Rama Phosphates Approves Appointment of Statutory Auditors, Cost Auditor, and Internal Auditors at Board Meeting on May 18, 2026
Rama Phosphates Limited, at its board meeting on May 18, 2026, approved the appointment of M/s. Dayal & Lohia, Chartered Accountants (Reg. No. 102200W), as statutory auditors for five consecutive years from the 41st AGM (August 13, 2026) to the 46th AGM (2031), replacing retiring auditors M/s. Khandelwal & Mehta LLP. Mr. Arun Agrawal (Membership No. M/28447) was re-appointed as Cost Auditor for the Pune, Indore, Udaipur, and Nimbahera units for FY 2026-27. Four internal auditors—M/s. MKRK & Co., M/s. Pahadia & Associates, M/s. K.L. Vyas & Co., and M/s. Nyati Mundra & Co.—were also re-appointed for their respective units for FY 2026-27, each for a period of one year.

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On May 18, 2026, Rama Phosphates Limited convened a board meeting that commenced at 2:30 p.m. and concluded at 4:25 p.m., during which the board considered, noted, and approved key audit-related appointments pursuant to Regulation 30 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015. The disclosures were communicated to both BSE Limited and the National Stock Exchange of India Limited.
Appointment of New Statutory Auditors
The board approved the appointment of M/s. Dayal & Lohia, Chartered Accountants, Mumbai, as the statutory auditors of the company, replacing the retiring M/s. Khandelwal & Mehta LLP, Chartered Accountants, whose term concludes at the ensuing 41st Annual General Meeting. The appointment is subject to shareholder approval at the forthcoming Annual General Meeting.
| Parameter: | Details |
|---|---|
| Incoming Auditor: | M/s. Dayal & Lohia, Chartered Accountants, Mumbai |
| Registration Number: | 102200W |
| Retiring Auditor: | M/s. Khandelwal & Mehta LLP, Chartered Accountants (Reg. No. W100084) |
| Appointment Term: | 5 (five) consecutive years |
| Commencement: | Conclusion of 41st AGM (August 13, 2026) |
| Conclusion: | Conclusion of 46th AGM (year 2031) |
| Subject To: | Approval of shareholders at the forthcoming AGM |
M/s. Dayal & Lohia is a partnership firm established in 1983, registered with the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India with Firm Registration No. 102200W and Peer Review Certificate No. 020117. The firm offers a broad range of professional services, including:
- Audit Services: Statutory Audit, Tax Audit, Internal Audit, Bank Audits (Branches), Systems Audits, EDP Audits, Investigation, Inspection and Fraud Audits, Corporate Governance Audits, and Management Audits
- Taxation: Tax planning, assessment proceedings, advice on amalgamations, mergers, acquisitions and de-mergers, preparation and filing of Income Tax returns, and consultancy on Direct Tax Laws
- Management Consultancy: Advisory on collaboration and joint ventures, restructuring and reorganisation of business, and design and development of accounting, costing, and management information systems
- Corporate Law: Statutory compliance under corporate laws, FEMA (FERA), and allied laws; advisory for public issues, shares and securities valuation, and shareholders' agreements
- Accounting & Financial Services: Payroll processing, transaction statements, payables and receivables data, translation of accounts as per US GAAP and UK Accounting Standards, long-term finance and working capital planning, project finance, and investment planning
The firm maintains its office in Mumbai.
Re-appointment of Cost Auditor for FY 2026-27
The board re-appointed Mr. Arun Agrawal as Cost Auditor for the company's Pune, Indore, Udaipur, and Nimbahera units for Financial Year 2026-27, based on the recommendation of the Audit Committee.
| Parameter: | Details |
|---|---|
| Cost Auditor: | Mr. Arun Agrawal |
| Membership Number: | M/28447 |
| Firm Registration Number: | 001229 |
| Units Covered: | Pune, Indore, Udaipur, Nimbahera |
| Financial Year: | 2026-27 |
Mr. Arun Agrawal has been practicing as a Cost Accountant since April 2017, with expertise in Cost Audit, Income Tax, GST, Banking Sectors, and Insolvency Professional work, and is associated with firms and companies located at Pune and Mumbai.
Re-appointment of Internal Auditors for FY 2026-27
The board re-appointed internal auditors for each of the company's four manufacturing units for Financial Year 2026-27, each for a period of one year. The following table summarises the appointments:
| Unit: | Internal Auditor | Firm Registration No. |
|---|---|---|
| Pune: | M/s. MKRK & Co., Chartered Accountants | 127900W |
| Indore: | M/s. Pahadia & Associates, Chartered Accountants | 024981C |
| Udaipur: | M/s. K.L. Vyas & Co., Chartered Accountants | 003289C |
| Nimbahera: | M/s. Nyati Mundra & Co., Chartered Accountants | 008153C |
Each of the appointed internal audit firms brings relevant industry experience:
- M/s. MKRK & Co. (Pune): Incorporated in 2006, the firm provides services in corporate audit, assurance, advisory, Direct Tax audit and advisory, GST advisory and compliances, tax litigation, and various statutory compliances.
- M/s. Pahadia & Associates (Indore): The firm has experience in statutory audits of manufacturing, trading, and service industries, with special expertise in GST search proceedings, post-assessment and appellate proceedings, and Income Tax assessment proceedings.
- M/s. K.L. Vyas & Co. (Udaipur): Operating as an audit and taxation firm since 1985, with experience in corporate audit, taxation, and GST.
- M/s. Nyati Mundra & Co. (Nimbahera): With 44 years of experience, the firm is engaged in company audit, government, NGO and society audits, bank audit, concurrent audit, stock audit, taxation (Income Tax, Service Tax, Sales Tax, and GST), project financing, tax audits, and DGFT-related work.
All the above appointments were made pursuant to Regulation 30 of the SEBI (LODR) Regulations, 2015, read with SEBI Circular No. SEBI/HO/CFD/CFD-PoD-1/P/CIR/2023/123 dated July 13, 2023. The disclosures were signed by Haresh D. Ramsinghani, Chairman & Managing Director (DIN 00035416).
Historical Stock Returns for Rama Phosphates
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| +0.10% | -8.09% | -12.01% | -33.57% | -0.11% | -11.03% |
How might the transition from M/s. Khandelwal & Mehta LLP to M/s. Dayal & Lohia impact Rama Phosphates' financial reporting quality and investor confidence ahead of the 41st AGM?
Could the appointment of a Mumbai-based statutory auditor with US GAAP and UK Accounting Standards expertise signal Rama Phosphates' potential plans for international expansion or foreign investment?
What are the implications for Rama Phosphates' stock performance if shareholders reject the proposed statutory auditor appointment at the August 13, 2026 AGM?


































