BHEL Fined ₹10.99 Lakh by BSE & NSE for SEBI LODR Non-Compliance
BHEL fined ₹10.99 lakh by BSE and NSE for non-compliance with SEBI LODR Regulations for the quarter ending March 2026. Non-compliance relates to the composition of the Board and its committees due to a shortage of Independent Directors. BHEL plans to seek a waiver for the fines.
While the fine amount is significant, the core issue relates to board composition which is dependent on government appointments. The company is actively seeking a waiver, and the impact is considered medium as it does not immediately affect core operations but highlights governance challenges.
The company has been fined by stock exchanges for non-compliance with SEBI regulations, which is a negative development.
Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) has disclosed receipt of notices from BSE and NSE, each imposing a fine of ₹5,49,880 (inclusive of GST), totaling ₹10,99,760 for non-compliance with certain clauses of SEBI (LODR) Regulations, 2015 for the quarter ending March 2026.
The non-compliances pertain to the composition of the Board of Directors, specifically Regulation 17(1), as the number of Independent Directors (IDs) was less than 50% of the Board's strength, including at least one independent woman director. While the Audit Committee and Nomination and Remuneration Committee (NRC) were compliant until March 27, 2026, the completion of tenure for two IDs on that date led to non-compliance with the composition of the Audit Committee (Regulation 18(1)) and NRC (Regulation 19(1)) effective March 28, 2026.
BHEL intends to seek a waiver of these fines from the stock exchanges as per the Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) circular. The company, being a Government company, stated that the appointment of Directors, including Independent Directors, is made by the Government of India. BHEL is actively engaging with the Government of India to appoint the requisite number of Independent Directors to ensure compliance with the SEBI (LODR) Regulations.
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