Harmony Capital Auditor Resigns Over Fee Dispute
Harmony Capital Services Limited's statutory auditor, M/s Kapish Jain and Associates, resigned effective May 20, 2026, due to fee disagreements. The firm noted that the agreed remuneration was insufficient for the audit's scope. The company confirmed no management issues were raised by the departing auditors.

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Harmony Capital Services Limited has informed the stock exchanges regarding the resignation of its statutory auditor, M/s Kapish Jain and Associates, Chartered Accountants. The firm tendered its resignation effective from the close of business hours on May 20, 2026. The disclosure was made pursuant to Regulation 30 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015.
The auditors cited discrepancies over professional fees as the primary reason for their departure. In their resignation letter, the firm stated that despite discussions, the agreed fees were not commensurate with the time, efforts, and resources required to conduct the audit in accordance with the Standards on Auditing and other regulatory requirements. Consequently, the firm determined it could not continue in the role.
Harmony Capital Services confirmed that the resigning auditors had not raised any concerns or issues regarding the company's management. As a result, the company noted that deliberation or comments from the Audit Committee were not applicable in this instance.
Auditor Details
M/s Kapish Jain and Associates were originally appointed on August 18, 2023. Their term was scheduled to conclude at the end of the company's 34th Annual General Meeting. Prior to their resignation, the firm had completed the limited review on the audited standalone financial results for the quarter and year ended March 31, 2026, issuing the report on May 7, 2026.
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Name of Auditor | M/s Kapish Jain and Associates, Chartered Accountants |
| Firm Registration No. | 022743N |
| Date of Appointment | August 18, 2023 |
| Effective Date of Resignation | May 20, 2026 |
| Reason for Resignation | Professional fees not commensurate with audit scope |
The company has enclosed the necessary details, including the resignation letter and Annexure A, as required under the relevant SEBI regulations and circulars.
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