STC India Fined ₹12.05 Lakh for Board Composition Non-Compliance
The State Trading Corporation of India Limited has been fined ₹12,04,780 by BSE for not having the required number of Independent Directors on its Board for the quarter ended June 30, 2026. The company is seeking a waiver from the Ministry of Commerce & Industry, as director appointments are under their purview.
The fine amount is significant, and the potential for further action like trading suspension or promoter shareholding freezing indicates a medium-term impact on the company's operations and market standing.
The company has been fined due to non-compliance with SEBI regulations regarding board composition, which is a negative development.
The State Trading Corporation of India Limited (STC) has received a notice from BSE regarding the imposition of fines totaling ₹12,04,780, including GST, for non-compliance with SEBI (LODR) Regulations, 2015. The non-compliance pertains to the period ending June 30, 2026, specifically concerning the requirement to have the requisite number of Independent Directors on the company's Board.
The company has requested the exchanges to waive off these fines, citing that as a Public Sector Undertaking, the appointment of Directors, including Independent Directors, falls under the purview of the Administrative Ministry, i.e., the Ministry of Commerce & Industry. STC India is actively following up with the Ministry for the appointment of the necessary Independent Directors.
The fines were levied for violations of various regulations including Regulation 17(1), 17(2A), 17(2), 18(1), 19, and 20(2), (2A) of SEBI (LODR) Regulations, 2015. The total fine amount includes ₹10,21,000 as basic fine and ₹1,83,780 as GST @18%. The company has been advised to pay the fines within 15 days, failing which actions such as freezing of promoter's shareholding may be initiated. Furthermore, a second consecutive quarter of non-compliance for certain regulations could lead to the company being transferred to the Z group and potential trading suspension.
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