Statutory Auditor resigns mid-term citing fee disagreement

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Statutory Auditor M/s D S M R & Co has resigned with effect from 13 August 2026, before completing its 5-year term (appointed 27 Sep 2024, scheduled to run until the 42nd AGM). The auditor cited inability to agree on a fee structure to support the increased professional time and compliance resources needed. They completed the FY2025-26 audit and Q1 FY2026-27 limited review. The company must now appoint a new auditor.

Likely market impact

Mid-term auditor exit over fee disagreements may raise governance concerns and require timely appointment of a new auditor to avoid audit delays.