[CARE Ratings Limited](care ratings) held its 33rd Annual General Meeting (AGM) on July 3, 2026, through video conferencing, where shareholders approved the re-appointment of B S R & Co. LLP as Statutory Auditors for a term of five years. The appointment is effective from the conclusion of this 33rd AGM until the conclusion of the 38th AGM to be held in the year 2031. The meeting also confirmed a total dividend of ₹22 per share for the financial year 2025-26, reinforcing the company's commitment to shareholder returns.

The proceedings, chaired by Mr. V. Chandrasekaran, Non-Executive Chairman and Independent Director, validated the audited standalone and consolidated financial statements for the year ended March 31, 2026. The meeting complied with regulations from the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) and Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI). The company engaged National Securities Depository Limited (NSDL) to facilitate remote e-voting and appointed Mr. Mitesh Dhabliwala of M/s Parikh & Associates as the Scrutinizer.

Key Resolutions Passed

The AGM transacted several items of ordinary business, including the adoption of financial reports and the appointment of key personnel.

Auditor Profile

B S R & Co. LLP, a member entity of B S R & Affiliates registered with the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI Firm Registration No.: 101248W/W-100022), was originally constituted as a partnership firm on March 27, 1990, and converted into a Limited Liability Partnership on October 14, 2013. The firm employs over 4000 staff and 170+ Partners across 14 locations, auditing listed companies in sectors including financial services, technology, and infrastructure.

care ratings has appointed Mr. Sanjay Agarwal as its Chief Risk Officer effective August 1, 2026. The appointment strengthens the company's risk management framework, leveraging his extensive experience in the financial services sector.

Mr. Agarwal is a qualified Chartered Accountant with over 30 years of experience, specializing in risk management, credit analysis, project financing, and financial research. He has been associated with the company for the past 16 years and currently holds the position of Senior Director.

Details of Appointment

The disclosure was made to the stock exchanges pursuant to Regulation 30 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015. The appointment details were submitted to BSE Limited and The National Stock Exchange of India Limited.

The company stated that Mr. Agarwal possesses extensive industry knowledge, analytical rigor, and a strategic perspective, which will be instrumental in his new role.