Cropster Agro Completes Postal Ballot Notice Dispatch for Statutory Auditor Appointment
Cropster Agro Limited has successfully completed the dispatch of its postal ballot notice and published mandatory newspaper advertisements confirming the electronic distribution of voting materials for appointing M/s. D D S & Associates as statutory auditor to replace M/s. J. Singh & Associates. The e-voting process runs from April 11 to May 10, 2026, with results expected by May 12, 2026, conducted under SEBI regulations with Mr. Jay Pandya as scrutinizer.

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Cropster Agro Limited has successfully completed the dispatch of its postal ballot notice and published the required newspaper advertisement confirming the electronic distribution of voting materials for the appointment of a new statutory auditor. The company issued the postal ballot notice on April 10, 2026, following the resignation of its current auditors.
Regulatory Compliance and Publication
Pursuant to Regulation 47 of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, Cropster Agro Limited published advertisements in newspapers on Saturday, April 11, 2026, confirming the completion of postal ballot notice dispatch through electronic mode.
| Publication Details: | Information |
|---|---|
| Publication Date: | Saturday, April 11, 2026 |
| English Newspaper: | Business Standard Newspaper |
| Regional Language: | Jai Hind Ahmedabad Newspaper (Gujarati) |
| Regulatory Reference: | Security Id: CROPSTER / Code: 523105 |
Auditor Replacement Details
The postal ballot seeks approval for appointing M/s. D D S & Associates, Chartered Accountants, Ahmedabad (FRN: 120362W) as the company's statutory auditor for Financial Year 2025-26. This appointment is required to fill the casual vacancy created by the resignation of M/s. J. Singh & Associates, Chartered Accountants, Mumbai (FRN: 110266W).
| Parameter: | Details |
|---|---|
| Outgoing Auditor: | M/s. J. Singh & Associates, Mumbai (FRN: 110266W) |
| Proposed Auditor: | M/s. D D S & Associates, Ahmedabad (FRN: 120362W) |
| Appointment Period: | Financial Year 2025-26 |
| Resolution Type: | Ordinary Resolution |
The new auditors will hold office until the conclusion of the ensuing Annual General Meeting of the company. The remuneration will be decided by any Director of the company in consultation with the auditors, plus reimbursement of travelling and out-of-pocket expenses.
E-Voting Process and Timeline
The company has engaged National Securities Depository Limited (NSDL) to facilitate remote e-voting for shareholders. The voting process is being conducted entirely through electronic means, with no physical postal ballot forms being distributed.
| Timeline Details: | Information |
|---|---|
| Cut-off Date: | Friday, April 3, 2026 |
| E-voting Commencement: | Saturday, April 11, 2026 at 09:00 A.M. (IST) |
| E-voting Conclusion: | Sunday, May 10, 2026 at 05:00 P.M. (IST) |
| Result Announcement: | By Tuesday, May 12, 2026 |
Scrutinizer and Compliance Framework
The Board of Directors has appointed Mr. Jay Pandya, Proprietor of M/s. Jay Pandya & Associates, Company Secretaries, Ahmedabad (Membership No. ACS 63213 and Certificate of Practice No. 24319), as the scrutinizer to conduct the postal ballot process in a fair and transparent manner.
The postal ballot process is being conducted in compliance with Section 108, 110 and other applicable provisions of the Companies Act, 2013, along with the Companies (Management and Administration) Rules, 2014, and SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015. The company is also following the Ministry of Corporate Affairs circulars regarding electronic voting procedures.
Shareholder Eligibility
Only shareholders whose names appear in the Register of Members or List of Beneficial Owners as on the cut-off date of Friday, April 3, 2026, are eligible to participate in the e-voting process. Voting rights are proportionate to the paid-up equity shares registered in the shareholder's name as on the cut-off date.
The postal ballot notice has been sent electronically to shareholders whose email addresses are registered with the company's Registrar and Share Transfer Agent, M/s. MUFG Intime India Private Limited (formerly Link Intime India Private Limited), and the depositories NSDL and CDSL.
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Historical Stock Returns for Cropster Agro
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -4.41% | -12.16% | -3.56% | -68.37% | -69.82% | +152.92% |
What factors led to M/s. J. Singh & Associates' resignation and could similar issues affect the incoming auditor?
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