Leapfrog Engineering appoints statutory auditor, secretarial auditor
- Leapfrog Engineering Services appointed M/s. GRSM & Associates as statutory auditor for five years
- Mr. Sudhir Vishnupant Hulyalkar appointed as secretarial auditor for FY27 to FY31
- Mrs. Sapna Raghavendra appointed as director liable to retire by rotation
- All appointments require shareholder approval at the ensuing Annual General Meeting

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Leapfrog Engineering Services appointed M/s. GRSM & Associates as its statutory auditor for five years at its board meeting on August 21, 2026. The company also appointed Mr. Sudhir Vishnupant Hulyalkar as secretarial auditor and Mrs. Sapna Raghavendra as a director liable to retire by rotation. All appointments are subject to shareholder approval at the ensuing Annual General Meeting.
The board approved the appointment of M/s. GRSM & Associates, Chartered Accountants (FRN: 000863S), Bengaluru, to fill the casual vacancy caused by the resignation of previous auditors M/s Rao Associates. Their term covers the period from the conclusion of the 21st Annual General Meeting until the conclusion of the 26th Annual General Meeting.
| Appointment | Firm/Individual | Term | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Statutory Auditor | M/s. GRSM & Associates | 5 years (21st AGM to 26th AGM) | Subject to shareholder approval |
| Secretarial Auditor | Mr. Sudhir Vishnupant Hulyalkar | 5 years (FY27 to FY31) | Subject to shareholder approval |
| Director | Mrs. Sapna Raghavendra | Liable to retire by rotation | Subject to shareholder approval |
Mr. Sudhir Vishnupant Hulyalkar, a practicing company secretary with over 25 years of experience, was appointed as secretarial auditor for financial years 2026-27 through 2030-31. He had previously conducted secretarial audits for FY24-25 and FY25-26 on a voluntary basis before the company became listed on June 24, 2026.
Mrs. Sapna Raghavendra, Whole-Time Director and Chief Financial Officer, was appointed as a director liable to retire by rotation. She holds a Master of Commerce from the University of Nagpur and has over 20 years of experience in finance, overseeing accounting, treasury, and internal controls. Her original appointment as Whole-Time Director began on March 30, 2024, for a five-year period.
Historical Stock Returns for Leapfrog Engineering Services
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -6.90% | -6.94% | -10.00% | -11.96% | -11.96% | -11.96% |
What were the specific reasons behind the resignation of the previous auditors, M/s Rao Associates, and does this signal any underlying governance or financial concerns?
How might the transition to a new statutory auditor impact Leapfrog Engineering's financial reporting timeline and investor confidence in the short term?
Given that all appointments are subject to shareholder approval, what is the likelihood of any dissenting votes or challenges at the upcoming Annual General Meeting?






























