ASM Technologies Receives Rs. 25,40,000 Fine from BSE for Warrant Conversion Listing Delay in FY26 Secretarial Compliance Report
ASM Technologies Limited was fined Rs. 25,40,000/- (excluding GST) by BSE Limited during the financial year ended 31st March 2026 for delayed filing of a listing application for equity shares allotted upon conversion of warrants, in violation of Schedule XIX Para 2 of SEBI (ICDR) Regulations, 2018. The company's management described the lapse as technical and unintentional. Apart from this penalty, the Secretarial Compliance Report prepared by BMP & Co. LLP confirmed that ASM Technologies complied with all other applicable SEBI regulations and circulars during the review period, including insider trading prohibitions, related party transaction norms, and timely disclosure requirements.

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ASM Technologies Limited received a monetary fine of Rs. 25,40,000/- (excluding GST) from BSE Limited during the financial year ended 31st March 2026. The penalty was imposed for non-compliance with Schedule XIX Para 2 of the SEBI (Issue of Capital and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2018, specifically for failing to file the application for listing of equity shares allotted upon conversion of warrants within the prescribed 20-day timeline. The Secretarial Compliance Report for the financial year ended 31st March 2026 was prepared by BMP & Co. LLP, Practicing Company Secretaries, pursuant to Regulation 24A of SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015.
Non-Compliance and Penalty Details
The sole deviation identified during the review period relates to a delayed listing application filed with the stock exchange. The following table summarises the key details of the non-compliance:
| Parameter: | Details |
|---|---|
| Regulation Violated: | Schedule XIX Para 2 of SEBI (ICDR) Regulations, 2018 |
| Nature of Violation: | Delay in filing listing application for equity shares upon warrant conversion beyond 20 days from allotment |
| Action Taken By: | BSE Limited |
| Type of Action: | Monetary — Imposition of Fine |
| Fine Amount: | Rs. 25,40,000/- (excluding GST) |
| Management Response: | Non-compliance described as technical and unintentional, with no willful disregard for applicable provisions |
According to the report, the company delayed filing the application with the stock exchange for listing of equity shares allotted pursuant to conversion of warrants, beyond the timeline prescribed under the relevant regulation. BSE Limited consequently imposed the monetary fine for the said non-compliance. The management acknowledged the lapse but characterised it as unintentional in nature.
Overall Compliance Status for FY26
Barring the above penalty, BMP & Co. LLP reported that ASM Technologies was compliant with all other applicable SEBI regulations and circulars during the review period. The table below outlines the key compliance areas assessed:
| Compliance Area: | Status |
|---|---|
| Secretarial Standards (ICSI) | Yes |
| Adoption and Timely Updation of Policies | Yes |
| Maintenance and Disclosures on Website | Yes |
| Disqualification of Directors | NA — No directors disqualified |
| Subsidiary Identification and Disclosures | Yes |
| Preservation of Documents | Yes |
| Performance Evaluation of Board and Committees | Yes |
| Related Party Transactions — Audit Committee Approval | Yes |
| Disclosure of Events or Information (Regulation 30) | Yes |
| Prohibition of Insider Trading (Regulation 3(5) & 3(6)) | Yes |
| Resignation of Statutory Auditors | NA — No resignation during review period |
| Additional Non-Compliances | NA — None observed |
The report confirmed that no actions were taken against the listed entity, its promoters, directors, or subsidiaries either by SEBI or by any stock exchange during the review period, other than the BSE fine noted above. The company was also found to be in compliance with the SEBI (Prohibition of Insider Trading) Regulations, 2015, including Regulations 3(5) and 3(6).
Regulatory Provisions Reviewed
BMP & Co. LLP examined compliance with a range of SEBI regulations during the review period. The following provisions were assessed as not applicable to ASM Technologies during FY26:
- SEBI (Buy-back of Securities) Regulations, 2018 — Not applicable during the year under review
- SEBI (Share Based Employee Benefits and Sweat Equity) Regulations, 2021 — Not applicable during the year under review
- SEBI (Issue and Listing of Non-Convertible Securities) Regulations, 2021 — Not applicable during the year under review
- SEBI (Registrars to an Issue and Share Transfer Agents) Regulations, 1993 — Not applicable as the company is not registered as a Registrar to an Issue and Share Transfer Agent
- SEBI (Delisting of Equity Shares) Regulations, 2021 — Not applicable as the company has not delisted its equity shares from any stock exchange
The report was signed by CS Pramod S M, Partner, BMP & Co. LLP, bearing FCS No. 7834, CP No. 13784, Peer Review Certificate No. 6387/2025, and Firm Registration Number L2017KR003200, dated May 11, 2026, from Bengaluru.
Historical Stock Returns for ASM Technologies
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -4.85% | -3.56% | +5.93% | -25.35% | +106.94% | +2,576.08% |
Will ASM Technologies implement automated compliance tracking systems to prevent future delays in listing applications, and how might this affect their overall governance framework?
Could the Rs. 25,40,000 fine impact investor confidence in ASM Technologies' warrant conversion programs or future capital-raising activities through similar instruments?
How might SEBI's increasing scrutiny of warrant conversion listing timelines influence other mid-cap companies planning similar capital restructuring exercises in FY27?


































