Auditor Issues Disclaimer on Q4 FY21 Results Amidst Liquidation and Fraud Concerns; New Board Appointed Post E-Auction
Auditor disclaims opinion on Q4 FY21 results due to pervasive issues, suspected fraud, and non-compliance. Company in liquidation since 2020, sold via e-auction to Grow House Agro Limited, with a new board appointed.
The announcement of an auditor's disclaimer of opinion, coupled with the company being under liquidation and having significant financial and compliance irregularities, represents a severe adverse event with a high impact on the company's financial standing and future viability.
The auditor's disclaimer of opinion, identification of multiple irregularities, suspected fraudulent transactions, significant non-compliance, and the company's ongoing liquidation process indicate a highly negative financial and operational outlook.
* Ashapura Intimates Fashion Limited (AIFL) reported standalone audited financial results for the quarter and year ended March 31, 2021, with total income of ₹0 for both periods and a net loss of ₹176.68 lakhs for the quarter and ₹638.24 lakhs for the year. * The company's total equity was negative ₹29,195.86 lakhs as of March 31, 2021, with total assets at ₹2,596.63 lakhs and total liabilities at ₹31,768.03 lakhs. * The auditor, N.K. Sarraf & Associates, issued a disclaimer of opinion due to significant and pervasive issues, including: * Inability to obtain sufficient audit evidence for opening balances as of April 1, 2020. * Multiple irregularities and suspected fraudulent transactions observed during FY21. * Non-deposit of various statutory dues (PF, ESIC, GST, TDS, Income Tax) for FY18-FY21, with no provision for potential interest and penalties. * Trade receivables and advances to suppliers appearing fraudulent, with no balance confirmations received. * Unavailability of key financial documents, including bank statements, loan account statements, fixed deposit schedules, Income Tax Return, Tax Audit Report, and Secretarial audit report. * Lack of supporting data or records for closing inventory, with no physical verification conducted. * Incomplete details or documentation regarding pending litigations, claims, and compliance with Indian Accounting Standards (Ind AS). * Inability to ascertain deferred tax liability/assets and reconcile foreign currency transactions. * Lack of adequate data for secured/unsecured loans and other liabilities. * No significant operational activities since the Corporate Insolvency Resolution Process (CIRP) began on November 29, 2018, impacting the auditor's ability to comment on revenue and expenses. * The company has been undergoing CIRP since June 28, 2019, and was admitted under liquidation via an NCLT order dated October 5, 2020. * An e-auction was conducted on December 21, 2024, where M/s. Grow House Agro Limited was declared the successful bidder on December 23, 2024, for ₹2.13 crore (₹21,300,000). * A sale certificate was issued on March 1, 2025, and M/s. Grow House Agro Limited nominated a new Board of Directors for the company on the same date. * Despite the liquidation process, financial statements for the quarter ended December 31, 2018, were prepared on a going concern basis, as per Resolution Professional and Committee of Creditors' directions.
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