1. We have audited the standalone financial statementsof Chetana Education Limited ("the Company"),which comprise the balance sheet as at March 31, 2026,and the Statement of Profit and Loss and Statementof Cash Flows for the year then ended, and notesto the financial statements, including a summary ofsignificant accounting policies and other explanatoryinformation.
2. In our opinion and to the best of our informationand according to the explanations given to us, theaforesaid standalone financial statements give theinformation required by the Companies Act, 2013("the Act") in the manner so required and give atrue and fair view in conformity with the accountingprinciples generally accepted in India, of the state ofaffairs of the Company as at March 31, 2026, its profitand cash flows for the year ended on that date.
Basis for Opinion
3. We conducted our audit in accordance with thestandards on auditing specified under section 143
(10) of the Companies Act, 2013. Our responsibilitiesunder those Standards are further described in theauditor's responsibilities for the audit of the financialstatements section of our report. We are independentof the Company in accordance with the code of ethicsissued by the Institute of Chartered Accountants ofIndia together with the ethical requirements that arerelevant to our audit of the financial statements underthe provisions of the Act and the rules thereunder,and we have fulfilled our other ethical responsibilitiesin accordance with these requirements and the codeof ethics. We believe that the audit evidence we haveobtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide abasis for our opinion.
Key audit matters
4. Key audit matters are those matters that, in ourprofessional judgment, were of most significance inour audit of the financial statements of the currentperiod. These matters were addressed in the contextof our audit of the financial statements as a whole,and in forming our opinion thereon, and we do notprovide a separate opinion on these matters.
5. We have determined the matters described below tobe the key audit matters to be communicated in ourreport.
Key audit matter
How our audit addressed the key audit matter
Estimation of sales returns and discounts:
Refer Siginificant Accounting Policies in note 2 (ix) to thestandalone financial statements.
The Company is engaged in the publishing anddistribution of educational books. Owing to the nature ofits business model, the Company provides its customerswith the right to return unsold inventory. A substantialportion of sales returns is typically realized in periodssubsequent to the initial sale, particularly following theacademic season.
Our audit procedures, among others, included thefollowing:
• Obtained an understanding of the Company's salesand return terms, including the historical patternsof returns and the policies in place for the academicseason.
• Evaluated the design and implementation of controlsaround the estimation and approval process forprovisions relating to sales returns.
In accordance with applicable accounting standards, the
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Reviewed the methodology used by management
Company is required to estimate sales returns at the time
to estimate the sales return provision and tested the
revenue is recognized. The estimation of such provisionsinvolves significant management judgement and is
underlying data for completeness and accuracy.
based on a range of factors, including historical trends
Performed a retrospective analysis by comparing
of returns, current sales and return policies applicable to
historical provisions with actual returns to assess the
the academic year, as well as other known circumstancesthat may materially influence the quantum of future
reliability of management's estimation process.
returns.
Examined subsequent return transactions occurringafter the reporting date to validate the completeness
The assessment of the provision for sales returns isinherently subjective and requires the application
and reasonableness of the provision as at year-end.
of critical judgement. Management's estimates are
Tested the actual sales returns to customers after the
formulated by evaluating past return patterns in relation
balance sheet date and upto 15 days prior to approval
to current year sales, adjusted for anticipated changes in
of financials to determine whether the revenue has
customer behavior or distribution arrangements. Duringthe current year, the Company has made provisions for
been recognized in the appropriate period.
sales return amounting to ' 22.76 Lakhs.
Assessed the adequacy and appropriateness ofdisclosures relating to the estimation of sales returns
The measurement of provisions for sales returns hasbeen identified as a Key Audit Matter due to the degreeof estimation uncertainty involved. The underlyingassumptions, including management's expectationsregarding return volumes, are sensitive to variationand require close scrutiny, especially in the contextof historical deviations between estimated and actualreturns. Accordingly, this area necessitated focused auditattention and substantive evaluation during the courseof our audit.
in the financial statements.
Information other than the financial statements and auditors' report thereon
6. The Company's board of directors is responsible for the preparation of the other information. The otherinformation comprises the information included in the Board's Report including Annexures to Board's Report,Business Responsibility Report but does not include the financial statements and our auditor's report thereon.
7. Our opinion on the financial statements does not cover the other information and we do not express any form ofassurance conclusion thereon.
8. In connection with our audit of the financial statements, our responsibility is to read the other information and,in doing so, consider whether the other information is materially inconsistent with the standalone financialstatements or our knowledge obtained during the course of our audit or otherwise appears to be materiallymisstated.
9. Based on the work we have performed, we conclude that there is no material misstatement of this otherinformation.
Management's responsibility for the financial
statements
10. The Company's board of directors are responsible forthe matters stated in section 134 (5) of the Act withrespect to the preparation of these financial statementsthat give a true and fair view of the financial position,financial performance and cash flows of the Companyin accordance with the accounting principlesgenerally accepted in India, including the accountingstandards specified under section 133 of the Act. Thisresponsibility also includes maintenance of adequateaccounting records in accordance with the provisionsof the Act for safeguarding of the assets of theCompany and for preventing and detecting fraudsand other irregularities; selection and application ofappropriate accounting policies; making judgmentsand estimates that are reasonable and prudent; anddesign, implementation and maintenance of adequateinternal financial controls, that were operatingeffectively for ensuring the accuracy and completenessof the accounting records, relevant to the preparationand presentation of the financial statement thatgive a true and fair view and are free from materialmisstatement, whether due to fraud or error.
11. In preparing the financial statements, managementis responsible for assessing the Company's ability tocontinue as a going concern, disclosing, as applicable,matters related to going concern and using the goingconcern basis of accounting unless managementeither intends to liquidate the Company or to ceaseoperations, or has no realistic alternative but to do so.
12. The board of directors are also responsible foroverseeing the Company's financial reportingprocess.
Auditor's responsibilities for the audit of the financial
13. Our objectives are to obtain reasonable assuranceabout whether the financial statements as a wholeare free from material misstatement, whether dueto fraud or error, and to issue an auditor 's reportthat includes our opinion. Reasonable assuranceis a high level of assurance, but is not a guaranteethat an audit conducted in accordance with SAs
will always detect a material misstatement when itexists. Misstatements can arise from fraud or errorand are considered material if, individually or inthe aggregate, they could reasonably be expected toinfluence the economic decisions of users taken onthe basis of these financial statements.
14. As part of an audit in accordance with SAs, we exerciseprofessional judgment and maintain professionalskepticism throughout the audit. We also:
• Identify and assess the risks of materialmisstatement of the financial statements, whetherdue to fraud or error, design and perform auditprocedures responsive to those risks, and obtainaudit evidence that is sufficient and appropriateto provide a basis for our opinion. The risk ofnot detecting a material misstatement resultingfrom fraud is higher than for one resulting fromerror, as fraud may involve collusion, forgery,intentional omissions, misrepresentations, or theoverride of internal control.
• Obtain an understanding of internal controlrelevant to the audit in order to designaudit procedures that are appropriate in thecircumstances. Under section 143(3)(i) of theCompanies Act, 2013, we are also responsible forexpressing our opinion on whether the companyhas adequate internal financial controls systemin place and the operating effectiveness of suchcontrols.
• Evaluate the appropriateness of accountingpolicies used and the reasonableness ofaccounting estimates and related disclosuresmade by management.
• Conclude on the appropriateness ofmanagement's use of the going concern basisof accounting and, based on the audit evidenceobtained, whether a material uncertainty existsrelated to events or conditions that may castsignificant doubt on the Company's ability tocontinue as a going concern. If we conclude thata material uncertainty exists, we are requiredto draw attention in our auditor's report to therelated disclosures in the financial statements or,
if such disclosures are inadequate, to modify ouropinion. Our conclusions are based on the auditevidence obtained up to the date of our auditor'sreport. However, future events or conditionsmay cause the Company to cease to continue as agoing concern.
• Evaluate the overall presentation, structure andcontent of the financial statements, including thedisclosures, and whether the financial statementsrepresent the underlying transactions and eventsin a manner that achieves fair presentation.
15. Materiality is the magnitude of misstatements inthe financial statements that, individually or inaggregate, makes it probable that the economicdecisions of a reasonably knowledgeable user ofthe financial statements may be influenced. Weconsider quantitative materiality and qualitativefactors in (i) planning the scope of our audit workand in evaluating the results of our work; and (ii) toevaluate the effect of any identified misstatements inthe financial statements.
16. We communicate with those charged with governanceregarding, among other matters, the planned scopeand timing of the audit and significant audit findings,including any significant deficiencies in internalcontrol that we identify during our audit.
17. We also provide those charged with governance witha statement that we have complied with relevantethical requirements regarding independence, and tocommunicate with them all relationships and othermatters that may reasonably be thought to bear onour independence, and where applicable, relatedsafeguards.
18. From the matters communicated with those chargedwith governance, we determine those mattersthat were of most significance in the audit of theStandalone Financial statements of the current periodand are therefore the key audit matters. We describethese matters in our auditor 's report unless law orregulation precludes public disclosure about thematter or when, in extremely rare circumstances, wedetermine that a matter should not be communicatedin our report because the adverse consequences of
doing so would reasonably be expected to outweighthe public interest benefits of such communication.
Report on other legal and regulatory requirements
19. As required by the Companies (Auditor's Report)Order, 2020 ("the Order"), issued by the CentralGovernment of India in terms of sub-section (11)of section 143 of the Companies Act, 2013, we givein the Annexure "A", a statement on the mattersspecified in paragraphs 3 and 4 of the Order, to theextent applicable.
20. As required by Section 143(3) of the Act, we report that:
a) We have sought and obtained all the information andexplanations which to the best of our knowledge andbelief were necessary for the purposes of our audit;
b) In our opinion, proper books of account as requiredby law have been kept by the Company so far as itappears from our examination of those books
c) The balance sheet, the statement of profit and loss,and the cash flow statement dealt with by this reportare in agreement with the books of account;
d) In our opinion, the standalone financial statementscomply with the accounting standards specifiedunder section 133 of the Act, read with rule 7 of theCompanies (Accounts) Rules, 2014 as amended.
e) On the basis of the written representations receivedfrom the directors as on March 31, 2026 taken onrecord by the board of directors, none of the directorsis disqualified as on March 31, 2026 from beingappointed as a director in terms of Section 164 (2) ofthe Act;
f) There is no adverse remark relating to the maintenanceof accounts and other matters connected therewith.
g) With respect to adequacy of the internal financialcontrol over financial reporting of the companyand operating effectiveness of such controls, referto our separate report in Annexure "B". Our reportexpresses an unmodified opinion on the adequacyand operating effectiveness of the Company'sinternal financial control over financial reporting.
h) With respect to the other matters to be included in theAuditor's Report in accordance with the requirementsof section 197(16) of the Act, as amended: In ouropinion and to the best of our information andaccording to the explanations given to us, theremuneration paid/provided by the Company to itsdirectors during the year is in accordance with theprovisions of section 197 read with Schedule V to theAct.
i) With respect to the other matters to be included inthe Auditor's Report in accordance with Rule 11 ofthe Companies (Audit and Auditors) Rules, 2014, inour opinion and to the best of our information andaccording to the explanations given to us;
i. The Company has disclosed the impact ofpending litigations on its financial position inits financial statements - Refer notes to accountsattached to the financial statements;
ii. The Company did not have any long-termcontracts, including derivative contracts forwhich there were any material foreseeable losses.
iii. There were no amounts, which were requiredto be transferred to the Investor Education andProtection Fund by the company.
iv. The management has represented that, to thebest of its knowledge and belief, no funds havebeen advanced or loaned or invested (either fromborrowed funds or securities premium or anyother sources or kind of funds) by the Companyto or in any persons or entities, includingforeign entities ('the intermediaries'), with theunderstanding, whether recorded in writing orotherwise, that the intermediary shall, whether,directly or indirectly lend or invest in otherpersons or entities identified in any mannerwhatsoever by or on behalf of the Company('the Ultimate Beneficiaries') or provide anyguarantee, security or the like on behalf theUltimate Beneficiaries;
b. The management has represented that, to the bestof its knowledge and belief, no funds have beenreceived by the Company from any persons or
entities, including foreign entities ('the FundingParties'), with the understanding, whetherrecorded in writing or otherwise, that theCompany shall, whether directly or indirectly,lend or invest in other persons or entities identifiedin any manner whatsoever by or on behalf ofthe Funding Party ('Ultimate Beneficiaries')or provide any guarantee, security or the likeon behalf of the Ultimate Beneficiaries; and.
c. Based on such audit procedures performedas considered reasonable and appropriate inthe circumstances, nothing has come to ournotice that has caused us to believe that themanagement representations under sub-clauses(iv) above contain any material misstatement.
v. The company has not declared nor paid anydividend during the year, hence the complianceof section 123 of the act is not applicable to thecompany.
vi. Based on our examination, which included testchecks, the Company has used an accountingsoftware for maintaining its books of account forthe financial year ended 31st March, 2026 whichhas a feature of recording audit trail (edit log)facility and the same has operated throughoutthe year for all relevant transactions recordedin the software. Further, during the course ofour audit we did not come across any instanceof the audit trail feature being tampered with.Additionally, the audit trail has been preservedby the company as per the statutory requirementsfor record retention
FOR PARESH VORA & ASSOCIATESCHARTERED ACCOUNTANTSFirm No: 118090W(Paresh Vora)PartnerMem. No.103963UDIN: 26103963JKYCJJ8371Place: MumbaiDate: 19th May, 2026