HMT Limited Fined ₹9.66 Lakh Each by BSE & NSE for Non-Compliance
The fines are significant and point to governance issues, but the company is seeking a waiver, potentially mitigating the impact.
The announcement discusses fines imposed on the company for non-compliance.
* HMT Limited received notices from BSE and NSE for fines of ₹9,66,420 each (inclusive of GST). * The fines are for non-compliance with Regulations 17(1), 18(1), and 19(1)/19(2) of SEBI (LODR) Regulations, 2015 for the quarter ended June 30, 2025. * The non-compliance pertains to the composition of the Board of Directors and the constitution of the Audit Committee and Nomination & Remuneration Committee due to a lack of requisite Independent Directors. * HMT Limited is in the process of applying for a waiver of the fines. * As a Government Company, the appointment of Directors is done by the Government of India. * The Administrative Ministry has been requested to appoint the required number of Independent Directors, including one Independent Woman Director.
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