IRCTC Fined ₹10.6 Lakhs by BSE & NSE for Board Composition Non-Compliance
IRCTC fined ₹10.6 Lakhs by BSE & NSE for non-compliance with board composition norms for the quarter ended March 31, 2026. The non-compliance pertains to the failure to appoint a woman director. The fines are due to issues pending with the Ministry of Railways.
The company explicitly states that the fine has no impact on its financial, operational, or other activities. This suggests the financial impact is minimal and the operational impact is negligible.
The company has been fined by stock exchanges for non-compliance with regulatory requirements regarding board composition, which is a negative development.
Indian Railway Catering And Tourism Corporation Limited (IRCTC) has been fined ₹5,31,000 each by BSE Limited and National Stock Exchange of India Limited (NSE), totaling ₹10,62,000 (including GST @18%). The fines are due to non-compliance with Regulation 17(1) of SEBI (LODR) Regulations, 2015, for the quarter ended March 31, 2026. The non-compliance specifically relates to the composition of the Board of Directors, including the failure to appoint a woman director.
IRCTC, being a Government Company, states that the appointment of Directors, including Independent Directors, rests with the President of India, represented by the Ministry of Railways. The company is actively following up with the Ministry of Railways for the appointment of the required number of Independent Directors, including a Woman Independent Director. This matter is currently pending at the Government of India's level.
The company has emphasized that the imposed fine will have no impact on its financial, operational, or other activities. It was also noted that similar letters have been received in the past, and waiver requests have been favorably considered by the Exchanges.
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