Shricon Industries appoints M/s. Birla and Associates as statutory auditors for 5 years
Shricon Industries Limited appointed M/s. Birla and Associates as its statutory auditors for a five-year term following shareholder approval at the 40th AGM on August 4, 2026. The resolution received 99.97% support, with promoter and public shareholders overwhelmingly backing the move. CA Dipesh Birla leads the firm, bringing over six years of audit experience. The appointment complies with SEBI LODR Regulations and fills the casual vacancy for FY25-26.
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Shricon Industries shareholders approved the appointment of M/s. Birla and Associates as statutory auditors for a five-year term during its 40th Annual General Meeting (AGM) held on August 4, 2026. The resolution, which secures the firm’s tenure until the conclusion of the 45th AGM in 2031, passed with a consolidated vote support of 99.97%. This long-term appointment provides continuity in financial oversight and aligns with regulatory requirements for auditor tenure limits.
The appointment was made pursuant to Regulation 30 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, read with Clause 7 of Para A of Part A of Schedule III. The Board of Directors, based on the recommendation of the Audit Committee, placed the resolution before shareholders. Scrutinizer Amit Gupta, Advocate, submitted his consolidated report on August 5, 2026, confirming that all resolutions, including the auditor appointment, passed with the requisite majority under Section 108 of the Companies Act, 2013.
Auditor Appointment Details
M/s. Birla and Associates, Chartered Accountants (Firm Registration No. 019911C), led by CA Dipesh Birla, has been appointed to fill the casual vacancy for FY25-26 and serve until 2031. CA Dipesh Birla brings over six years of post-qualification experience in finance, statutory audits, system audits, concurrent audits, internal audits, and taxation. He previously served as Assistant Manager (MIS, Budgeting & Internal Control) at Fortis Group, Mumbai, for two years.
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Statutory Auditor | M/s. Birla and Associates |
| Lead Partner | CA Dipesh Birla |
| Firm Registration No. | 019911C |
| Term Duration | 5 years |
| Tenure Period | From conclusion of 40th AGM (2026) to 45th AGM (2031) |
| Vote Support | 99.97% |
Voting Results Breakdown
Promoter group shareholders held 878,473 shares and cast 846,723 votes in favor across most resolutions, achieving 100% support. Public non-institutional shareholders held 361,518 shares and cast 75,703 votes, with 99.97% in favor. No public institutional shares were voted. A total of 21 shareholders voted via remote e-voting, representing 74.39% of the outstanding shares.
| Resolution Item | Total Votes Polled | Votes In Favor | % Support | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adoption of Financials | 922,426 | 922,402 | 99.97% | Passed |
| Director Reappointment | 922,426 | 922,402 | 99.97% | Passed |
| Auditor Appointment (Vacancy) | 922,426 | 922,402 | 99.97% | Passed |
| Auditor Term (5 Years) | 922,426 | 922,402 | 99.97% | Passed |
| Related Party: Career Point Edutech | 72,723 | 72,699 | 99.97% | Passed |
| Related Party: Career Point University | 72,723 | 72,699 | 99.97% | Passed |
| Loans/Investments (Sec 185) | 922,426 | 922,402 | 99.97% | Passed |
Governance and Compliance
Company Secretary Raghuv Dhul confirmed compliance with Ministry of Corporate Affairs General Circular No. 03/2025 and SEBI Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements. The Audit Committee, Stakeholders Relationship Committee, and Nomination & Remuneration Committee chairpersons were present. The Board’s report and financial statements for FY25 were taken as read. The e-voting period ran from August 1 to August 3, 2026, while venue voting occurred during the AGM chaired by Director Om Prakash Maheshwari.
Historical Stock Returns for Shricon Industries
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0% | +3.55% | -8.85% | -12.24% | +7.36% | +451.18% |
How might the five-year tenure of M/s. Birla and Associates impact Shricon Industries' audit quality and independence compared to annual rotations?
What are the potential financial implications for Shricon Industries given the related party transactions with Career Point Edutech and Career Point University approved at the AGM?
Could the near-unanimous shareholder support (99.97%) indicate strong promoter control, and how might this affect minority shareholder interests in future governance decisions?
























