Vadilal Dairy appoints Chaturvedi Sohan & Co. as joint statutory auditors
- Vadilal Dairy appointed M/s. Chaturvedi Sohan & Co. as Joint Statutory Auditors for one year
- New auditor serves alongside existing auditor M/s. P V M & Co. until the 40th AGM
- Shareholders re-elected Rahil Shailesh Gandhi as Director retiring by rotation
- Audited financial statements for FY26 were adopted at the September 29, 2026 meeting

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Vadilal Dairy International Limited appointed M/s. Chaturvedi Sohan & Co., Chartered Accountants as Joint Statutory Auditors during its 39th Annual General Meeting held on September 29, 2026.
The appointment was approved by shareholders via video conferencing. The new firm will serve alongside the existing statutory auditor, M/s. P V M & Co., Chartered Accountants, for a term of one year commencing from the conclusion of this AGM until the conclusion of the Fortieth Annual General Meeting. Remuneration for the new auditors will be mutually agreed upon between the auditors and the Board of Directors.
Auditor profile and appointment details
M/s. Chaturvedi Sohan & Co. (Firm Registration No. 118424W) is a firm of Chartered Accountants registered with the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India. The firm possesses experience over several decades and maintains a dedicated team of professionals capable of offering services across a range of disciplines. The effective date of the appointment is September 29, 2026.
Governance and leadership updates
In addition to the auditor appointment, shareholders approved the re-appointment of Rahil Shailesh Gandhi (DIN: 03126913) as a Director. He retires by rotation and was eligible for re-election under the Companies Act, 2013 provisions. The meeting also covered the consideration and adoption of the audited Balance Sheet as at March 31, 2026, along with the Statement of Profit & Loss Account and Cash Flow Statement for the fiscal year ended on that date.
Mr. Shailesh Ramchandra Gandhi, Managing Director of the company, chaired the proceedings. He briefed members on the general instructions for attending via Video-Conference (VC) and the process for e-voting. Mr. Suhas Ganpule, Proprietor of M/s. SG & Associates, served as the Scrutinizer to oversee the voting process. The e-voting facility remained open for 15 minutes during the meeting for those who had not cast votes through remote e-voting.
Key resolutions passed
The following ordinary business items were considered and approved by the members:
| Resolution Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Financial Statements | Adoption of Audited Balance Sheet as at March 31, 2026 |
| Director Re-appointment | Rahil Shailesh Gandhi (DIN: 03126913) re-elected by rotation |
| Auditor Appointment | M/s. Chaturvedi Sohan & Co. appointed as Joint Statutory Auditor |
The consolidated report on total votes cast in favor and against will be submitted by the Scrutinizer within two working days of the meeting's conclusion. The company will notify the stock exchanges and publish the results on the BSE and NSDL websites shortly thereafter.
How will the addition of a joint statutory auditor impact Vadilal Dairy's audit fees and overall compliance costs in the upcoming fiscal year?
What specific operational or financial risks prompted the shift to a joint auditor arrangement, and how does this align with recent SEBI governance guidelines?
Will the re-appointment of Rahil Shailesh Gandhi signal any changes in the company's strategic direction or expansion plans for the dairy sector?































