Archive · 16 Jan 2026

SAT overturns Sebi's order against Bombay Dyeing

SAT overturns Sebi's order against Bombay Dyeing

The Securities Appellate Tribunal (SAT) has overturned a decision made by the market regulator, Sebi, which had accused Bombay Dyeing and the Wadia family of falsely reporting their financial records.

SAT found that the agreements between Bombay Dyeing and another company, SCAL, were real and not fake, as Sebi had claimed.

The tribunal also noted that there was no unusual activity in Bombay Dyeing's share price and that the promoters did not benefit from selling shares at higher prices.

As a result, the penalties imposed by Sebi have been canceled, and any money already paid must be returned within four weeks.

One judge disagreed with this decision, but the majority ruled in favor of Bombay Dyeing and the Wadia family.

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