Jetmall Spices and Masala Limited Receives Compounding Order for Companies Act Violations
Jetmall Spices and Masala Limited has received a compounding order from the Regional Director, Ministry of Corporate Affairs, for violations of Section 96 of the Companies Act, 2013, related to Annual General Meeting procedures. The order imposes a total penalty of Rs. 1,80,000, with Rs. 1,00,000 on the company and Rs. 40,000 each on former director and CFO. The company must pay within 15 days and reports no material operational impact beyond the penalty charges.

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Jetmall Spices & Masala Limited has informed the BSE about receiving a compounding order from the Regional Director, Southern Region, Ministry of Corporate Affairs, under Regulation 30 of SEBI Listing Regulations. The order addresses violations under the Companies Act, 2013, and imposes financial penalties on the company and former key personnel.
Compounding Order Details
The Regional Director issued the compounding order (CA/392/S.441/RD(SR)/2025-26) on February 11, 2026, following a suo moto compounding application filed by the company. The order addresses inadvertent violations of Section 96 of the Companies Act, 2013, specifically related to holding the Annual General Meeting.
Financial Penalties Imposed
The compounding order specifies the following penalty structure:
| Entity: | Penalty Amount |
|---|---|
| Company | Rs. 1,00,000 |
| Ex-Director Ratan Chand Lodha | Rs. 40,000 |
| Ex-CFO Radhakrishnan | Rs. 40,000 |
| Total Penalty | Rs. 1,80,000 |
Compliance Timeline and Impact
The company must remit the compounding fee within 15 days from the order date. Jetmall Spices and Masala Limited has clarified that there is no material impact on the company's financial, operational, or other activities except to the extent of the compounding charges mentioned above.
Regulatory Background
The disclosure was made pursuant to Para B of Part A of Schedule III of SEBI Listing Regulations, read with SEBI's Circular No. SEBI/HO/CFD/CFD-PoD-1/P/CIR/2023/123 dated July 11, 2023. The company filed the intimation on February 12, 2026, through its Manager and Whole-time Key Managerial Personnel, Unni Krishnan Nair.
The compounding mechanism under the Companies Act allows companies to settle certain violations by paying prescribed fees, avoiding prolonged legal proceedings while ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.

































