Coffee Day Enterprises concludes 18th AGM; auditors issue disclaimer
- Coffee Day Enterprises held its 18th AGM on September 21, 2026, adopting FY26 financial statements
- Statutory auditors issued a disclaimer of opinion in their audit report
- Management discussed rising coffee costs and recovery actions from Mysore Amalgamated Coffee Estates
- Ms. Sowrabhi Ramadas was re-appointed as director after retiring by rotation

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Coffee Day Enterprises held its 18th Annual General Meeting on September 21, 2026. The meeting transacted ordinary business including the adoption of audited financial statements for FY26. Statutory auditors issued a disclaimer of opinion in their report.
The meeting was conducted through Video Conferencing or Other Audio Visual Means in compliance with Ministry of Corporate Affairs Circular No.03/2025 and SEBI circular SEBI/HO/CFD/CFDPoD2/P/CIR/2024/133. It adhered to Secretarial Standard on General Meetings (SS-2) issued by the Institute of Company Secretaries of India.
Key Discussions
Chairperson and CEO Malavika Hegde delivered the chairperson’s speech. She highlighted key financial highlights of the retail coffee sector and the company’s hospitality business. She discussed changing consumer preferences and product innovation. She also addressed the impact of increased coffee costs during FY25-26 and actions taken to improve revenue and profitability.
An updated report by CrestLaw Partners was circulated to members. This independent law firm covered the recovery process and actions undertaken by the company and its subsidiaries for amounts due from Mysore Amalgamated Coffee Estates Limited and its affiliates.
Meeting Proceedings
The notice for the AGM was dispatched on August 24, 2026. It included the Report of Board of Directors, Auditors’ Report, and Secretarial Audit Report. These were taken as read during the meeting.
Eleven out of 27 registered speaker members addressed queries. The Chief Financial Officer responded to each query in detail. He provided comprehensive explanations on financial, operational, and other aspects of the company.
Members could cast votes via the NSDL e-Voting system from September 16, 2026, at 9:00 am until September 20, 2026, at 5:00 pm. The facility remained open for 15 minutes after the conclusion of the AGM.
Resolutions Passed
The following ordinary resolutions were transacted:
- Consideration and adoption of Audited Financial Statements (including Consolidated Financial Statements) for the financial year ended March 31, 2026.
- Re-appointment of Ms. Sowrabhi Ramadas (DIN: 11002032), who retires by rotation and offered herself for re-appointment.
The Company Secretary authorized Sadananda Poojary to receive and declare voting results. The scrutinizer’s report will be submitted to stock exchanges within two working days. Results will be available on the company website.
Historical Stock Returns for Coffee Day Enterprises
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -1.21% | -4.80% | +1.72% | +18.47% | -31.41% | 0.0% |
How will the statutory auditors' disclaimer of opinion impact Coffee Day Enterprises' ability to secure future debt financing or attract institutional investors?
What specific operational strategies is the company implementing to offset the margin pressure caused by rising raw coffee costs in FY25-26?
What is the projected timeline and likelihood of full recovery for dues from Mysore Amalgamated Coffee Estates Limited based on the CrestLaw Partners report?


































