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20 August 2026

SEBI action against Dhenu Buildcon

The case serves as a practical example of corporate financial fraud and money laundering mechanisms, which can be used as context for questions on regulatory oversight and financial transparency.

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Notes

  • SEBI has initiated action against Dhenu Buildcon Infra Ltd. (DBIL) for alleged round-tripping of funds.
  • The mechanism involved the creation of a ₹1,000 crore unsecured loan in company books through 46 separate transactions over an eight-day period.
  • Approximately ₹840 crore of these funds were subsequently converted into equity shares via preferential allotment.
  • This process resulted in six entities gaining control of 99.70% of DBIL’s total outstanding equities.

Questions

  1. Explain the concept of round-tripping of funds in the context of corporate governance. How does the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) ensure market integrity against such financial irregularities? 150 words
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Prelims

  1. In the context of financial regulations, what does 'round-tripping' of funds typically refer to?