Organic Coatings accepts secretarial auditor resignation
Organic Coatings Limited's Secretarial Auditor, Mr. J.J. Gandhi, resigned effective June 10, 2026, due to personal reasons. The company informed the stock exchanges on June 13, 2026, under Regulation 30 of SEBI LODR Regulations, noting a procedural delay in the submission.

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Organic Coatings Limited has accepted the resignation of its Secretarial Auditor, Mr. J.J. Gandhi, effective June 10, 2026. The resignation, tendered via email, was for the financial year 2026-27 and took effect immediately. The company disclosed this development to BSE Limited in a filing submitted on June 13, 2026.
Mr. J.J. Gandhi of M/s. J.J. Gandhi & Co., Practicing Company Secretaries, cited personal reasons for his inability to continue in the role. He had been appointed to the position by the Board of Directors at a meeting held on April 29, 2026, pursuant to Section 204 of the Companies Act, 2013.
The company acknowledged a delay in submitting the required disclosure within the prescribed time limit. It attributed the oversight to an inadvertent and unintentional miss, requesting that the exchange condone the delay and treat the intimation as compliant with SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015.
Details of the Resignation
The following table outlines the key details regarding the change in the Secretarial Auditor:
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Name of Auditor | M/s. J. J. Gandhi & Co. |
| Reason for Change | Resignation due to inability to continue as Secretarial Auditor |
| Date of Cessation | June 10, 2026 |
| Appointment Terms | Not Applicable |
The information has been made available on the company's website. Ajay R. Shah, Whole-time Director & CFO, signed the disclosure on behalf of Organic Coatings Limited.
Historical Stock Returns for Organic Coatings
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -2.44% | +16.89% | +10.80% | -14.89% | +37.74% | +163.16% |
Who will Organic Coatings appoint as the new Secretarial Auditor to ensure compliance with Section 204 of the Companies Act, 2013?
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