MTNL Fined ₹10.85 Lakh by NSE & BSE for Board Composition Non-Compliance
MTNL received fines totaling ₹10.85 lakh from NSE and BSE for non-compliance with board composition regulations. The company is seeking waivers, citing that director appointments are made by the government.
The fine amount is relatively small for a company of MTNL's size, and the company is actively seeking a waiver. The non-compliance is related to board composition, and the company is addressing it by pursuing director appointments.
The company has been fined by regulatory bodies for non-compliance, which is a negative development.
Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Limited (MTNL) has been penalized by both the National Stock Exchange (NSE) and the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) for non-compliance with Regulation 17(1) of SEBI (LODR) Regulations, 2015, concerning the composition of its Board of Directors.
Both exchanges imposed fines amounting to ₹5,42,800 each, inclusive of basic fines of ₹4,60,000 and Goods and Services Tax (GST) of ₹82,800. The total penalty amounts to ₹10,85,600.
MTNL, as a Public Sector Undertaking, stated that the appointment of Independent Directors, including women directors, is made by the Department of Telecommunications (DoT), Ministry of Communications, Government of India. The company noted that two Independent Directors were appointed on April 15, 2025, and further appointments are being pursued with the government. MTNL has requested waivers for these fines from both NSE and BSE.
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