Author: Legal Parivar

FIU-IND imposes Rs 18.82 crore penalty on Binance, world’s largest crypto exchange, for non-compliance with Indian regulations. Earlier, nine offshore exchanges faced similar action under the PMLA 2002 for failing to register and adhere to local anti-money laundering rules. Binance’s penalty follows FIU-IND’s review of written and oral submissions, confirming the charges against the exchange. Vivek Aggarwal, Director at FIU-IND, previously noted Binance’s initial registration and ongoing evaluation for compliance. In contrast, competitor KuCoin secured full registration and resumed operations after paying a Rs 34.5 lakh penalty.

Shares of New India Assurance Company Ltd (NIACL) surged 5 percent following the announcement of Girija Subramanian as the new Chairperson cum Managing Director (CMD). Subramanian’s appointment took effect on June 19, and she will serve as CMD until her superannuation or until further orders. Girija Subramanian holds a bachelor’s degree in Statistics and is a Fellow member of the Insurance Institute of India, as well as an Associate member of the Chartered Insurance Institute, London. She began her career as a Direct Recruit Officer at General Insurance Corporation of India (GIC Re) in 1988. “In her 34-year career, she…

Shares of PNB Housing fell over 4 percent to Rs 801 per share on June 20 as approximately 1.36 crore shares, or 5.2 percent equity, were traded in multiple block deals. Sources cited by CNBC-Awaaz suggested that General Atlantic and Asia Opportunities Fund were likely the sellers. Reports indicated that Asia Opportunities V (Mauritius) and General Atlantic Singapore Fund FII Pte were each looking to sell about 5.4 million shares, with the floor price set at Rs 773, which is an 8 percent discount to the previous close of Rs 840. Following the stake sale, there will be a 60-day…

Hyundai Motor India, having filed its draft prospectus for an initial public offer (IPO), demonstrates superior financial metrics in terms of margins and ratios compared to competitors like Maruti Suzuki and Tata Motors. According to data in the IPO prospectus, Hyundai Motor India’s EBITDA margin for the nine months ending December 31, 2023, was 12.7 percent. This outperformed Tata Motors’ 6.1 percent and was just below Maruti Suzuki India’s 13 percent. Hyundai’s earnings (EBITDA) also surpassed those of Maruti Suzuki and Tata Motors in the passenger car segment. Hyundai has consistently achieved double-digit operating profit margins over the past few…

Shares of Gokaldas Exports rose nearly 5 percent on June 20 following the company’s announcement of an investment in fabric manufacturer BRFL Textiles Pvt Ltd through optionally convertible debentures (OCDs). According to an exchange filing on June 19, Gokaldas Exports will also consider a possible merger or acquisition by June 30, 2025, contingent on certain conditions. At 9:22 am, Gokaldas Exports shares were up 2 percent at Rs 848. Despite this rise, the stock has declined 3 percent over the past six months, underperforming the Nifty 50 index, which gained 10 percent during the same period. In the initial tranche,…

Sapphire Foods India Limited’s share price is gaining attention following news of a stock split. The company, which operates KFC and Pizza Hut outlets across India, Sri Lanka, and Maldives, saw its share price rise nearly 10% in the last month. On Wednesday, the share price of Sapphire Foods India closed at ₹1557.50, marking a gain of ₹43.50 or 2.57% per share. In a recent exchange filing, Sapphire Foods India announced that its board, in a meeting held on June 19, 2024, discussed and approved a stock split proposal. The current face value of each equity share of ₹10 will…

India’s markets regulator, the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), has reprimanded Religare Enterprises Ltd’s chairperson Rashmi Saluja and its board of directors for their failure to comply with securities laws. This action comes after the Burman family initiated an open offer to acquire additional shares in the financial services conglomerate. SEBI has directed the REL board to promptly apply to the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) for necessary approvals within a week. The regulator expressed dissatisfaction with the board’s efforts to delay and obstruct the open offer process, highlighting concerns over governance and shareholder rights. The Burmans, prominent…

North Korea and Russia have agreed to provide mutual military assistance in the event of armed aggression against either party, according to a report by North Korea’s KCNA news agency on Thursday. The agreement, signed by their leaders following talks in Pyongyang, states that both countries will refrain from signing treaties with third parties that undermine each other’s interests. They also pledged not to allow their territories to be used by any nation to threaten the other’s security and sovereignty. North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and Russian President Vladimir Putin finalized a comprehensive strategic partnership agreement during their meeting…

Sun Pharma Industries Ltd received a warning letter from the United States Food and Drug Administration (USFDA) concerning its Dadra facility, the company disclosed in a stock exchange filing. The warning letter outlines violations related to Current Good Manufacturing Practice (cGMP) regulations, according to the pharmaceutical major. Following this announcement, Sun Pharma’s stock declined more than 1 percent on June 19, closing at Rs 1,505, which underperformed the benchmark Nifty 50 index that ended down 0.15 percent. The market reaction to the warning letter could potentially impact the stock further when trading resumes on June 20. Earlier in April, Sun…

Vraj Iron and Steel, based in Chhattisgarh, has set a price band of Rs 195-207 per share for its upcoming initial public offering (IPO). The IPO, valued at Rs 171 crore, will open for subscription on June 26, with the anchor book opening on June 25 and closing on June 28. The company, known for manufacturing sponge iron, MS billets, and TMT bars, plans to utilize Rs 129.5 crore from the net proceeds of the IPO for expanding its Bilaspur plant. The remaining funds will be allocated for general corporate purposes. Currently operating from Raipur and Bilaspur in Chhattisgarh, Vraj…