IST Limited complies with SEBI regulations in FY26
IST Limited's secretarial compliance report for FY26 confirms adherence to SEBI regulations, barring a late annual report submission that attracted a ₹2360 fine. The company maintains proper governance policies, has one material subsidiary, and ensures timely website disclosures. Statutory auditors remain in office until FY 2028-29.

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ist has complied with the provisions of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 for the financial year ended March 31, 2026, except for a specific instance of delayed filing. A practicing company secretary examined the entity's documents, records, and submissions to the stock exchanges to verify adherence to regulatory requirements during the review period.
The report highlights a single deviation regarding the non-submission of the Annual Report within the prescribed period. The Bombay Stock Exchange imposed a fine of ₹2360 on the listed entity for this late submission. The management has stated that it will ensure timely filing of all returns in the future to avoid such penalties.
Compliance Status and Subsidiaries
The company confirmed that all applicable policies under SEBI Regulations have been adopted by the board of directors and are updated regularly. It maintains a functional website where information is disseminated in a timely manner. The entity disclosed that it has one material subsidiary, Gurgaon Infospace Limited. None of the directors are disqualified under Section 164 of the Companies Act, 2013.
Governance and Disclosures
IST Limited conducted performance evaluations of the Board, Independent Directors, and Committees as prescribed. Prior approval of the Audit Committee was obtained for all related party transactions. The company is also in compliance with the SEBI (Prohibition of Insider Trading) Regulations, 2015, specifically regarding the maintenance of a structured digital database for unpublished price-sensitive information (UPSI).
The statutory auditors have not resigned from the company, and their term is valid until FY 2028-29. The report notes that the company does not have any Employee Benefit Scheme, and therefore, the related disclosure requirements are not applicable.
| Particulars | Compliance Status | Observations/ Remarks |
|---|---|---|
| Secretarial Standards | Yes | None |
| Adoption of Policies | Yes | Policies updated from time to time |
| Maintenance of Website | Yes | Information updated on https://istindia.com |
| Disqualification of Director | Yes | None |
| Material Subsidiaries | Yes | One material subsidiary: Gurgaon Infospace Limited |
| Preservation of Documents | Yes | None |
| Performance Evaluation | Yes | None |
| Related Party Transactions | Yes | Prior approvals obtained |
| Disclosure of Events | Yes | NA |
| Prohibition of Insider Trading | Yes | Compliance officer maintains UPSI database |
Historical Stock Returns for IST
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| +0.06% | +1.76% | +2.54% | -11.59% | -18.04% | +90.60% |
What operational adjustments is IST Limited implementing to ensure the timely submission of the Annual Report for FY 2027?
How might the repeated imposition of fines influence investor confidence and the company's cost of compliance?
Are there any anticipated changes in the governance structure or board composition following the performance evaluations?

































