Grob Tea Board Approves FY26 Results, Declares ₹2 Dividend, Appoints New Auditors
The Grob Tea Company Limited approved FY26 audited results and declared a ₹2 per share dividend. The company appointed M/s. B Nath & Company as new statutory auditors following the resignation of M/s G A R V & Associates. Mr. Balkrishna Singhania resigned as Independent Director. Mr. Pradeep Kumar Agarwal was re-appointed MD.
The announcement involves significant corporate actions including financial results, dividend declaration, changes in statutory auditors, resignation of a director, re-appointment of MD, and appointment of new directors, all of which have a high impact on the company's governance and operations.
The company reported its financial results, declared a dividend, and made key appointments, all positive developments. While auditor resignation can be a concern, the prompt appointment of a new auditor and the clear reasons provided mitigate negative impact.
The Grob Tea Company Limited announced the outcome of its board meeting held on May 13, 2026, which commenced at 2:00 PM and concluded at 4:45 PM. The board approved the audited standalone financial results for the quarter and year ended March 31, 2026, along with an audit report with unmodified opinions.
Key decisions included the declaration of a dividend of ₹2 per share for the Financial Year ended March 31, 2026, and the approval of the Board Report for the financial year 2025-2026.
The company noted the resignation of its statutory auditor, M/s G A R V & Associates, effective from the close of business hours on May 13, 2026. The reason cited for resignation was that the existing fees were not commensurate with the time and effort required, especially in view of entity acquisitions. The board expressed its appreciation for the outgoing auditors' services.
Following the resignation, the board approved the appointment of M/s. B Nath & Company as the new statutory auditor to fill the casual vacancy. They will hold office until the conclusion of the ensuing Annual General Meeting and are proposed for a 5-year term, subject to shareholder approval.
In other significant changes, Mr. Balkrishna Singhania resigned as an Independent Director, effective May 13, 2026, due to personal reasons and other commitments. The board accepted his resignation.
The board also approved the re-appointment of Mr. Pradeep Kumar Agarwal as Managing Director for three consecutive years effective June 30, 2026, subject to shareholder approval at the forthcoming AGM. His remuneration was also increased, subject to shareholder approval.
Furthermore, Mr. Kishan Kejriwal and Mrs. Nidhi Shah were appointed as Additional Non-Executive Independent Directors, effective May 13, 2026, for a term of five years, pending shareholder approval at the AGM.
The company also approved the appointment of M/s A. R. MAITI & CO as the Internal Auditor for FY 2026-2027 and M/s Dipak Lal & Associates as the Cost Auditor for FY 2026-2027.
Material related party transactions were approved with Banka Enterprises Private Limited and K L Support Private Limited, each for an aggregate amount not exceeding ₹5 Crore during FY 2026-2027, subject to shareholder approval.
The Annual General Meeting for FY 2025-2026 is scheduled for Tuesday, August 11, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. The record date for dividend entitlement is August 4, 2026, and the Register of Members will be closed from August 5 to August 11, 2026.
Finally, the board approved the reconstitution of various committees, including the Audit Committee, Stakeholder Relationship Committee, Nomination and Remuneration Committee, and Independent Director’s Committee, effective May 14, 2026.
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