SEBI examines NSIL investment realignment for potential law violations

The order documents the procedural history, including a directive from the Securities Appellate Tribunal (SAT) to pass a reasoned decision after the withdrawal of settlement applications.

Who it concerns: Nalwa Sons Investments Limited, Mr. Mahender Kumar Goel, Mr. Rakesh Kumar Garg, Mr. Rajinder Prakash Jindal, Mr. Bhartendu Harit, Mr. Prithvi Raj Jindal, Ms. Arti Jindal, M/s Siddeshwari Tradex Private Limited, M/s Sahyog Holdings Private Limited, Mr. Sajjan Jindal, M/s Virtuous Tradecorp Private Limited, Mr. Ratan Jindal, M/s OPJ Trading Private Limited, Mr. Naveen Jindal, Ms. Shallu Jindal

What SEBI found or ordered

• SEBI examined the realignment of investments from NSIL to promoter group private companies (Siddeshwari Tradex, Virtuous Tradecorp, Sahyog Holdings) during FY 2013-14.
• SEBI issued a Show Cause Notice (SCN) based on a prima facie opinion that the divestment did not follow due procedures, potentially misrepresenting financials to the detriment of investors.
• The Securities Appellate Tribunal (SAT) disposed of an appeal on December 16, 2025, directing SEBI to pass a reasoned order within eight weeks.
• The Noticees withdrew their settlement applications on June 1, 2026, stating the proposed terms were not acceptable.
• A final hearing was conducted on June 18, 2026, where representatives for the Noticees made submissions on merits and preliminary issues.

Also in the document

• The matter involves a complex procedural history where SEBI's Executive Director previously concluded in October 2022 that no enforcement action was needed, but the case was reopened due to internal disagreements and new complaints.
• The Noticees are represented by Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas, Advocates and Solicitors.
• The core issue involves the transfer of investments from public subsidiaries to private promoter entities, which SEBI alleged may have violated the SEBI Act, SCRA, PFTUP Regulations, LODR Regulations, and PIT Regulations.