RailTel fined ₹9 Lakhs each by NSE & BSE for board composition non-compliance
RailTel Corporation of India Limited was fined ₹9,00,340 each by NSE and BSE for non-compliance with board composition regulations for the quarter ended June 30, 2026. The company cited that director appointments are controlled by the Ministry of Railways, beyond its direct control.
The fines are relatively small compared to the company's overall operations, and the company has stated they have no financial or operational impact.
The company has been fined by stock exchanges for non-compliance, which is a negative development.
RailTel Corporation of India Limited has been levied a fine of ₹9,00,340 (including GST) by both the National Stock Exchange of India Limited (NSE) and BSE Limited (BSE).
This fine is for the non-compliance with Regulation 17(1), 18(1), and 19(1)/(2) of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, for the quarter ended June 30, 2026.
The company stated that the non-compliance regarding the composition of the Board is beyond its control. As a Government Company, RailTel's Directors, including Independent Directors, are appointed by the President of India through the Ministry of Railways. RailTel has no role in these appointments and has repeatedly requested the Ministry of Railways to appoint the requisite number of Directors.
The disclosure, as per SEBI Master Circular No. HO/49/14/14(7)2025-CFD-POD2/I/3762/2026 dated January 30, 2026, is enclosed as Annexure - A. The fines were communicated via email from BSE on August 25, 2026, and a letter from NSE dated August 25, 2026, with the company receiving these on August 27, 2026. The company asserts that these actions have no impact on its financial, operational, or other activities.
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