Federal Bank Appoints Joint Statutory Auditors for FY 2026-27
Federal Bank secured RBI approval to appoint M/s. Price Waterhouse LLP and M/s. K S Aiyar & Co as Joint Statutory Auditors for FY 2026-27, replacing the incumbent auditors M/s. Suri & Co and M/s M S K A & Associates. The appointment is contingent upon shareholder ratification at the upcoming AGM.

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Federal Bank has received approval from the Reserve Bank of India to appoint M/s. Price Waterhouse LLP and M/s. K S Aiyar & Co as its Joint Statutory Auditors for the financial year 2026-27. The Board of Directors recorded this approval on May 15, 2026. The appointment is subject to the approval of shareholders at the ensuing Annual General Meeting (AGM).
Auditor Details
The bank has provided the following registration details for the appointed audit firms:
| Auditor Firm | ICAI Firm Registration Number |
|---|---|
| M/s. Price Waterhouse LLP | 30112E/E300264 |
| M/s. K S Aiyar & Co | 100186W |
Change in Auditorship
The change in auditors follows the completion of the term of the existing Joint Statutory Auditors, M/s. Suri & Co, Chartered Accountants and M/s M S K A & Associates, Chartered Accountants. Their term concludes at the end of the upcoming AGM, in accordance with RBI guidelines.
Regulatory Compliance
The intimation was submitted to the National Stock Exchange of India Limited and BSE Limited under Regulation 30 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015. Additional details required under SEBI regulations will be submitted following the shareholders' approval at the AGM. The filing was signed by Harsh Dugar, Executive Director of Federal Bank.
Historical Stock Returns for Federal Bank
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| +1.92% | +5.20% | +7.95% | +21.00% | +51.69% | +266.88% |
How might the transition from M/s. Suri & Co and M/s. MSKA & Associates to Price Waterhouse LLP impact Federal Bank's audit quality, financial disclosures, and investor confidence going forward?
Could the appointment of a Big Four firm like Price Waterhouse LLP signal Federal Bank's intent to pursue international capital raising, cross-border listings, or enhanced institutional investor engagement?
What are the key financial risk areas or compliance concerns that shareholders should watch for when Price Waterhouse LLP conducts its first statutory audit of Federal Bank for FY2026-27?


































