Has Lifestyle appoints Gujar and Kulkarni as auditors for 5 years
- Has Lifestyle appoints M/s. Gujar and Kulkarni as statutory auditors for five years
- Appointment approved at 19th AGM held on September 24, 2026
- New auditor is an ICAI registered firm with RBI Grade IV status
- Niru Kanodia re-appointed as director; new Articles of Association adopted

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Has Lifestyle Limited appointed M/s. Gujar and Kulkarni, Chartered Accountants, as its Statutory Auditors for a term of five consecutive years. The appointment was approved by members at the company's 19th Annual General Meeting held on September 24, 2026.
The firm will hold office from the conclusion of the 19th AGM until the conclusion of the 24th AGM. This decision was taken pursuant to Regulation 30 read with Part A of Schedule III of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015.
Auditor profile and appointment details
M/s. Gujar and Kulkarni is a partnership firm of Chartered Accountants established on March 3, 2015. The firm is registered with the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) under Registration No. 140182W. It holds an RBI Unique Firm Code No. 1013221 and is categorised as a Grade IV firm on the Reserve Bank of India's panel of statutory auditors. Additionally, the firm possesses a Comptroller & Auditor General (CAG) empanelment code BO0218.
The meeting, chaired by Hemang Bhatt, commenced at 12:00 pm and concluded at 12:35 pm at the company's registered office in Andheri East, Mumbai. Five members attended the meeting, either in person or through authorized representatives.
Governance resolutions adopted
Shareholders adopted the audited financial statements for FY26 and approved key governance appointments. Niru Kanodia (DIN: 02651444), who retired by rotation, was re-appointed as a Director following her eligibility to offer herself for re-appointment. The shareholders also adopted a new set of Articles of Association for the company.
| Resolution Item | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Financial Statements | Approved | Adoption of audited FY26 financials and Board/Auditor reports |
| Director Re-appointment | Approved | Niru Kanodia (DIN: 02651444) re-appointed by rotation |
| Statutory Auditor | Appointed | M/s. Gujar and Kulkarni, Chartered Accountants (FRN: 140182W) |
| Articles of Association | Adopted | New set of Articles of Association approved |
Voting process and quorum
Pursuant to Section 108 of the Companies Act, 2013, the company provided a remote e-voting facility for the resolutions. The e-voting window opened on September 21, 2026, at 9:00 am and closed on September 23, 2026, at 5:00 pm. Members present at the AGM who had not voted remotely were entitled to cast their votes during the meeting.
CS Divya Mohta, Practising Company Secretary, was appointed as the Scrutinizer to oversee the remote e-voting and voting process in a fair and transparent manner. The requisite quorum was present throughout the proceedings.
How might the appointment of a Grade IV RBI-panel firm impact the depth of regulatory scrutiny on Lifestyle Limited's financial reporting compared to previous auditors?
What specific changes in corporate governance or shareholder rights are introduced by the newly adopted Articles of Association?
Could the low attendance of only five members at the AGM signal potential liquidity or investor engagement issues for the company?


























