Rap Corp appoints Dharmendra Sharma & Associates as secretarial auditor
- M/s. Dharmendra Sharma & Associates appointed as Secretarial Auditor for FY27-FY31
- All seven resolutions at Rap Corp's 32nd AGM passed with requisite majorities
- Special business items saw dissent rates between 13.31% and 13.46%
- Over 2.3 million shares were declared invalid votes on related party transactions

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Rap Corp Ltd shareholders approved the appointment of M/s. Dharmendra Sharma & Associates as the company's new Secretarial Auditor for a five-year term commencing FY27. This decision was ratified during the 32nd Annual General Meeting held on September 30, 2026.
The appointment was one of seven resolutions passed at the meeting, which was conducted via Video Conferencing. Remote e-voting results were submitted to BSE Limited on October 2, 2026. The scrutinizer's report confirmed that members holding 3,672,357 shares, representing 62.44% of the total paid-up share capital, cast their votes across all agenda items.
Secretarial Auditor Appointment Details
M/s. Dharmendra Sharma & Associates, Practising Company Secretaries (COP No. 12973, Peer Review No. 4499/2023), has been appointed for a term of five consecutive years from FY27 to FY31. The proposed fees for the secretarial audit will be determined by the Board of Directors in consultation with the auditor. The firm was established in 2013 by CS Dharmendra Sharma and provides comprehensive company secretarial and regulatory advisory services.
The disclosure confirms there are no relationships between the directors of Rap Corp and the appointed auditors. The appointment falls under Regulation 30 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015.
AGM Resolutions Overview
The remaining six resolutions covered ordinary business, special business, and related party approvals. Shareholders voted in favor of adopting the audited standalone and consolidated financial statements for FY26, along with the reports of the Board and Auditors. Ms. Ritika Arora (DIN: 00102510) was re-appointed as a Director upon retirement by rotation.
Special resolutions included approvals for advancing loans or providing security under Section 185 of the Companies Act, 2013; selling property in Meerut, Uttar Pradesh under Section 180(1)(a); re-appointing Rupinder Singh Arora (DIN: 00043968) as Managing Director; and approving material related party transactions with associate entities.
| Resolution Item | Votes In Favor (%) | Votes Against (%) | Invalid Votes | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adopt Financial Statements | 95.09 | 4.91 | 0 | Passed |
| Re-appoint Ritika Arora | 95.09 | 4.91 | 0 | Passed |
| Loan/Guarantee Approval | 86.54 | 13.46 | 2,332,190 | Passed |
| Sell Meerut Property | 86.54 | 13.46 | 2,332,190 | Passed |
| Appoint Secretarial Auditor | 95.09 | 4.91 | 0 | Passed |
| Re-appoint MD Rupinder Singh | 86.69 | 13.31 | 2,317,090 | Passed |
| Material Related Party Txns | 86.54 | 13.46 | 2,332,190 | Passed |
What the Numbers Show
A distinct pattern emerges when comparing voting outcomes across different resolution types. While routine administrative items like financial statement adoption and the appointment of the Secretarial Auditor attracted near-unanimous support with only 4.91% opposition, special business items faced significantly higher dissent, ranging from 13.31% to 13.46%.
Furthermore, a substantial volume of votes (2,332,190 shares) were declared invalid for special resolutions involving loans, property sales, and related party transactions. The report notes these invalid votes were cast by parties considered ineligible to vote on those specific resolutions, likely due to conflict of interest provisions under the Companies Act. This suggests that while the promoter group or associated entities may hold a significant stake, their voting power was restricted on matters where they had a direct interest, leaving the outcome dependent on the remaining eligible shareholder base.
Historical Stock Returns for Rap Corp
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -5.23% | -5.91% | -19.73% | -9.23% | -26.23% | +136.08% |
How will the sale of the Meerut property impact Rap Corp's capital allocation strategy and future liquidity for FY27?
What specific operational changes or compliance enhancements are expected from the new Secretarial Auditor's five-year mandate starting FY27?
Will the significant volume of invalid votes due to conflict of interest provisions trigger increased scrutiny from SEBI on Rap Corp's related party transaction governance?
































