RVNL Fined ₹9.66 Lakh by BSE for Board Composition Non-Compliance
BSE has imposed a fine of ₹9.66 lakh on Rail Vikas Nigam Limited (RVNL) for non-compliance with board composition regulations for the quarter ended June 30, 2026. The company clarified that director appointments are made by the Ministry of Railways and expects a waiver upon compliance.
The fine amount is relatively small for the company and the company expects a waiver, thus the financial impact is minimal.
The company has been fined by the stock exchange, which is a negative development.
Rail Vikas Nigam Limited (RVNL) has been fined ₹9,66,420 (inclusive of GST) by the BSE Limited for non-compliance with regulations concerning the composition of the Board and its committees for the quarter ended June 30, 2026. The violation pertains to Regulations 17(1), 18(1), & 19(1)(2) of the SEBI (LODR) Regulations, 2015.
The company received communication regarding these fines on August 25, 2026, referencing SEBI Master Circular No. HO/49/14/14(7)2025-CFD-POD2/I/3762/2026. RVNL has clarified to BSE that as a Government company, all director appointments, including Independent Directors, are made by the President of India through the Ministry of Railways. RVNL stated it has no role in these appointments.
The company expects to be eligible for a waiver of these fines once compliance is achieved upon the appointment of the requisite number of Directors by the Ministry of Railways. RVNL noted that similar fines imposed by NSE and BSE in earlier instances have been waived off.
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