BPCL appoints M M Nissim, Manohar Chowdhry as statutory auditors for FY27
- C&AG appointed M M Nissim & Co LLP and Manohar Chowdhry & Associates as statutory auditors for FY27
- Appointments made under Section 139 of the Companies Act, 2013
- Disclosure filed on September 10, 2026, per SEBI LODR Regulation 30
- M M Nissim practices since 1927; Manohar Chowdhry founded in 1984

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Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited has appointed M/s. M. M. Nissim & Co LLP and M/s. Manohar Chowdhry & Associates as its statutory auditors for the financial year 2026-27. The appointments were made by the Comptroller and Auditor General of India (C&AG) under Section 139 of the Companies Act, 2013.
The company disclosed the appointments in a filing dated September 10, 2026, citing Regulation 30 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations & Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015. The disclosure was signed by V. Kala, Company Secretary.
Auditor Profiles
M M Nissim & Co LLP has been in professional practice since 1927 and registered with the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) in 1946. The firm operates across Mumbai, New Delhi, Kolkata, Chennai, Bengaluru, and Gift City, Gujarat. It is led by 16 partners.
Manohar Chowdhry & Associates, headquartered in Chennai, was founded in 1984 by Late Shri T N Manoharan, a past president of ICAI. The firm has 31 partners across 12 offices in India and is a member of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB).
Historical Stock Returns for Bharat Petroleum
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -0.18% | -5.33% | -4.87% | -7.03% | -4.70% | +23.38% |
How might the appointment of two separate statutory auditors impact Bharat Petroleum's financial reporting timelines and compliance costs for FY 2026-27?
What specific areas of risk or operational complexity within BPCL are likely prompting the C&AG to mandate dual audit firms rather than a single lead auditor?
Could this change in audit structure influence investor confidence or credit ratings given the firms' differing scales and geographic presences?


































