Gujarat Craft Industries Ltd Accepts Resignation of Secretarial Auditors
Gujarat Craft Industries Limited has accepted the resignation of M/s. Nishant Pandya & Associates as its Secretarial Auditors, effective May 6, 2026, citing personal reasons. The resignation, disclosed under Regulation 30 of SEBI Listing Regulations, was communicated to BSE Limited and signed by Chairman & Managing Director Rishab Chhajer. The firm confirmed no other material reasons for the resignation and raised no objection to the appointment of a successor.

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Gujarat Craft Industries Limited has officially communicated the resignation of its Secretarial Auditors, M/s. Nishant Pandya & Associates, Practising Company Secretaries (Membership No: ACS-51005, COP No.: 22435). The resignation is effective immediately, starting from the Financial Year 2025-26 onwards, as per a letter dated May 6, 2026. The firm cited personal reasons for stepping down from the position.
The announcement was made in compliance with Regulation 30 of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015. The company has attached the necessary disclosure as Annexure 1 to the notification sent to BSE Limited.
Details of the Resignation
The company provided a structured disclosure regarding the change in its secretarial audit firm. The table below outlines the key details regarding the resignation and the departing auditor.
| Sr. No. | Disclosure Requirement | Details |
|---|---|---|
| (a) | Name of Auditors | M/s. Nishant Pandya & Associates, Practising Company Secretaries |
| (b) | Reason for Change | Resignation as Secretarial Auditors of the Company with immediate effect (i.e. from the Financial Year 2025-26 onwards) due to personal reasons. |
| (c) | Date of Cessation | w.e.f. 6th May, 2026 |
| (d) | Brief Profile | Not Applicable |
| (e) | Disclosure of Relationships between Directors | Not Applicable |
Auditor Confirmation
In their resignation letter addressed to the Board of Directors of Gujarat Craft Industries Limited, M/s. Nishant Pandya & Associates, represented by Proprietor Nishant Pandya (ACS: 51005, COP: 22435, PRN: 2552/2022), clarified that there are no other material reasons for their decision. The firm, registered with FRN: S2019GJ700100, further stated that they have no objection to the appointment of any other Secretarial Auditors by the company.
The communication was signed by Rishab Chhajer, Chairman & Managing Director (DIN: 05184646) of Gujarat Craft Industries Limited. The company has requested the stock exchange to take note of the resignation and update their records accordingly.
Historical Stock Returns for Gujarat Craft Industries
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -0.91% | -4.63% | +11.18% | -25.74% | -31.77% | +143.79% |
How quickly will Gujarat Craft Industries Limited appoint a replacement Secretarial Auditor, and could any delay impact its compliance obligations under SEBI regulations for FY 2025-26?
Could the mid-year resignation of the Secretarial Auditor raise concerns among investors about potential governance or compliance issues at Gujarat Craft Industries Limited?
What criteria will Gujarat Craft Industries Limited use to select its next Secretarial Auditor, and will the company opt for a larger, more established firm to strengthen its compliance framework?

































