Padmanabh Industries approves FY26 financials and auditor appointment at AGM
- Padmanabh Industries approved standalone financial statements for FY26 at its 32nd AGM
- M A A K & Associates appointed as statutory auditors following S K Bhavsar & Co resignation
- Ms. Manali Rajeshbhai Patel re-appointed as director upon retirement by rotation
- Mr. Akash Bharatkumar Parmar regularized as Managing Director of the company

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Padmanabh Industries approved its standalone financial statements for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2026, during its 32nd Annual General Meeting held on September 30, 2026. The meeting also ratified the appointment of new statutory auditors to fill a casual vacancy.
The company’s Board of Directors presented the operational and financial performance of the organization to shareholders. The meeting commenced at 11:00 am at the registered office in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, with requisite quorum present. Shareholders adopted the reports of the Board of Directors and Auditors alongside the financial statements.
Key resolutions passed
The shareholders voted on both ordinary and special business items outlined in the notice convening the meeting. The resolutions included the re-appointment of a retiring director and the regularization of the Managing Director’s tenure.
| Resolution Type | Item | Outcome |
|---|---|---|
| Ordinary Business | Adoption of Standalone Financial Statements for FY26 | Approved |
| Ordinary Business | Re-appointment of Ms. Manali Rajeshbhai Patel (DIN: 11196600) | Approved |
| Special Business | Appointment of M A A K & Associates as Statutory Auditors | Approved |
| Special Business | Regularization of Mr. Akash Bharatkumar Parmar as Managing Director | Approved |
Auditor appointment details
The meeting addressed the resignation of the previous statutory auditors, M/s. S K Bhavsar & Co., which created a casual vacancy. To fill this position, members approved the appointment of M/s. M A A K & Associates, Chartered Accountants (FRN: 135024W), as the new Statutory Auditors of the company. This appointment was listed under special business and required shareholder approval beyond routine adoption of accounts.
Voting and procedural compliance
The company facilitated voting through remote e-voting facilities available from September 27, 2026, to September 29, 2026. Additionally, physical ballot papers were provided to shareholders attending the meeting who had not cast their votes electronically. CS Dharti Patel, Proprietor of M/s Dharti Patel & Associates, served as the Scrutinizer to ensure fair conduct of the voting process.
The combined results of the remote e-voting and ballot paper voting are scheduled for announcement within two working days of the meeting's conclusion. The Managing Director, Mr. Akash Parmar, concluded the proceedings by thanking the directors, auditors, scrutinizer, and members for their participation.
Historical Stock Returns for Padmanabh Industries
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
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| 0.0% | +1.89% | -11.07% | -8.60% | -39.06% | +60.98% |
What specific reasons led to the resignation of the previous statutory auditors, M/s. S K Bhavsar & Co., and could this signal underlying governance concerns?
How might the regularization of Mr. Akash Bharatkumar Parmar’s tenure as Managing Director influence Padmanabh Industries' long-term strategic direction and investor confidence?
Will the appointment of M A A K & Associates as the new statutory auditor result in any changes to the company's audit procedures or financial reporting transparency in upcoming quarters?


































