STCINDIA fined ₹11.91 Lakh by NSE for non-compliance of Independent Director norms
The State Trading Corporation of India Limited (STCINDIA) has been fined ₹11.91 Lakh by the National Stock Exchange (NSE). The penalty is for not having the required number of independent directors on its board for the quarter ended March 31, 2026. The company received the notice on May 27, 2026.
The fine amount of ₹11.91 Lakh is relatively small for a listed company and is unlikely to have a significant financial impact. However, it indicates a governance issue.
The company has been fined by the NSE for non-compliance with listing regulations regarding the number of independent directors.
The State Trading Corporation of India Limited (STC) has received a notice from the National Stock Exchange of India (NSE) imposing a fine of ₹11,91,800/-.
This fine is for the non-compliance of provisions related to the requisite number of Independent Directors on the Board of STC for the quarter ended March 31, 2026. The specific regulations cited include Regulation 17(1), 17(2), 17(2A), 18(1), 19(1)/19(2), and 20(2)/20(2A) of SEBI (LODR) Regulations, 2015.
The company received the notice via email on May 27, 2026, and is submitting this information to the stock exchanges on the first working day after receipt, which is May 29, 2026.
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