Section A – KMP Resignation Details
- Name of Resigning KMP: MSKA & Associates LLP (Formerly known as M S K A & Associates)
- Designation: Statutory Auditor
- Reason for Resignation: Internal quality control evaluation under SQC 1 framework determined inability to continue as statutory auditors for Financial Year 2026-27
- Effective Date of Resignation: Financial Year 2026-27
- Date of Resignation Letter: May 29, 2026
- Duration in Role: Appointed December 30, 2022, term scheduled to expire until conclusion of 16th AGM (financial year 2026-27)
- Board's Acknowledgment / Statement: Not Specified
- Replacement Appointed: Not Specified
- Regulatory Compliance Statement: Disclosure made under Regulation 30 of SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, following SEBI Master Circular No. Ho/49/14/14(7)2025-CFD-POD2/I/3762/2026 dated January 30, 2026
- Delay in Disclosure: Disclosure made June 5, 2026, following resignation letter dated May 29, 2026 and email notification dated June 4, 2026 at 4:50 PM
Analytical Add-On: The resignation follows issuance of a disclaimer of opinion audit report for FY 2025-26, suggesting potential audit concerns. The resignation appears to be quality control-driven rather than performance-linked, though the timing immediately after a qualified audit opinion warrants attention for governance oversight.
Section B – Additional Observations or Disclosures
- Parent Company Status: Simbhaoli Sugars Limited (holding company) is undergoing Corporate Insolvency Resolution Process under IBC 2016 since July 11, 2024, with board powers suspended and Mr. Anurag Goel (IBBI/IPA-001/IP-P-00876/2017-18/11460) serving as Interim Resolution Professional
- Current Status: Company CIRP process is under stay vide order dated July 24, 2024 by Hon'ble National Company Law Appellate Tribunal, New Delhi
- Audit Completion: MSKA completed audit of financial statements for Financial Year 2025-26 and issued disclaimer of opinion audit report dated May 29, 2026
- No Concerns Communicated: Auditor confirmed no efforts were made to approach Audit Committee/Board prior to resignation, and no management-imposed limitations or information gaps were reported
Section C – Financial & Governance Disclosures
- Auditor's Report Summary
o Audit Opinion: Disclaimer of opinion for FY 2025-26
o Key Notes or Caveats: Not specified in detail beyond the opinion type
o Auditor: MSKA & Associates LLP, Partner Vinod Gupta (Membership No. 503690), ICAI Firm Registration No. 105047W/W101187
- Regulatory Framework: Resignation follows SEBI Master Circular requirements for material subsidiaries of listed companies, with complete Annexure A disclosure provided
- Company Background: Simbhaoli Sugars Limited is an FSSC 22000: version 6.1, ISO 9001:2015 & 14001:2015 certified company with businesses in specialty sugars, potable alcohol, ethanol, and power