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India’s market regulator SEBI said in a 109-page interim order on June 3-4 that Bengaluru-based jewellery maker Rajesh Exports Ltd (REL) misrepresented about ₹15.15 trillion ($158.3 billion) of revenue across fiscal 2020-21 to 2024-25.
SEBI said roughly 97–99% of consolidated revenue was reported from overseas subsidiaries—notably Switzerland’s Valcambi SA—while standalone audited statements showed negligible operating income.
The regulator flagged non‑genuine entries, including mirrored sales and purchases with an entity that denied transactions, and alleged routing of company funds (about ₹3.39 billion) into promoter Rajesh Mehta’s personal accounts and other undisclosed related‑party transfers totaling roughly ₹9.26 billion.
SEBI estimated shareholder wealth erosion at ₹127.26 billion and has barred the company and Mehta from the securities market pending further probe.
The order cites repeated non‑cooperation, limited access to accounting systems and gaps in documentation; SEBI has directed full cooperation within 30 days, ordered a fresh forensic audit and taken interim market restrictions.
Shares hit the 5% lower circuit on June 4 amid investor concern; institutional holdings including insurer exposure were noted by market commentators.






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