HMT Limited Fined ₹10.62 Lakh for Board Composition Non-Compliance
HMT Limited received notices from BSE and NSE for fines totaling ₹10.62 lakh due to non-compliance with Board of Directors composition norms for the quarter ended March 31, 2026. The company lacked the required Independent Directors. HMT is applying for a waiver and has requested the Administrative Ministry to appoint the necessary directors.
The fine and the underlying issue of non-compliance with board composition regulations can have a reputational impact and may lead to further scrutiny. However, the company is actively seeking a waiver and addressing the issue, which mitigates the immediate financial impact.
The company has been fined by stock exchanges for non-compliance with SEBI regulations regarding board composition, indicating a negative regulatory event.
HMT Limited has been notified by BSE Limited and the National Stock Exchange of India (NSE) regarding the imposition of fines amounting to ₹5,31,000/- each (inclusive of GST). These fines are due to the non-compliance with Regulation 17(1) of SEBI (LODR) Regulations, 2015, specifically concerning the composition of the Board of Directors for the quarter ended March 31, 2026. The non-compliance stems from the absence of the requisite number of Independent Directors on the company's board.
As per the Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) Circular issued by the Stock Exchanges, HMT Limited is in the process of applying for a waiver of these imposed fines. Being a Government company, the appointment of all Directors, including Independent Directors, is vested with the Government of India as per its Articles of Association. Consequently, the Administrative Ministry has been formally requested to appoint the necessary number of Independent Directors, including one Independent Woman Director, to ensure compliance with the aforementioned SEBI regulations.
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