Please refer the enclosed intimation
Awaiting price reaction for this filing.
Hindustan Zinc Limited received notices on May 29, 2025, from both BSE and NSE imposing a fine of Rs. 5,31,000 each (including GST) for not meeting the requirement of having enough Independent Directors on its Board, as mandated under Regulation 17(1) of the SEBI Listing Regulations. The company clarified that the appointment of Independent Directors is pending approval from the Ministry of Mines, Government of India, since HZL is a government-owned entity where director appointments require MoM clearance. The company stated it is actively following up with the Ministry to resolve the issue. The financial impact has been classified as 'Not Significant' by the company.
This is a minor compliance penalty with negligible financial impact (under Rs. 12 lakh total). No material effect on operations, financials, or share price is expected, though it highlights a governance gap that the company attributes to delays in government appointments.