Hawkins Cookers appoints Bandyopadhyaya Bhaumik as cost auditor for FY27

Hawkins Cookers Limited appointed M/s. Bandyopadhyaya Bhaumik & Co. as its Cost Auditor for the financial year 2026-27. The Board of Directors approved the engagement on August 17, 2026, following a recommendation from the Audit Committee.

The appointment was disclosed to the BSE Limited under Regulation 30 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015. The firm will oversee cost audit compliance for the upcoming fiscal period.

Auditor Profile

M/s. Bandyopadhyaya Bhaumik & Co. is a cost and management accounting firm with over three decades of experience. The firm employs 12 partners and operates from a head office in Kolkata with fifteen branch offices across India.

Detail	Information
Auditor Name	M/s. Bandyopadhyaya Bhaumik & Co.
Appointment Date	August 17, 2026
Tenure	Financial Year 2026-27
Relationship Disclosure	Not Applicable

The company confirmed that there are no relationships between the directors and the appointed auditor requiring disclosure.

1 Day	5 Days	1 Month	6 Months	1 Year	5 Years
-0.13%	-0.70%	-7.10%	+10.12%	+10.12%	+10.12%

hawkins cookers has seen Ravi Kant cease to be an Independent Director effective August 3, 2026. His departure follows the completion of his second consecutive five-year term on the Board of Directors. The change marks the end of a decade-long association with the company’s governance structure, with Kant stepping down at the close of business hours on August 3, 2026.

The company disclosed the cessation under Regulation 30 of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015. The filing was signed by Brahmananda Pani, Company Secretary, and submitted to BSE Limited. The regulatory disclosure confirms that the reason for the change is the retirement consequent to the completion of the statutory term limit for Independent Directors.

Tenure Details

Mr. Ravi Kant served as an Independent Director for two consecutive terms, each lasting five years. The Board of Directors noted that the company benefited from his experience, insights, and counsel during this period. Specifically, the Board highlighted his vast experience in leadership and business as key contributions to the organization.

Sr. No.	Details of events	Information
1	Reason for Change	Retired as Independent Director after completing second consecutive five-year term
2	Date of cessation	August 3, 2026 (close of business hours)
3	Term of appointment	Not Applicable

Board Appreciation

In its statement accompanying the disclosure, the Board of Directors placed on record its deep appreciation for Mr. Kant’s contribution. The company emphasized that his guidance was particularly valuable across many aspects of its operations. There are no further details provided regarding a successor or immediate replacement in the current filing.