Nalco Board Seeks Waiver of Rs 5.42 Lakh Fine for Director Appointment Delays
Nalco's Board discussed a ₹5.42 lakh fine for non-compliance with director appointment norms. The company stated that director appointments are controlled by the Government of India and requested a waiver, citing lack of control over the process.
The fine amount of ₹5.42 lakh is relatively small for a company of Nalco's size. The issue pertains to corporate governance norms regarding director appointments, and the company has explained its position and is actively engaging with the relevant authorities. The impact on the company's operations or financial performance is likely minimal.
The announcement reports a fine imposed on the company due to delays in appointing independent directors. While the company is seeking a waiver and explaining its lack of control, the core event is a regulatory penalty, which is neutral in nature. The company's explanation and request for waiver mitigate a negative sentiment.
National Aluminium Company Limited (Nalco) has informed the stock exchanges that its Board of Directors, in its 365th meeting held on March 6, 2026, discussed the fine of ₹5,42,800 (including GST) imposed by BSE and NSE for non-compliance with Regulation 17(1) of SEBI (LODR) Regulations, 2015, related to the quarter ended December 31, 2025.
The company clarified that as a Central Public Sector Enterprise (CPSE), the appointment of Directors is vested with the President of India, and thus, Nalco has no control over the timeline for appointing the requisite number of Independent Directors. The company had previously communicated this to the Ministry of Mines on March 3, 2026, and requested the exchanges to condone the non-compliance and waive the penalties.
The Board advised the management to reiterate this position to the exchanges and also to write to the Administrative Ministry, apprising them of the penalties incurred due to the absence of adequate Independent Directors and requesting their expedited appointment to comply with statutory requirements. The company emphasized that the appointment of Independent Directors is beyond its control and that it is continuously pursuing the matter with the Administrative Ministry.
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