Cochin Shipyard Fined ₹19.12 Lakh by BSE & NSE for Governance Lapses
Cochin Shipyard Limited received fines totaling ₹19.12 lakh from BSE and NSE for non-compliance with SEBI LODR Regulations, including insufficient independent directors and issues with committee constitution. The company is seeking waiver of fines and awaiting government appointments for directors.
The impact is limited to the fines imposed, and the company states there is no other financial or operational impact. The company is also seeking a waiver for the fines.
The company has been fined by stock exchanges due to governance lapses, which is a negative development.
Cochin Shipyard Limited has been levied a fine of ₹9,55,800 each by both the BSE Limited and the National Stock Exchange of India Limited for non-compliance with SEBI LODR Regulations. The total fine amounts to ₹19,11,600, including 18% GST. This action stems from violations related to the composition of the Board of Directors, specifically the absence of a sufficient number of independent directors, and non-compliance with the constitution of the audit committee and nomination and remuneration committee during the quarter ended March 31, 2026.
The company received email notifications from BSE on May 27, 2026, at 16:52 Hrs and from NSE on May 27, 2026, at 20:33 Hrs regarding these issues. Cochin Shipyard, being a Central Public Sector Enterprise, noted that the appointment of directors rests with the Government of India. The company has forwarded requests to the government for appointing the necessary independent directors and is making continuous efforts to meet compliance requirements. The audit committee and nomination and remuneration committee will be constituted once the required directors are appointed.
The company stated that these non-compliances were not due to negligence or default by the company nor were they within the management's control. Consequently, appropriate requests for waiver of the imposed fines will be filed with the stock exchanges in due course, adhering to the extant Policy for Exemption of Fines. The impact on the company's financial, operational, or other activities is deemed nil, apart from the fines imposed.
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