The Shipping Corporation of India Limited (SCI) has announced the appointment of its joint statutory auditors for the financial year 2026-27. This appointment has been made in accordance with Section 139 of the Companies Act, 2013, following a communication from the Comptroller and Auditor General of India (C&AG). The appointed firms are MUKUND M CHITALE & CO and SGCO&CO LLP, both based in Mumbai. This move is crucial for ensuring the integrity and transparency of SCI’s financial statements.
SCI Appoints Joint Statutory Auditors for FY 2026-27
The Shipping Corporation of India Limited (SCI) has officially notified the stock exchanges regarding the appointment of its Joint Statutory Auditors for the upcoming financial year, 2026-27. This crucial appointment is made in compliance with the provisions of Section 139 of the Companies Act, 2013, and SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015.
The company received a communication from the office of The Comptroller and Auditor General of India (C&AG), New Delhi, formally designating the auditors. This process ensures adherence to regulatory requirements for financial oversight and transparency.
Auditor Appointments
The following firms have been appointed as Joint Statutory Auditors for the financial year 2026-27:
- MUKUND M CHITALE & CO, Mumbai
- SGCO&CO LLP, Mumbai
The appointment details are further elaborated in the enclosed communication from the C&AG. SCI has committed to providing all requisite details as per SEBI regulations in due course.
The event of this appointment’s occurrence was recorded on September 8, 2026, at 16:55 hrs (IST). This step is fundamental to maintaining robust corporate governance and ensuring the accuracy of SCI’s financial reporting.
Source: BSE
