Kaka Industries Claims Exemption from Annual Secretarial Compliance Report for FY26
Kaka Industries Limited has informed BSE that the Annual Secretarial Compliance Report for FY26 is not applicable due to its SME Exchange listing status. The company is claiming exemption under SEBI LODR Regulation 15(2), which relieves SME Exchange-listed entities from various corporate governance provisions including the secretarial compliance report requirement.

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Kaka Industries Limited has formally notified BSE Limited that it is not required to submit the Annual Secretarial Compliance Report for the financial year ended March 31, 2026. The communication, dated April 11, 2026, was signed by Whole Time Director Bhavin Rajeshbhai Gondaliya.
Regulatory Exemption Details
The company is claiming exemption under Regulation 15(2) of SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015. This exemption applies specifically to entities that have listed their securities on the SME Exchange.
| Exemption Parameter: | Details |
|---|---|
| Applicable Regulation: | SEBI LODR Regulation 15(2) |
| Exchange Type: | SME Exchange |
| Financial Year: | Ended March 31, 2026 |
| Scrip Code: | 543939 |
Scope of Corporate Governance Exemptions
Under the SME Exchange exemption, Kaka Industries Limited is not required to comply with several corporate governance provisions. The exempted regulations include:
- Regulations 17, 17A, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 24A, 25, 26, 27
- Clause (b) to (i) of sub-regulation 46
- Para C, D and E of Schedule V
Regulatory Framework
The Annual Secretarial Compliance Report requirement falls under Regulation 24A of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) (Amendment) Regulations, 2018. This was further clarified through BSE Circular No. LIST/COMP/10/2019-20 dated May 9, 2019.
The company's exemption claim is based on its listing status on the SME Exchange, which provides relief from various corporate governance requirements that apply to companies listed on the main board exchanges.
Historical Stock Returns for Kaka Industries
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -3.15% | -0.48% | -7.21% | -24.88% | -29.32% | +43.55% |
Will Kaka Industries consider migrating from SME Exchange to the main board, which would require full corporate governance compliance?
How might SEBI's ongoing regulatory reforms affect SME Exchange exemptions and compliance requirements in the coming years?
What impact could the reduced corporate governance oversight have on institutional investor interest in Kaka Industries?































