Archive · 3 Jun 2025
SEBI Extends Ban on LS Industries Amid Fraud Probe
SEBI is investigating LS Industries because it thinks the company might have cheated investors by making its stock price go up without having any real sales.
SEBI has stopped the company and some people connected to it from buying or selling stocks while they look into it.
The company's stock price went way up very quickly, even though it wasn't making much money.
SEBI thinks this could be because of a plan to trick investors.
The investigation is ongoing and SEBI is looking at the company's actions to see if they broke any rules.
Some individuals, including the promoter of Profound Finance and a Dubai-based shareholder, are also banned from market activities.
SEBI has banned LS Industries and related individuals from securities markets.
The ban is part of an investigation into alleged fraud and share price manipulation.
Key individuals barred include Jahangir Panikkaveettil Perumbarambathu and others.
The share price of LS Industries dramatically increased despite little to no revenue.
The investigation deadline has been extended to November 15.
- Who
- SEBI is investigating LS Industries, Profound Finance, and key individuals.
- What
- SEBI confirmed the suspension of LS Industries and related individuals from trading, due to an ongoing fraud probe.
- When
- The ban was confirmed in 2025, with the investigation extended to November 15.
- Where
- In the securities markets.
- Why
- To investigate alleged fraud and share price manipulation by LS Industries and its associates.
- Companies Involved
- LS Industries, Profound Finance
- Individuals Barred
- Jahangir Panikkaveettil Perumbarambathu, Suresh Goyal, Alka Sahni, Shashi Kant Sahni HUF
- Reason for Ban
- Alleged fraudulent activities and share price manipulation
- Share Price Increase
- July 23 to September 27, 2024: Rs 22.50 to Rs 267.50
- Investigation Deadline
- November 15
- Financial Performance
- Almost no revenue for three consecutive financial years (FY22-FY24)
- Alleged Illegal Gains
- Perumbarambathu ordered to return Rs 1.14 crore