auditor and a related-party transaction involving premises acquisition.
The Board of Directors approved the auditor appointment on September 6, 2026. The firm will serve for five consecutive financial years, starting from the conclusion of the ensuing AGM until the conclusion of the AGM in 2031. The outgoing statutory auditors, M/s. Agarwal Iyer and Associates, resigned due to health reasons.
Auditor Appointment Details
M/s. JPKD & Co LLP (Firm Registration No. W100950) will replace the previous auditors. The remuneration will be mutually agreed upon between the Board and the auditors. Piyush Nitin Jadhav is the designated partner responsible for the audit.
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Name of Auditor | M/s. JPKD & Co LLP |
| Term | Five consecutive financial years |
| Start Date | Conclusion of ensuing AGM |
| End Date | Conclusion of AGM in 2031 |
| Relationship Disclosure | Not Applicable |
Related Party Transaction
The company seeks approval for a transaction with Harshvardhan Construction, a partnership firm linked to directors Mr. Manoj Wadhwa and Mr. Harshvardhan Wadhwa. The deal involves the purchase or rent of premises at Wadhwa 723 Avenue, Unit No. 504, Saug Baug, Marol, Andheri East, Mumbai. The property spans approximately 968 sq. ft. and is intended for corporate or business use.
The maximum value for which approval is sought is ₹3.25 crore. This includes applicable taxes, stamp duty, registration charges, and other incidental expenses. If rented, the annual consideration is ₹42.5 lakh for a tenure of five years. An advance of ₹25 lakh may be paid. The transaction is funded through internal accruals and is stated to be on an arm's-length basis.
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Related Party | Harshvardhan Construction |
| Nature of Transaction | Purchase/Acquisition/Rent of Premises |
| Property Area | 968 sq. ft. |
| Maximum Value Sought | ₹3.25 crore |
| Annual Rent Consideration | ₹42.5 lakh |
| Advance Proposed | ₹25 lakh |
| Source of Funds | Internal accruals |
Annual General Meeting
The 92nd AGM will be conducted through Video Conferencing or Other Audio Visual Means. Remote e-voting will commence on September 25, 2026, at 9:00 am and end on September 29, 2026, at 5:00 pm. The record date for attending the meeting is September 22, 2026. Ms. Minal Wadhwa, who retires by rotation, offers herself for re-appointment as a director.
How might the five-year tenure of M/s. JPKD & Co LLP impact Bombay Potteries' audit quality and regulatory compliance compared to the previous firm?
What are the potential financial implications for Bombay Potteries if the related-party transaction proceeds as a purchase versus a lease, particularly regarding cash flow and asset utilization?
Could the acquisition of premises from a director-linked entity raise any governance concerns among institutional investors regarding arm's-length valuation?

































