HMA Agro shareholders approve all 18th AGM resolutions including auditor appointment
- Shareholders approved all seven resolutions at the 18th AGM held on September 18, 2026
- M/s VAA & Associates appointed as statutory auditor for five years succeeding MAPSS and Company
- Promoters cast 100% of votes in favor of key governance and financial resolutions
- Remuneration of Chairperson Gulzar Ahmad increased with 99.6% public shareholder support

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HMA Agro Industries shareholders approved all seven ordinary and special resolutions at its 18th Annual General Meeting held on September 18, 2026. The meeting concluded at 4:55 pm after ratifying the appointment of M/s VAA & Associates as statutory auditor and increasing the remuneration of Chairperson Gulzar Ahmad.
The quorum was present with 67 members attending out of 68,505 shareholders on record as of September 11, 2026. The deemed venue was the company's registered office in Agra, Uttar Pradesh. Voting results were scrutinized by R.C. Sharma & Associates, with NSDL serving as the e-voting agency.
Voting Results Overview
Promoter and promoter group shareholders, holding 375,577,327 shares, cast 100% of their votes in favor of all non-conflicted resolutions. Public institutional investors held 23,957,364 shares, while public non-institutional investors held 101,235,079 shares. Total votes polled across all resolutions ranged from 6,380,946 to 381,958,273 depending on promoter participation.
| Resolution | Type | Votes In Favor | Votes Against | % In Favor | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adoption of FY26 Financials | Ordinary | 381,950,731 | 7,542 | 99.998% | Passed |
| Re-appointment of Viswambharan Parameswaran | Ordinary | 381,933,709 | 24,564 | 99.994% | Passed |
| Appointment of VAA & Associates as Auditor | Ordinary | 381,946,303 | 11,970 | 99.997% | Passed |
| Increase in Remuneration of Gulzar Ahmad | Ordinary | 6,356,708 | 24,238 | 99.620% | Passed |
| Fixation of Borrowing Powers (Sec 180(1)(c)) | Special | 381,944,665 | 10,608 | 99.997% | Passed |
| Authorization to Create Charges (Sec 180(1)(a)) | Special | 381,945,741 | 12,532 | 99.997% | Passed |
| Increase in Threshold for Loans/Investments (Sec 186) | Special | 381,935,002 | 23,271 | 99.994% | Passed |
Auditor Appointment Details
M/s VAA & Associates, Chartered Accountants (Firm Registration No. 016079C), will hold office from the conclusion of the 18th AGM until the conclusion of the 23rd AGM. The firm, established in 2011, has offices in Agra and Noida and holds Peer Review Certificate No. 024504 valid until February 28, 2029. It has completed AQMM Level 3.
The appointment was made pursuant to Regulation 30 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015. The firm provides services across audit, assurance, taxation, and financial consultancy.
Succession from Outgoing Auditor
The new appointment follows the completion of the first five-year term of M/s MAPSS and Company (Firm Registration No. 012796C). MAPSS and Company served as statutory auditors for HMA Agro Industries and its subsidiaries until the conclusion of the 18th AGM on September 18, 2026.
MAPSS and Company provided written confirmation and no-objection regarding the completion of its tenure and the appointment of VAA & Associates. The outgoing firm also ceased to be the statutory auditor for the company's subsidiaries upon the same date.
Management Address
Gulzar Ahmad, Chairperson and Managing Director, addressed the meeting, providing an overview of business performance and future growth prospects. He thanked stakeholders for their support.
Gulzeb Ahmed, Chief Financial Officer, presented the financial performance for FY26. He also addressed member queries regarding operational performance and expansion plans.
Governance and Attendance
The Audit Committee, Stakeholders' Relationship Committee, and Nomination and Remuneration Committee chairpersons were present to address queries. Statutory Auditor Varun Bansal and Secretarial Auditor Ramesh Chand Sharma also attended.
Viswambharan Parameswaran retires by rotation and was re-elected. Bhabani Sankar Acharya, Whole Time Director, was granted leave of absence.
Historical Stock Returns for HMA Agro Industries
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| +7.91% | +5.54% | +29.15% | +14.39% | -13.72% | -55.75% |
How will the approved increase in borrowing powers and loan thresholds under Sections 180(1)(c) and 186 influence HMA Agro Industries' capital expenditure plans for FY27?
What specific strategic initiatives or expansion projects is the management prioritizing given the authorization to create charges and the re-election of key board members?
How might the transition from MAPSS and Company to VAA & Associates as statutory auditor impact the company's financial reporting processes or audit timelines in the short term?


































