Archive · 28 Nov 2025
Sebi Joins India's First Corporate Class Action Suit
Some shareholders of Jindal Poly Films are suing the company's promoters, saying they took company money and sold assets for less than they were worth, causing big losses.
The market regulator, Sebi, is joining the case because it found that the company did not follow the rules.
This makes the shareholders' case stronger.
The case is important because it is the first time in India that shareholders are using a special law to fight for their rights.
Sebi's involvement means the case might be decided faster and the shareholders might get help.
Minority shareholders of Jindal Poly Films accuse promoters of diverting assets and causing ₹2,518 crore in losses.
Sebi has joined the case, alleging violations of market regulations and inadequate disclosures.
The case is the first corporate class action suit in India under Section 245 of the Companies Act.
Sebi found that Jindal Poly sold investments at undervalued prices to promoter-linked entities.
Sebi's intervention strengthens the shareholders' case and may lead to faster adjudication.
- Who
- Minority shareholders of Jindal Poly Films and Sebi
- What
- Allegations of asset diversion and undervalued sales
- When
- Case filed in March 2024, Sebi's investigation covered FY14 to FY24
- Where
- National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT)
- Why
- To seek remedies for alleged fraud and mismanagement
- Company Involved
- Jindal Poly Films
- Promoters Accused
- Shyam Sunder Jindal and Subhadra Jindal
- Alleged Loss to Shareholders
- ₹2,518 crore
- Investigation Period
- FY14 to FY24
- Sebi's Findings
- Violations of Sebi Act and related regulations
- Shareholders' Stakes
- Ankit Jain (3.06%), Rina Jain (0.94%), Ruchi Jain (0.99%)
- Investment Amount
- ₹703 crore in group power entities
- Sale Price
- ₹105.56 crore at ₹1.492 per share