Oxford Industries auditor resigns citing geographical constraints
Oxford Industries Limited's statutory auditor, M/s. PAMS & Associates, resigned effective June 19, 2026, due to geographical constraints and the closure of its Mumbai branch. The firm, appointed in September 2025, confirmed no material issues or qualifications in its audit report for the year ended March 31, 2026. The company's Board will fill the resulting casual vacancy by appointing a new statutory auditor.
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Oxford Industries Limited’s statutory auditor, M/s. PAMS & Associates Chartered Accountants, resigned effective June 19, 2026, citing geographical constraints that have made it impractical to efficiently conduct audit procedures. The firm stated that the closure of its Mumbai branch in 2024 and the increasing compliance requirements for a listed entity have made it difficult to manage the audit from its Bhubaneswar office. The resignation creates a casual vacancy that the company’s Board and Audit Committee will address in upcoming meetings by appointing a new statutory auditor.
The auditor confirmed there are no other material reasons for the resignation and no unresolved issues or qualifications requiring the attention of members or creditors. M/s. PAMS & Associates was appointed at the 44th Annual General Meeting held on September 23, 2025, with a term scheduled to expire on March 31, 2030. The firm had submitted the audit report for the year ended March 31, 2026, on May 28, 2026.
Auditor Details
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Name | M/s. PAMS & Associates |
| Address | Plot No-459, 2nd Floor, Sabarsahi, Near New AG Colony, Nayapalli, Bhubaneswar – 751012 |
| Firm Registration No. | 316079E |
| Date of Appointment | 23 September 2025 |
| Term End Date | 31 March 2030 |
The company has intimated the stock exchanges regarding the resignation pursuant to Regulation 30 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015. The auditor will file Form ADT-3 with the Registrar of Companies within the prescribed time.
Historical Stock Returns for Oxford Industries
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| +4.89% | -18.70% | -31.33% | +249.56% | +1,934.62% | +1,934.62% |
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