Sebi bans 20 entities from markets for fraud trading

Sebi bans 20 entities from markets for fraud trading

While 11 entities were barred for five years, Sebi restrained two entities for six year and seven entities for seven years, from the capital markets.

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Some of the entities are already banned from the securities market for violation of capital market norms in different cases. Photo: ReutersSome of the entities are already banned from the securities market for violation of capital market norms in different cases. Photo: Reuters
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  • Jan 5, 2016,
  • Updated Jan 5, 2016 9:33 AM IST

Markets regulator Sebi on Monday barred 20 entities from the securities market for fraudulent trading in the shares of Well Pack Papers and Containers.

According to Sebi's order, "the noticees (entities) in the present proceedings were related/connected to each other and connived amongst themselves for execution of synchronised and self-trades, creation of artificial volume and price manipulation which distorted the market equilibrium and were fraudulent in nature".

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In order to protect the interest of investors and the integrity of the securities market, Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) restrained the entities from the capital market.

While 11 entities were barred for five years, Sebi restrained two entities for six year and seven entities for seven years, from the capital markets.

The entities allegedly violated several provisions of the Sebi(Prohibition of Fraudulent and Unfair Trade Practices) Regulations, 2003.

Some of the entities are already banned from the securities market for violation of capital market norms in different cases.

Disclaimer: Business Today provides stock market news for informational purposes only and should not be construed as investment advice. Readers are encouraged to consult with a qualified financial advisor before making any investment decisions.

Markets regulator Sebi on Monday barred 20 entities from the securities market for fraudulent trading in the shares of Well Pack Papers and Containers.

According to Sebi's order, "the noticees (entities) in the present proceedings were related/connected to each other and connived amongst themselves for execution of synchronised and self-trades, creation of artificial volume and price manipulation which distorted the market equilibrium and were fraudulent in nature".

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In order to protect the interest of investors and the integrity of the securities market, Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) restrained the entities from the capital market.

While 11 entities were barred for five years, Sebi restrained two entities for six year and seven entities for seven years, from the capital markets.

The entities allegedly violated several provisions of the Sebi(Prohibition of Fraudulent and Unfair Trade Practices) Regulations, 2003.

Some of the entities are already banned from the securities market for violation of capital market norms in different cases.

Disclaimer: Business Today provides stock market news for informational purposes only and should not be construed as investment advice. Readers are encouraged to consult with a qualified financial advisor before making any investment decisions.
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