Indian Railway Finance Corporation Limited has informed the Exchange regarding 'Board Comments on fine levied by the Exchanges'.
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NSE and BSE imposed a total fine of Rs. 9,77,040 (including 18% GST) on IRFC for non-compliance with SEBI Listing Regulations for 92 days in the quarter ended December 31, 2025. The non-compliance relates to the composition of the Board (lack of required Independent Directors including a Women Independent Director) and constitution of the Audit Committee and Nomination & Remuneration Committee. The Board has noted the non-compliance and decided to follow up with the Ministry of Railways (MOR) to expedite the appointment of the required directors. IRFC has also requested the exchanges to waive the fine, arguing that as a Government of India Enterprise, the appointment of directors lies with the President of India through MOR and is beyond the company's control. The company notes that NSE and BSE had previously waived similar fines for the March 2021 to December 2021 period on the same grounds.
This is a procedural fine for corporate governance non-compliance, not a financial penalty for misconduct. However, if this becomes a second consecutive quarter of non-compliance, IRFC faces the risk of being moved to the 'Z' group on the exchanges and potential trading suspension, which could affect stock liquidity. The waiver request has a reasonable chance of being accepted given the prior precedent and the genuine inability of the company to control director appointments. Shareholders should monitor whether MOR appoints the required directors soon to avoid further escalation.