Smaart Tech Services appoints V A Dudhedia as statutory auditor

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Key Highlights
  • Smaart Tech Services appointed V A Dudhedia & Co as statutory auditor on August 31, 2026
  • The appointment fills a casual vacancy left by the resignation of M/s G. D. Apte & Co
  • The board seeks approval for a five-year term extending until the 46th AGM
  • Ms. Priyanka Patil was appointed as internal auditor effective August 31, 2026
  • The 41st Annual General Meeting is scheduled for September 29, 2026
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Smaart Tech Services Limited, formerly known as Sharp India Limited, appointed M/s V A Dudhedia & Co as its new statutory auditor. The board approved the appointment on August 31, 2026, to fill a casual vacancy caused by the resignation of the previous firm.

The company also scheduled its 41st Annual General Meeting for September 29, 2026. The board designated August 28, 2026, as the cut-off date for determining members eligible to vote on resolutions.

Auditor Appointment Details

The board approved the appointment based on the recommendation of the Audit Committee. M/s V A Dudhedia & Co will hold the office from August 31, 2026, until the conclusion of the ensuing Annual General Meeting.

The board also sought shareholder approval for a term of five consecutive years. This long-term tenure would be effective from the conclusion of the 41st AGM until the conclusion of the 46th AGM, subject to statutory requirements.

Detail Information
New Statutory Auditor M/s V A Dudhedia & Co
ICAI Registration No. 112450W
Reason for Change Casual vacancy due to resignation of M/s G. D. Apte & Co
Effective Date August 31, 2026
Initial Term Until conclusion of 41st AGM
Proposed Long Term Five years (until 46th AGM)

The outgoing auditor, M/s G. D. Apte & Co, resigned vide letter dated August 13, 2026. The new firm is described as one of the oldest audit firms with its head office in Pune and a branch in Mumbai.

Internal Audit and Compliance

The board appointed Ms. Priyanka Patil, Assistant Manager, Accounts & Finance, as the internal auditor effective August 31, 2026. This appointment aligns with Section 138 of the Companies Act, 2013, and SEBI Listing Regulations.

Ms. Patil is a qualified Chartered Accountant with ICAI membership number 625766. She will present internal audit reports on a quarterly basis to the Audit Committee. Her role covers finance operations, risk assessment, and secretarial compliances.

AGM Schedule

The 41st AGM is scheduled for Tuesday, September 29, 2026. Shareholders are requested to update their email addresses and mobile numbers with MUFG Intime India Private Limited, the registrar and share transfer agent, or their depository participants.

What specific factors or disagreements led to the resignation of the previous auditor, M/s G. D. Apte & Co, and are there any pending audit qualifications?

How might the appointment of an internal auditor from within the finance team impact the perceived independence of Smaart Tech's internal control mechanisms?

Will shareholders approve the proposed five-year tenure for M/s V A Dudhedia & Co at the upcoming AGM, or is there potential resistance to long-term auditor contracts?

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