Kalpataru appoints Rathi & Associates as secretarial auditors for five years
Kalpataru Limited shareholders approved the appointment of Messrs. Rathi & Associates as Secretarial Auditors for a five-year term from FY2026-27 to FY2030-31 at its 38th AGM. The resolution passed with 99.57% support, alongside other key approvals including FY26 financial statements and asset disposal powers for its subsidiary Kalpataru Properties Limited.

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Kalpataru Limited shareholders approved the appointment of Messrs. Rathi & Associates as Secretarial Auditors for a term of five consecutive financial years, spanning FY2026-27 to FY2030-31, at its 38th Annual General Meeting (AGM) held on August 03, 2026. This long-term appointment, passed with 99.57% support, ensures continuity in corporate governance oversight and compliance monitoring for the company over the next half-decade.
The resolution was part of a broader set of nine items considered at the meeting, all of which were approved by shareholders. The high voter turnout of 94.78% reflects strong engagement from both institutional and public investors. The Board had initially recommended the appointment to fill a casual vacancy until the conclusion of the ensuing AGM, subject to member approval. The final approval extends this mandate significantly, providing stability in the company’s secretarial audit function.
Secretarial Auditor Appointment Details
Messrs. Rathi & Associates, a peer-reviewed firm of Practicing Company Secretaries with Peer Review Certificate No. 6391/2025, was selected based on the recommendation of the Audit Committee. Established in 1988, the firm has over three decades of experience in corporate secretarial activities for listed companies, NBFCs, and multinational entities. The firm is managed by three partners specializing in corporate governance, SEBI Listing Regulations compliance, NCLT matters, and mergers and acquisitions.
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Auditor Name | Messrs. Rathi & Associates |
| Tenure | Five consecutive financial years |
| Period | FY2026-27 to FY2030-31 |
| Peer Review No. | 6391/2025 |
| Relationship Disclosure | Nil |
The appointment was disclosed under Regulation 30 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, read with Para A of Part A of Schedule III and SEBI Master Circular No. HO/49/14/14(7)2025-CFD-POD2/I/3762/2026 dated January 30, 2026. There are no disclosed relationships between the auditor and the company’s directors.
Other Key AGM Outcomes
In addition to the secretarial auditor appointment, shareholders unanimously adopted the audited standalone and consolidated financial statements for FY26, which contained no qualifications or adverse remarks from auditors. The Board re-appointed Narendra Kumar Lodha (DIN: 00318630) as a director liable to retire by rotation. Shareholders also ratified the remuneration for the Cost Auditor for FY2026-27.
A critical special resolution authorized the sale, disposal, and/or leasing of assets of Kalpataru Properties Limited (KPL), a material subsidiary, exceeding 20% of its assets on an aggregate basis during a financial year. This resolution passed with near-unanimous support, indicating shareholder confidence in the subsidiary’s asset optimization strategy. Another special resolution approved the payment of commission/remuneration to Independent Directors.
Voting Participation and Compliance
The total number of shareholders on the record date of July 27, 2026, was 54,390. Out of 205,922,093 shares held, 195,182,627 votes were polled, representing a 94.78% participation rate. Promoters and the promoter group voted 100% in favor of all resolutions where they were not interested parties. Public institutions showed strong support, with over 96% participation in most items. The combined e-voting results and Scrutinizer’s Report were submitted to stock exchanges under Regulation 44(3) of the SEBI Listing Regulations and Section 108 of the Companies Act, 2013.
Historical Stock Returns for Kalpataru
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| +0.84% | -4.13% | +3.54% | -14.86% | -28.07% | 0.0% |
How will the approved asset disposal strategy for Kalpataru Properties Limited impact the subsidiary's debt-to-equity ratio and overall liquidity in FY2027?
What specific corporate governance reforms or compliance enhancements are expected from Messrs. Rathi & Associates during their five-year tenure?
Could the high voter turnout and near-unanimous support signal a shift in investor sentiment regarding Kalpataru Limited's long-term strategic direction?


































