SEBI Bars Gensol Promoters Amid Fund Misuse Scandal, Stocks Plunge Over 84%

April 17, 2025
SEBI Bars Gensol Promoters Amid Fund Misuse Scandal, Stocks Plunge Over 84%
  • The investigation revealed that funds intended for electric vehicle purchases were allegedly misappropriated for personal expenses, including luxury real estate and high-end consumer goods.

  • SEBI's inquiry, initiated after a complaint in June 2024, uncovered that ₹977.75 crore in loans were misused, with only a fraction of the planned electric vehicles actually purchased.

  • Gensol's stock has suffered dramatically, losing over 84% of its value in 2025, dropping from a peak of ₹1,376 in early February to an intraday low of ₹116.5 per share.

  • The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has barred Gensol promoters Anmol Singh Jaggi and Puneet Singh Jaggi from participating in securities markets due to a case involving fund diversion and governance lapses.

  • In response to the ongoing investigation, SEBI has put a hold on Gensol's pending 1:10 stock split and will appoint a forensic auditor to review the company's accounts, with a report expected in six months.

  • SEBI's findings indicated that the Jaggi brothers misappropriated ₹262 crore loaned for electric vehicle purchases, using it instead for personal gain.

  • In light of the crisis, BluSmart, an electric vehicle cab service linked to Gensol, has suspended operations, prompting advisories for alternative transport options at the Delhi airport.

  • Gensol has pledged to fully cooperate with the forensic audit and maintain transparency throughout the investigation process.

  • The scrutiny intensified following multiple complaints and credit rating downgrades from CARE Ratings and Icra, linked to delays in debt servicing by BluSmart Mobility, a related party.

  • Amid the ongoing scandal, Gensol's independent director Arun Menon resigned, citing a lack of clarity regarding the company's financial position and governance issues.

  • On April 17, 2025, Gensol's shares fell by 5%, marking the 16th consecutive day of decline, as the company faced increased regulatory scrutiny.

  • Despite the turmoil, Gensol reported a 32.52% increase in consolidated net profit for Q3 FY25, although its stock performance has sharply contrasted with this financial growth.

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