SCI Fined ₹10.6 Lakh by BSE & NSE for Board Composition Non-Compliance
Shipping Corporation of India Limited (SCI) has been fined a total of ₹10.6 lakh by BSE and NSE for non-compliance with board composition regulations. The company is coordinating with the Competent Authority for director appointments. The fine is not expected to have a significant financial impact.
The announcement explicitly states that the action does not have a significant impact on financial, operational, or other activities of the company.
The company has been fined by stock exchanges for non-compliance, which is a negative development.
Shipping Corporation of India Limited (SCI) has been levied a total fine of ₹10,62,000 (₹5,31,000 each) by BSE Limited and National Stock Exchange of India Limited. This penalty is for non-compliance with Regulation 17(1) of SEBI Listing Regulations concerning the composition of the Board of Directors.
The company received separate emails and notices on 27.05.2026 from BSE and NSE levying the fines, which include a base amount of ₹4,50,000 each plus 18% Goods and Services Tax (GST).
SCI, a Navratna Public Sector Undertaking, is actively coordinating with the Competent Authority for the appointment of the requisite number of Independent Directors, including an Independent Women Director, to its Board, in accordance with SEBI Listing Regulations. The nomination of Directors to SCI's Board rests solely with the Competent Authority.
The company stated that this action does not have a significant quantifiable impact on its financial, operational, or other activities. SCI is in the process of submitting request letters to both stock exchanges regarding this matter.
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