Change in Statutory Auditors – Keynote Financial Services Limited

Outgoing Auditor

Name of the Resigning Firm: M/s. S M S R & Co. LLP, Chartered Accountants

Firm Registration Number (FRN): 110592W/W100094

Reason for Resignation: The firm retired at the conclusion of the 33rd Annual General Meeting held on 28 September 2026 upon completion of two consecutive terms of five years each.

Effective Date of Resignation: 28 September 2026

Duration in Role: 10 years (two consecutive five-year terms)

Board’s Acknowledgment / Statement: Not Specified

Incoming Auditor

Name of the New Audit Firm: M/s. V K Beswal & Associates, Chartered Accountants

Firm Registration Number (FRN): 101083W

Peer Review No.: 017422

Term of Appointment and Validity: Appointed as Statutory Auditors for five financial years, beginning after the conclusion of the 33rd AGM on 28 September 2026.

Interim Appointment or Subject to Shareholder Approval: The appointment was approved by shareholders at the 33rd Annual General Meeting held on 28 September 2026.

Qualifications or Professional Standing: Established in 1983, the firm has over four decades of experience in audit, taxation, advisory and consultancy services. It caters to more than organizations across diverse sectors including retail, real estate, hospitality, manufacturing, finance and not-for-profit organizations.

Financial Implications: Not Specified

Board / Committee Meeting Details

Date and Name of the Meeting: The 33rd Annual General Meeting held on 28 September 2026.

Resolutions or Approvals: Members approved:

  • The appointment of M/s. V K Beswal & Associates as Statutory Auditors
  • The re-appointment of Mr. Vineet Suchanti as a Director liable to retire by rotation
  • The re-appointment of Mrs. Rinku Suchanti as Whole-time Director

Other Corporate Information

Re-appointment of Mr. Vineet Suchanti (DIN: 00004031)

  • Re-appointed as Director retiring by rotation
  • Education: Bachelor of Commerce from University of Mumbai and MBA with specialization in finance from University Rochester, New York, USA
  • Role: Responsible for business activities of the Company & Subsidiaries, introducing technology and modern methods of analysis
  • Relationship Disclosure: Mrs. Rinku Vineet Suchanti, Whole-time Director, is his spouse

Re-appointment of Mrs. Rinku Vineet Suchanti (DIN: 00012903)

  • Re-appointed as Whole-time Director for 3 years from 1 July 2026 to 30 June 2029
  • Role: Provides administrative support to management, serves as Whole-time Director and Woman Director
  • Relationship Disclosure: Spouse of Mr. Vineet Suchanti

Regulatory Compliance Statement: The company confirmed compliance with SEBI Letter dated 14th June 2018 and Exchange Circular dated 20th June 2018, affirming that both proposed directors are not debarred from holding office by virtue of any SEBI order or any other authority.

Disclosure Method: This information is provided pursuant to Regulation 30 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015.

Company Contact: The Ruby, 9th Floor, Senapati Bapat Marg, Dadar (West), Mumbai 400028