MSTC Board comments on fine levied by stock exchanges for board composition non-compliance

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AI summary

NSE and BSE levied a fine on MSTC Limited for non-compliance with SEBI LODR Regulations 2015 during the quarter ended 30 June 2025, covering failures in board composition (no woman independent director), audit committee, nomination and remuneration committee, stakeholder relationship committee and risk management committee. The Board noted that three independent directors were appointed by the Ministry of Steel during the June 2025 quarter, and the company is now compliant except for one independent director vacancy. As a Government company, appointment of independent directors rests with the President of India through the Ministry of Steel and is beyond the company's control. The Board has requested the stock exchanges to waive the fine and will follow up with the Ministry to fill the vacancy.

Likely market impact

Minor regulatory penalty likely to be waived; non-compliance due to government appointment delays, not company fault. Limited impact on shareholders.