Page Industries Appoints Walker Chandiok as Statutory Auditors
Page Industries Limited's Board has recommended M/s. Walker Chandiok & Co LLP as statutory auditors for a five-year term starting from the conclusion of the 31st AGM. The appointment follows the completion of the incumbent auditor's second term and is pending member approval.

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Page Industries Limited has recommended the appointment of M/s. Walker Chandiok & Co LLP as its statutory auditors for a term of five years. The decision was taken by the Board of Directors following the recommendation of the Audit Committee at a meeting held on May 21, 2026. The appointment is subject to the approval of the company's members.
The new auditors will replace the incumbent firm, M/s. S.R. Batliboi & Associates LLP, which will complete its second consecutive five-year term at the conclusion of the 31st Annual General Meeting. The transition is scheduled to take effect from the conclusion of the 31st AGM until the conclusion of the 36th AGM.
Auditor Details
M/s. Walker Chandiok & Co LLP is a firm of Chartered Accountants registered with the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI), the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB), and is empanelled with the Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG). Established in 1935, the firm operates from its registered office in New Delhi and has eighteen other offices across major cities in India.
The firm comprises ninety-two partners and holds a valid peer review certificate. It is recognized as one of India's leading audit firms, providing assurance services to several large companies, including some of the top one hundred listed entities in the country.
Key Appointment Information
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| New Auditor | M/s. Walker Chandiok & Co LLP |
| Firm Registration No. | 001076N/N500013 |
| Retiring Auditor | M/s. S.R. Batliboi & Associates LLP |
| Retiring Auditor Reg. No. | 101049W/E300004 |
| Term | Five years |
| Tenure Period | From conclusion of 31st AGM to conclusion of 36th AGM |
| Reason for Change | Completion of incumbent's second consecutive term |
The company confirmed that there are no disclosures regarding relationships between the directors and the proposed auditors. The recommendation will be placed before the shareholders for their approval at the upcoming Annual General Meeting.
Historical Stock Returns for Page Industries
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -0.42% | -1.43% | +1.27% | -2.19% | -19.24% | +19.82% |
How might Walker Chandiok & Co LLP's audit approach differ from S.R. Batliboi & Associates LLP, and could this lead to any restatements or changes in Page Industries' financial reporting practices?
Given that Walker Chandiok & Co LLP audits several top-100 listed entities in India, could their appointment signal any shift in Page Industries' corporate governance strategy or transparency standards?
How have Page Industries' key financial metrics and stock performance historically responded following previous auditor transitions, and what pattern might investors expect this time?


































