Business

SEBI Fines 23 Entities for Disregarding Trading Norms for Rs 1.55 crore

The Multi Commodity Exchange’s mentha oil futures contracts were subject to regulatory trading rules violations. On Friday, the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) fined 23 companies a total of 1.55 crore for the violations. Fines levied by the market authority range from one lakh to ten lakh rupees.

The order came after MCX informed SEBI of its observation about connections between certain organizations with North End Foods Marketing (NEFM). Additionally, they were holding more than 75% of the total mentha oil accessible for delivery on the exchange that was funded by NEFM.

MCX submitted its findings to SEBI in June 2018. It also conducted a thorough investigation in order to see if any linked entities intended to manipulate the market by taking long positions in mentha oil contracts, which would have violated the regulators’ established position limits.

While speaking in its order. Vijayant Kumar Verma, SEBI’s Adjudication Officer said, “I find that Noticee 3 to Noticee 21, through a premeditated arrangement and artifice for active concealment of actual beneficiary positions and in violation of position limits as prescribed by the regulator, has deliberately accumulated/ cornered stock of mentha oil through connected notices.”

Verma further mentioned that by using unfair methods and abusing the exchange mechanism, the notices served as a conduit and helped the NEFM assume a powerful beneficiary position in the contracts for mentha oil.

“I find that by actively concealing ultimate beneficial ownership of mentha oil stock so acquired, notices have created the false and misleading appearance of trades wherein trades were done/funded by notices without disclosing their connection,” he added.

The notices, consequently, have violated the Prohibition of Fraudulent and Unfair Trade Practices (PFUTP).

In addition to the aforementioned, the market regulator noted R K Commodities Services’ (RCS’) active involvement as a trading participant, which included the execution of notice trades. It also mentioned the channelling of funds through its affiliated companies Rapid Credit & Holdings (Rapid) and Invictus Stock Research. (Invictus).

The ruling further stated that RCS had violated the rules governing stock brokers by failing to exercise due diligence and contributing to the cornering of the mentha oil future contract.

Also Read: Go Digit Insurance Amends its Employee Stock Appreciation Rights scheme And Re-files Draft papers for IPO

Malika Sahni

Recent Posts

Mallikarjun Kharge Slams ‘Batenge Toh Katenge’ Slogan During Jharkhand Campaign

Kharge emphasized that the BJP leaders promote divisive rhetoric as part of their agenda. He…

45 mins ago

Police Arrest Two In Fake Marriage Certificate Racket In Name Of Arya Samaj

DCP Nagar Abhishek Bharti revealed that five couples, including Shivani and Shrikant Yadav, recently filed…

1 hour ago

India And Nigeria Strengthen Counter-Terrorism Cooperation In Second Strategic Dialogue

Doval and Ribadu held detailed talks on challenges linked to terrorism and radicalization, including those…

2 hours ago

Ola Electric’s Share Hits All-Time Low Of Rs 74 Ahead Of Q2 Results

Analysts predict that the stock could drop closer to the Rs 70 mark. Ola Electric…

3 hours ago

US Election: Voting Begins With First Ballots Cast In New Hampshire

This election is one of the most divisive in US history. Harris and Trump have…

3 hours ago

Waqf Bill: Opposition MPs Meet LS Speaker, Lodge Protest Against JPC Chairman Jagdambika Pal

Opposition members alleged that Pal calls JPC meetings without consulting them and restricts their opportunity…

3 hours ago