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Sebi fines Jaiprakash Power for misrepresenting co's financial statements

Markets regulator Sebi on Friday imposed a penalty totalling Rs 54 lakh on Jaiprakash Power Ventures, its MD and CEO Suren Jain and other top officials for misrepresenting the company's financial statements. Others who have been penalised by Sebi are company's chairperson Manoj Gaur, executive directors -- Sunil Kumar Sharma and Praveen Kumar Singh -- chief financial officer R K Porwal and former whole-time member M K V Rama Rao. They have been directed to pay the fine within 45 days, the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) said in its 89-page order. This came after the regulator conducted an investigation in the matter of Jaiprakash Power Ventures Ltd (JPVL), a part of the Jaypee Group of companies, to ascertain the possible violations of PFUTP (Prohibition of Fraudulent and Unfair Trade Practices) and LODR (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) rules. In its probe, Sebi found that the company overstated its books of accounts by not adopting the correct ...

ICEX formally exits bourse biz as Sebi notifies withdrawal of recognition

Market regulator Sebi has notified that the recognition granted to the Indian Commodity Exchange Ltd (ICEX) has been withdrawn, formally signifying its exit from the bourse business. This came after the regulator on December 11 allowed ICEX to exit the exchange space after its recognition was withdrawn over two years ago. This followed after the exchange fulfilled regulatory requirements. "The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) hereby notifies that, the recognition granted to the Indian Commodity Exchange Ltd stands withdrawn with effect from the date of publication of this notification in the official gazette," Sebi said in its notification dated December 24. In its exit order, Sebi stated it reviewed ICEX's valuation report, compliance submissions and undertakings. Additionally, the regulator directed ICEX to comply with its tax obligations under the Income Tax Act, 1961; change its name and not to use the expression "stock exchange" and maintain a database of all ...

Neilsoft files IPO draft with Sebi to raise funds via public offering

Neilsoft, a technology-driven engineering services and solutions company, has filed draft papers with capital markets regulator Sebi to raise funds through an initial public offering (IPO). The Pune-headquartered company's IPO is a combination of a fresh issue of shares worth Rs 100 crore and an offer for sale (OFS) of 80 lakh shares by promoters and other selling shareholders, according to the draft red herring prospectus (DRHP) filed on Thursday. Those selling shares in the OFS include Small Industries Development Bank of India and SICOM Ltd. Proceeds from the fresh issue to the extent of Rs 69.63 crore will be used for funding of capital expenditure. Besides, a portion will be utilised for general corporate purposes. Founded in 1991, Neilsoft provides customised engineering services, including AEC design solutions, industrial plant design, and manufacturing equipment and production line design. It also offers Engineering Process Outsourcing (EPO) services and develops tailored .

IPO mop up could top Rs 2 trillion in 2025: ibanking firm Pantomath

According to Pantomath, funds raised through IPOs in India this year rank second-highest globally after the United States

Bollywood-backed realtor Sri Lotus Developers files DRHP for Rs 792 cr IPO

Earlier this month, the company raised about Rs 408 crore through a private placement

EV-maker Greaves Electric Mobility files IPO papers, seeks Rs 1,000 crore

The IPO includes a fresh issue of equity shares worth Rs 1,000 crore and an offer-for-sale of up to 189.3 million equity shares by Greaves Cotton Limited and Abdul Latif Jameel Green Mobility Solution

Lokpal calls Sebi chief, Moitra for oral hearing over corruption charges

Anti-corruption ombudsman Lokpal has called SEBI chief Madhabi Puri Buch and also complainants, including TMC MP Mahua Moitra, for "oral hearing" next month in connection with corruption complaints being heard by it, alleging impropriety and conflict of interest on the basis of a Hindenburg Research report, according to an official order. The Lokpal had on November 8 sought Buch's "explanation" on the complaints filed by Moitra, a Lok Sabha member, and two others. Buch, the chairperson of capital markets regulator Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), was asked to submit her response within four weeks. Hearing the case, the Lokpal said the named RPS (respondent public servant) "has filed her response by way of affidavit sworn on 07.12.2024 in time, raising preliminary issues as well as giving explanation allegation-wise". "Further, we deem it appropriate that the RPS as well as the complainants can be given opportunity of oral hearing to clarify their positions taken in th

Beyond interruptions: How the year 2024 turned out for the business sector

2024 was a year of churn - and a big loss - but it was also when India made decisive strides in infrastructure and defence self-reliance

Greaves Cotton rally 15%, hits record as arm files DRHP for Rs 1,000 cr-IPO

Greaves Cotton share rose after the company announced that its material subsidiary, Greaves Electric Mobility, has filed a Draft Red Herring Prospectus (DRHP) with Sebi, BSE and NSE for Rs 1,000 crore

Israel war, Budget, Fed rate cut: Top events that shaped markets in 2024

Stock market in 2024 so far: One of the most pivotal events impacting investor sentiment was the outcome of the 2024 General Elections

BSE postpones bidding for Solar91 Cleantech's Rs 106 cr IPO amid concerns

The Rs 106-crore IPO was to open for subscription to investors from December 24 at a price band of Rs 185 to Rs 195

Sebi suspends trading in Bharat Global Developers alleging lapses

Shares of Bharat Global have seen a 105 times jump in the last year, rising from just Rs 16.14 apiece in November 2023 to a high of Rs 1,703 in November 2024

Say no to NFOs, buy direct plans and seek suggestions from Sebi RIAs

Sebi's new rule is a positive step towards investor protection. It will reduce mis-selling by aligning distributor incentives with investor interests and discourage unnecessary portfolio churn

Kalyani Investment pays Sebi Rs 1.12 cr to settle disclosure violation case

Kalyani Investment Company, one of the promoter group entity of Bharat Forge, has settled a case with Sebi about the alleged violation of disclosure norms after paying Rs 1.12 crore towards the settlement fee. Kalyani Investment Company Ltd (KICL), a listed entity, is part of the over USD 2.5 billion Kalyani Group. The order came after the applicant (Kalyani Investment Company) proposed to settle the instant proceedings initiated against it, without "admitting or denying the facts and conclusions of law", under the Sebi's settlement regulations. "In view of the acceptance of the settlement terms and the receipt of the settlement amount, the adjudication proceedings initiated against the applicant (Kalyani Investment Company) vide show cause notice (SCN) dated March 19, 2024, is disposed of," Sebi's adjudicating officer Amit Kapoor said in the settlement order on Friday. The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) initiated adjudication proceedings against the applicant for th

Two individuals settle insider trading case with Sebi paying Rs 74 lakh

Two individuals, including a former employee of Deloitte India, on Monday settled with capital markets regulator Sebi a case pertaining to the alleged violation of insider trading rules by paying Rs 74 lakh towards settlement fee. Nimai Parekh and Rahil Dalal (applicants) had proposed to settle the matter by neither "admitting nor denying the findings of fact and conclusions of law", Sebi said. "In exercise of the powers...and in terms of the settlement regulations, it is hereby ordered that any proceedings that may be initiated for the violations are settled in respect of the applicants," Sebi's whole-time member Kamlesh C Varshney said in the settlement order. Sebi conducted an investigation in the scrips of HDFC Ltd and HDFC Bank Ltd, so as to ascertain whether any suspected entities on the basis of information relating to amalgamation/merger, had traded in the scrips, and thereby violated PIT (Prohibition of Insider Trading) rules. The investigation period was taken from Novemb

Sebi punctures Bharat Global's 10,000% stock rally over fake disclosures

Shares of the Gujarat-headquartered company surged over 10,000 per cent in the 12-month period ending November as it announced forays into market-fancied sectors

Upcoming IPO: Agrochemical company GSP Crop Science files DRHP with Sebi

The Initial Public Offering (IPO) comprises a mix of a fresh issue of shares worth around Rs 280 crore, and 6 million equity shares offered by promoter selling shareholders

Burman family secures Sebi approval for 26% open offer in Religare

The Religare open offer is priced at Rs 235 per share, amounting to Rs 2,116 crore

Street signs: Capital's great takeoff, IPO buffet, SMEs defy gravity

Brokers highlight strong demand for three or four of these IPOs, driven by attractive grey market premiums

Front-running case: Sebi bans 9 entities, impounds Rs 21 cr illegal gains

Markets regulator Sebi has uncovered a front-running scheme involving PNB MetLife India Insurance Company equity dealer Sachin Bakul Dagli and eight other entities, who generated illegal gains of Rs 21.16 crore. The front-running by these entities continued for more than three years. Sebi, through an interim order on Friday, prohibited Sachin Bakul Dagli and eight other entities from the securities market and impounded the unlawful gains made by them. The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) had conducted an examination into the suspected front running of the trades undertaken by the Big Client, PNB Metlife India Insurance Company Ltd, by certain entities. The focus of the investigation was to ascertain whether the suspected entity(ies) had front-run the trades of Big Client in connivance with other entities, including dealers and/or fund managers, if any, and thereby violated the provisions of the Sebi's PFUTP ( (Prohibition of Fraudulent and Unfair Trade Practices) rules