Nykaa appoints Walker Chandiok & Co as statutory auditors for five-year term
FSN E-Commerce Ventures Limited appointed M/s. Walker Chandiok & Co LLP as Statutory Auditors for five years, effective from the 14th AGM. The Board approved the move on July 23, 2026, replacing S.R. Batliboi & Associates LLP upon completion of their term.

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FSN E-Commerce Ventures Limited, widely known as nykaa , has appointed M/s. Walker Chandiok & Co LLP as its Statutory Auditors for a five-year term, marking a significant change in its external audit function. The Board of Directors approved the appointment on July 23, 2026, based on the recommendation of the Audit Committee, subject to final approval by the company’s members at the upcoming Annual General Meeting.
The appointment is governed by Regulation 30 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, read with Para A of Schedule III and SEBI Master Circular No. HO/49/14/14(7)2025-CFD-POD2/I/3762/2026 dated January 30, 2026. M/s. Walker Chandiok & Co LLP (ICAI Firm Registration No. 001076N/N500013) will hold office from the conclusion of the 14th Annual General Meeting (AGM) until the conclusion of the 19th AGM.
Transition from Outgoing Auditor
M/s. S.R. Batliboi & Associates LLP (ICAI Firm Registration No. 101049W/E300004), the current Statutory Auditor, will continue to undertake the audit of the company until the conclusion of the 14th AGM. This period marks the completion of their term. The transition ensures continuity in audit coverage while facilitating the handover to the newly appointed firm.
Profile of New Statutory Auditor
M/s. Walker Chandiok & Co LLP is a firm of Chartered Accountants registered with the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI). Established in 1935, the firm is also registered with the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB) and empaneled with the Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG).
The firm maintains its registered office in New Delhi and operates nineteen other offices across major cities in India. It comprises ninety-seven partners and holds a valid peer review certificate. Walker Chandiok & Co LLP provides audit and assurance services to several large companies, including some of the top one hundred listed entities in India.
Key Details of Appointment
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Appointed Firm | M/s. Walker Chandiok & Co LLP |
| ICAI Registration No. | 001076N/N500013 |
| Term Duration | 5 consecutive years |
| Term Start | Conclusion of 14th AGM |
| Term End | Conclusion of 19th AGM |
| Outgoing Auditor | M/s. S.R. Batliboi & Associates LLP |
| Board Meeting Date | July 23, 2026 |
The Board meeting commenced at 05:38 p.m. and concluded at 06:00 p.m. (IST). Dr. Chetan Sharma, Company Secretary & Compliance Officer, signed the disclosure filed with the National Stock Exchange of India Limited and BSE Limited.
Historical Stock Returns for Nykaa
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -0.55% | -1.31% | +6.72% | +35.64% | +47.62% | -11.65% |
How might the shift to Walker Chandiok & Co LLP influence Nykaa's financial reporting standards or investor confidence compared to the tenure of S.R. Batliboi?
What specific audit methodologies or risk assessment frameworks is Walker Chandiok & Co LLP expected to implement during its five-year term?
Could this auditor transition signal any upcoming changes in Nykaa's corporate governance structure or compliance strategies?


































