NLC India Limited was fined Rs 5,68,760 each by the National Stock Exchange of India Limited (NSE) and BSE Limited for non-compliance with Board composition regulations under the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015. The exchanges imposed the penalties via email dated May 27, 2026, citing lapses in the composition of the Board of Directors and key committees. The total financial implication is limited to the fines, with no impact on the company's operations or other activities.

The non-compliance pertains to Regulation 17(1), 18(1), 19(1)/19(2), 20(2)/(2A) and 21(2) of SEBI LODR Regulations, 2015. These regulations govern the structure of the Board and its committees, including the Audit Committee, Nomination and Remuneration Committee, Stakeholders Relationship Committee, and Risk Management Committee. The specific failures include the absence of a Women Director and the requisite number of Independent Directors.

In response to the notices, NLC India submitted a letter to the exchanges on May 28, 2026, requesting a waiver of the fines. The company argued that as a Government Company, the power to appoint Directors vests with the President of India. It stated that the Ministry of Coal, the administrative ministry, is being periodically apprised regarding the requirement to appoint Independent Directors to comply with SEBI regulations.

The company clarified that the non-compliance was not attributable to any negligence or default on the part of the company or its management. The fines of Rs 5,68,760 each include GST. NLC India Limited is a 'Navratna' Government of India Enterprise.

Details of Non-Compliance and Penalties

NLC India Limited has expanded its renewable energy footprint through its wholly owned subsidiary, NLC India Renewables Limited, which incorporated a joint venture company with National Capital Region Transport Corporation (NCRTC). The new entity, named NIRL NCRTC Renewables Limited, was established on May 27, 2026, to develop grid-connected solar PV power projects, marking a strategic move to enhance sustainable energy infrastructure.

The joint venture operates with an equity participation ratio of 74:26, split between NLC India Renewables Limited and NCRTC. The Ministry of Corporate Affairs issued the Certificate of Incorporation for NIRL NCRTC Renewables Limited on May 27, 2026, formalizing the partnership between the two entities.

Joint Venture Structure

The incorporation of NIRL NCRTC Renewables Limited aligns with the strategic objectives of both organizations to leverage their respective strengths in the energy and transportation sectors. The 74:26 equity split defines the governance and financial stake of the parent companies in the new venture.

Strategic Focus

The primary mandate of the joint venture is the setting up of grid-connected solar PV power projects. This initiative supports the broader national agenda for increasing renewable energy capacity and reducing carbon footprints through sustainable power generation solutions.