Zydus Lifesciences Appoints Walker Chandiok as New Auditor

Summary of Key Information:

Nature of Filing / Announcement: Intimation under regulation 30 of SEBI Listing Regulations regarding appointment of statutory auditors

Corporate Actions:

The resolution relating to appointment of M/s. Walker Chandiok & Co LLP as statutory auditors will be proposed to members for approval at the 32nd AGM for financial year 2026-2027.

Effective Date Clarity:

The appointment is effective from the conclusion of the 32nd AGM for the financial year 2026-2027, subject to member approval.

Term of Appointment:

First term of five consecutive years, commencing from conclusion of 32nd AGM (FY2026-2027) and continuing until conclusion of 37th AGM (FY2031-2032).

Auditor Profile:

M/s. Walker Chandiok & Co LLP is a member firm of Grant Thornton International, established in 1935 (over 90 years old). The firm has its registered office in New Delhi and nineteen other offices across major cities in India. It has ninety-nine partners and holds a valid peer review certificate. The firm is one of India's leading audit firms providing services to several large companies including some of the top one hundred listed entities in India, with significant experience in pharmaceutical and healthcare sectors.

Disclosure of Relationship:

Not applicable between directors and the new auditor firm.