POWERGRID Fined ₹22.7 Lakhs by NSE & BSE for Board Composition Non-Compliance
POWERGRID was fined ₹11,36,340 by both NSE and BSE for non-compliance with SEBI LODR regulations concerning board composition during Q1FY27. This was due to a shortage of Independent Directors. The company has requested a waiver of the fines.
The fine amount is significant and indicates a governance issue, which could have a moderate impact on investor perception, although the underlying cause is being addressed with the relevant ministry.
The company has been fined by stock exchanges due to non-compliance with listing regulations, which is a negative development.
Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (POWERGRID) has received notices from BSE Limited and National Stock Exchange of India Limited, both dated 25th August 2026, regarding non-compliance with SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015. The non-compliance pertains to the composition of the Board, quorum for Board meetings, and the composition of statutory committees, including the Audit Committee, Nomination and Remuneration Committee, Stakeholders Relationship Committee, and Risk Management Committee, during the quarter ended 30th June 2026.
As a consequence, both BSE and NSE have imposed a fine of ₹11,36,340/- (including GST) each on POWERGRID. The company stated that the non-compliance arose because it did not have the requisite number of Independent Directors during the specified quarter. Since POWERGRID is a Government Company, the appointment of Directors vests with the President of India. Consequently, the company has taken up the matter with the Ministry of Power to fill the vacant posts of Independent Directors. In light of these circumstances, POWERGRID has requested both BSE and NSE to grant a waiver of the imposed fines via letters dated 26th August 2026.
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