STCINDIA Fined ₹12.05 Lakh by NSE for Board Independence Norms Violation
The State Trading Corporation of India Limited (STC) has been fined ₹12.05 lakh by the NSE for non-compliance with SEBI LODR regulations regarding independent directors on its board for the quarter ended June 30, 2026. STC has requested a waiver, citing that director appointments are handled by the Ministry of Commerce & Industry.
While a fine has been imposed, the amount is relatively small for a PSU, and the company is actively seeking a waiver. The core business operations are unlikely to be significantly impacted.
The company has been fined by the exchange for non-compliance with regulations, which is a negative development.
The State Trading Corporation of India Limited (STC) has been fined ₹12,04,780 by the National Stock Exchange of India (NSE) for non-compliance with SEBI (LODR) Regulations, 2015. The violation pertains to not having the requisite number of Independent Directors on the Board for the quarter ended June 30, 2026.
The specific regulations violated include Regulation 17(1), 17(2A), 17(2), 18(1), 19, and 20(2), (2A). The total fine amount, including 18% GST, amounts to ₹12,04,780.
STC has requested the NSE to waive the fines, stating that as a Public Sector Undertaking, the appointment of Directors, including Independent Directors, falls under the purview of its administrative ministry, the Ministry of Commerce & Industry. The company is actively following up with the Ministry for the appointment of the required number of Independent Directors.
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