Cochin Shipyard Board Comments on Stock Exchange Fines for Director Non-Compliance
Cochin Shipyard's Board commented on stock exchange fines for non-compliance with SEBI LODR Regulations regarding independent directors. The company awaits appointment of five more directors by the Government of India. Dr. Seema Suri was appointed on May 20, 2025. Efforts are underway to achieve compliance and seek fine waivers.
The fines imposed are significant and relate to corporate governance, which can impact investor confidence. While the company is taking steps to rectify the situation, the ongoing non-compliance and dependence on government appointments indicate a medium-term challenge.
The announcement details fines imposed by stock exchanges due to non-compliance with regulations, which is a negative event. However, the company is actively pursuing a resolution by following up with the government and planning to request waivers once compliance is achieved. This proactive approach balances the negative aspect.
Cochin Shipyard Limited has provided comments regarding fines imposed by BSE Limited and the National Stock Exchange of India Limited, totaling ₹9,77,040 each (including GST @ 18%). These fines were levied for non-compliance with SEBI LODR Regulations concerning the composition of the Board of Directors (absence of sufficient independent directors) and the constitution of the Audit Committee and Nomination and Remuneration Committee, for the quarter ended September 30, 2025.
The Board of Directors, at their meeting held on January 28, 2026, acknowledged that the appointment of directors vests with the Government of India. They noted that Dr. Seema Suri was appointed as an independent director on May 20, 2025. However, the appointment of the remaining five independent directors is still awaited from the Government of India, and efforts are ongoing to achieve compliance. The Audit Committee and Nomination and Remuneration Committee can only be reconstituted after the required number of independent directors are appointed.
The Board has advised the company to continue pursuing the matter with the Administrative Ministry and to file waiver requests with the stock exchanges once compliance is achieved, as per the extant Policy for Exemption of Fines.
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