CG Power seeks shareholder approval to appoint PwC as statutory auditors
- CG Power appoints Price Waterhouse Chartered Accountants LLP as statutory auditors
- Appointment fills vacancy left by SRBC & CO LLP's resignation
- Annual fee set at ₹1.58 crore, a 7% increase over previous fees
- Shareholder voting open from August 27 to September 25, 2026

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CG Power & Industrial Solutions has initiated a postal ballot process to appoint Price Waterhouse Chartered Accountants LLP as its statutory auditors. The move aims to fill the casual vacancy created by the resignation of M/s. SRBC & CO LLP, Chartered Accountants.
The Board of Directors approved the appointment on August 19, 2026, based on the recommendation of the Audit Committee. The new auditors will hold office from August 19, 2026, until the conclusion of the company’s 90th Annual General Meeting in 2027.
Auditor Transition Details
SRBC & CO LLP resigned effective August 14, 2026, following the rotation of auditors at the holding company, Tube Investments of India Limited. TII’s existing auditors, S.R. Batliboi & Associates LLP, demitted office after completing their ten-year tenure.
CG Power stated that aligning its statutory auditors with those affiliated to the same network as TII’s appointed firm would enable better coordination. This alignment is intended to bring efficiency and synergy to the audit process, given that CG Power and its subsidiaries constitute more than 50% of the holding company’s consolidated financial statements.
Remuneration and Terms
The annual remuneration for Price Waterhouse Chartered Accountants LLP is set at ₹1.58 crore, excluding taxes and out-of-pocket expenses. This fee represents a 7% increase compared to the fees paid to the outgoing auditors for the last two financial years.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Outgoing Auditor | SRBC & CO LLP |
| Incoming Auditor | Price Waterhouse Chartered Accountants LLP |
| Effective Date | August 19, 2026 |
| Annual Fee | ₹1.58 crore |
| Term End | Conclusion of 90th AGM (2027) |
Voting Process
Shareholders holding shares as on August 21, 2026, are eligible to vote via remote e-voting. The voting period commences on August 27, 2026, at 9:00 am and concludes on September 25, 2026, at 5:00 pm. The results will be announced by September 29, 2026.
Price Waterhouse Chartered Accountants LLP confirmed it holds a valid peer review certificate from the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India and is not disqualified for appointment under the Companies Act, 2013.
Historical Stock Returns for CG Power & Industrial Solutions
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| +3.80% | +4.04% | +3.48% | +23.55% | +33.76% | +972.76% |
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