Radico Khaitan re-appoints Walker Chandiok & Co LLP as Statutory Auditors for 5 years
Radico Khaitan Limited shareholders approved the re-appointment of Walker Chandiok & Co LLP as Statutory Auditors for a five-year term ending at the 47th AGM. The resolution received 99.9956% support at the 42nd AGM held on August 7, 2026, alongside approval of financials and dividends.

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Radico Khaitan Limited shareholders have approved the re-appointment of Walker Chandiok & Co LLP as its Statutory Auditors for a second term of five consecutive years. The resolution was passed at the company’s 42nd Annual General Meeting (AGM) held on August 7, 2026, at its registered office in Rampur, Uttar Pradesh. The appointment is effective from the conclusion of the 42nd AGM and will remain in force until the conclusion of the 47th AGM. This decision ensures continuity in audit oversight and aligns with the company’s governance framework, receiving 99.9956% affirmative votes from shareholders.
The re-appointment was approved pursuant to Regulation 30 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015. Walker Chandiok & Co LLP (Firm Registration No. 001076N/N500013) is a firm of Chartered Accountants registered with the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI), the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB), and 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 16 other offices across major cities in India. It holds a valid peer review certificate and serves several large companies, including top 100 listed entities.
The AGM, chaired by Chairman & Managing Director Dr. Lalit Khaitan, commenced at 12:30 P.M. (IST) and concluded at 12:50 P.M. (IST). A total of 133,982,398 shares were eligible to vote as of the record date, July 31, 2026. Out of these, 103,305,802 votes were polled, representing a 77.10% participation rate. Remote e-voting was conducted through Kfin Technologies Limited from August 3, 2026, to August 6, 2026, while physical ballot voting occurred during the AGM. Tanuj Vohra of TVA & Co. LLP served as the independent scrutinizer.
In addition to the auditor re-appointment, shareholders approved all other resolutions proposed at the AGM with overwhelming support. The adoption of audited standalone and consolidated financial statements for FY26 secured 99.9998% support. The declaration of dividends on equity shares for FY26 also passed with nearly unanimous approval (99.9998%). Mr. Abhishek Khaitan, who retired by rotation, was reappointed as a Director with 95.94% support. The remuneration for the Cost Auditor for FY26-27, represented by Mr. R. Krishnan, was ratified with 99.9978% approval.
Voting Breakdown by Shareholder Category
The voting pattern reveals distinct preferences among promoter and public shareholders. Promoter group members voted unanimously in favor of all resolutions. Public institutional investors showed near-unanimous support for audit and financial matters but registered higher dissent on the reappointment of Mr. Abhishek Khaitan.
| Resolution | Promoter Support | Public Institution Support | Public Non-Institution Support | Overall Pass % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adoption of Financials (FY26) | 100% | 100% | 99.97% | 99.9998% |
| Dividend Declaration (FY26) | 100% | 100% | 99.97% | 99.9998% |
| Re-appointment of Abhishek Khaitan | 100% | 91.47% | 99.64% | 95.94% |
| Re-appointment of Statutory Auditor | 100% | 99.995% | 99.66% | 99.9956% |
| Ratification of Cost Auditor Remuneration | 100% | 100% | 99.64% | 99.9978% |
Governance and Compliance
All proceedings were conducted in compliance with Section 108 of the Companies Act, 2013, and Rule 20 of the Companies (Management and Administration) Rules, 2014. The Statutory Auditor’s Report and Secretarial Auditor’s Report for FY25-26 contained no qualifications or adverse remarks. The complete voting results and Scrutinizer’s Report are available on the company’s website and the BSE/NSE portals. There are no disclosed relationships between the directors and the appointed auditors.
Historical Stock Returns for Radico Khaitan
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -2.61% | -3.34% | +4.55% | +69.28% | +57.92% | 0.0% |
How might the slight dissent from public institutional investors regarding Mr. Abhishek Khaitan's reappointment influence future board composition or governance reforms at Radico Khaitan?
Given the five-year tenure of Walker Chandiok & Co LLP, what specific audit focus areas or risk assessments will the firm prioritize for Radico Khaitan in the upcoming fiscal years?
Will the overwhelming approval of the FY26 dividend declaration signal a sustained commitment to high payout ratios, and how might this impact the company's capital allocation for expansion?


































