Krsnaa Diagnostics shareholders approve ₹2 dividend, new auditors at AGM
- Shareholders approved a final dividend of ₹2.00 per equity share for FY26
- M/s Kirtane & Pandit LLP appointed as statutory auditors for a 5-year term
- All five ordinary resolutions passed with requisite majority at the 16th AGM
- Voting participation was low with only 36 attendees out of 51,817 shareholders

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Krsnaa Diagnostics Limited shareholders approved all five ordinary resolutions at the company's 16th Annual General Meeting (AGM), including the declaration of a final dividend of ₹2.00 per equity share for FY26.
The meeting, held on September 28, 2026, in Pune, saw the adoption of audited financial statements and the re-appointment of Managing Director Yash Mutha. The disclosure was filed with stock exchanges on September 30, 2026, pursuant to Regulation 44(3) of SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015.
Voting results on key resolutions
The scrutinizer's report confirmed that all resolutions were passed with requisite majority. The final dividend resolution received overwhelming support, with 99.9997% of valid votes cast in favour. The appointment of M/s Kirtane & Pandit LLP as statutory auditors for a five-year term also passed, despite receiving 0.43% votes against from institutional and non-institutional public shareholders.
| Resolution | Description | Votes In Favour (%) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Adoption of Audited Financial Statements (FY26) | 99.97% | Passed |
| 2 | Final Dividend of ₹2.00 per share | 99.99% | Passed |
| 3 | Re-appointment of Yash Mutha as Director | 99.95% | Passed |
| 4 | Appointment of Kirtane & Pandit LLP as Statutory Auditors | 99.56% | Passed |
| 5 | Ratification of Cost Auditor remuneration (FY27) | 99.99% | Passed |
Auditor appointment details
Members appointed M/s Kirtane & Pandit LLP (Firm Registration No. 105215W/W100057) as Statutory Auditor for a first term of 5 consecutive years. The appointment holds office from the conclusion of the 16th AGM until the conclusion of the 21st AGM. The firm has more than 7 decades of experience in audit, Risk Management, and Tax, with service lines spanning IT, Business Process, and ESOP advisory sectors. It holds a valid peer review certificate as on the date of appointment.
Leadership and attendance details
The proceedings were chaired by Rajendra Mutha, Chairperson and Whole Time Director. Sujoy Sudipta Bose, Company Secretary and Compliance Officer, welcomed attendees. Seven directors were present in person, alongside Key Managerial Personnel (KMPs).
| Name | Designation |
|---|---|
| Rajendra Mutha | Chairperson and Whole Time Director |
| Yash Mutha | Managing Director |
| Chetan Desai | Independent Director, Audit Committee Chair |
| Adesh Kumar Gupta | Independent Director, Stakeholders Relationship Chair |
| Lilian Jessie Paul | Independent Director |
| Raju Venkatraman | Independent Director |
| Prem Pradeep | Nominee Director |
The following KMPs attended in person:
- Mitesh Dave: Group Chief Executive Officer
- Chandra Prakash Singh: Interim Chief Financial Officer
- Sujoy Bose: Company Secretary and Compliance Officer
Auditor and scrutinizer representation
Representatives from statutory, secretarial, and cost auditor firms oversaw procedural aspects. Dinesh Birla of M/s Dinesh Birla & Associates served as the Scrutinizer, submitting the consolidated report on September 30, 2026.
| Name | Firm | Role |
|---|---|---|
| Ayush Bafna | M/s MSKA and Associates | Senior Associate (Statutory Auditor) |
| Dinesh Birla | M/s Dinesh Birla & Associates | Proprietor (Scrutinizer) |
| Ashutosh Lende | M/s Harshad S. Deshpande & Associates | Authorised Representative (Cost Auditor) |
What the numbers show
Voting participation remained low relative to the total shareholder base. Out of 51,817 shareholders on record, only 36 attended or voted through proxies. Promoter group voting power stood at 8,795,605 shares, while public institutions polled 4,184,506 votes. The minimal dissent on the auditor appointment (60,783 votes against) suggests general alignment with management proposals, though institutional investors showed slightly higher scrutiny compared to retail non-institutional shareholders.
Historical Stock Returns for Krsnaa Diagnostics
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -3.84% | -4.24% | -4.40% | -16.83% | -37.06% | 0.0% |
How will the appointment of Kirtane & Pandit LLP for a five-year term impact the consistency and depth of Krsnaa Diagnostics' financial reporting in upcoming quarters?
Given that only 36 shareholders voted out of 51,817, what measures might management take to improve retail investor engagement and voting participation in future AGMs?
What are the projected capital allocation priorities for FY27 now that the final dividend for FY26 has been declared and approved?


































