Cochin Shipyard Fined ₹25.32 Lakh by BSE, NSE for SEBI LODR Non-Compliance on Board Composition
The total fine amount of ₹25.32 lakh is not substantial for a company of Cochin Shipyard's size. The company states there is no impact beyond the fines, and they are actively seeking waivers, indicating minimal long-term financial or operational disruption.
While fines were imposed for non-compliance, the company attributes the issues to external factors (Government of India appointments) and has taken steps to rectify them, including re-constituting committees and requesting waiver of fines. The financial impact is minimal and potentially reversible.
* Cochin Shipyard Limited (COCHINSHIP) received notices from BSE and NSE on August 29, 2025, imposing fines for non-compliance with SEBI LODR Regulations. * Each exchange levied a fine of ₹12,66,140 (including GST @18%), totaling ₹25,32,280. * The violations, observed for the quarter ended June 30, 2025, include non-compliance with: * Regulation 17(1) concerning the composition of the Board of Directors. * Regulation 17(2A) regarding the quorum of Board Meetings due to the absence of an independent director. * Regulations 18, 19, 20 & 21 concerning the constitution of the audit committee, nomination and remuneration committee, stakeholders relationship committee, and risk management committee. * COCHINSHIP, a Central Public Sector Enterprise, stated that the power to appoint directors rests with the Government of India, and they had made necessary requests and follow-ups for independent director appointments. * The Ministry of Ports, Shipping & Waterways, Government of India, appointed Dr. Seema Suri as an independent director on May 20, 2025. * Following this, the company re-constituted the stakeholders relationship committee and the risk management committee on June 01, 2025. * The appointment of the remaining five independent directors is still awaited, and the company is making constant efforts to meet compliance requirements. * COCHINSHIP has filed requests for waiver of the fines with the stock exchanges, asserting that the non-compliances were beyond its control and not due to negligence or default by the company's management. * The company reported no impact on its financial, operational, or other activities beyond the fines imposed, for which waiver requests have been submitted.
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