Sasken Technologies Receives ₹2.68 Lakh Penalty from BSE and NSE for Regulatory Non-Compliance
Sasken Technologies Limited disclosed receiving ₹2.68 lakh penalty notices from BSE and NSE on February 27, 2026, for alleged non-compliance with board composition regulations 17(1) & 20(2)/(2A). The company disputes the charges, asserting its governance structures have remained compliant, and has filed waiver applications with both exchanges. The financial impact is limited to the penalty amount with no operational effects on business activities.

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Sasken Technologies Limited has received penalty notices from stock exchanges BSE and NSE for alleged regulatory non-compliance, the company disclosed in a filing dated March 2, 2026. The penalties relate to purported violations of board composition and committee structure requirements under the listing regulations.
Penalty Details and Timeline
The company received email notifications from both exchanges on February 27, 2026, regarding penal action for non-compliance of Regulation 17(1) & 20(2)/(2A) of the Listing Regulations. The penalty structure and timeline are detailed below:
| Parameter: | Details |
|---|---|
| Penalty Amount: | ₹2.68 lakhs plus GST |
| Imposing Authorities: | BSE Limited and NSE Limited |
| Notice Date: | February 27, 2026 |
| BSE Notification Time: | 5:51 PM |
| NSE Notification Time: | 10:00 PM |
| Company Assessment Date: | March 2, 2026 |
Regulatory Violations Alleged
Both BSE and NSE have imposed the fine for alleged non-compliance with specific listing regulation provisions. The violations pertain to:
- Regulation 17(1): Board composition requirements
- Regulation 20(2)/(2A): Stakeholders Relationship Committee composition norms
The financial impact on the company is limited to the penalty amount, with no other operational or business activities affected by the regulatory action.
Company's Response and Defense
Sasken Technologies has contested the penalty, maintaining that its governance structures have been compliant with regulatory requirements. The company stated that its Board composition and Stakeholders Relationship Committee composition have been regularly aligned with the requirements of Regulation 17(1) & 20(2)/(2A) of the Listing Regulations.
Waiver Applications Filed
The company has proactively sought relief from the imposed penalties through formal waiver applications. Key details of the waiver process include:
- Previous Application: Filed on December 8, 2025
- Coverage Period: Up to September 30, 2025
- Reference Communication: Exchange email dated November 28, 2025
- Current Status: Applications submitted to both NSE and BSE
The disclosure was made pursuant to Regulation 30 of the SEBI Listing Regulations and was signed by Company Secretary Paawan Bhargava. The company emphasized that despite the penalty notices, there has been no actual non-compliance with the specified regulations regarding board and committee composition requirements.

































