Introduction
This memorandum offers a comprehensive legal and factual analysis of the interim order dated April 15, 2025, issued by the Securities and Exchange Board of India (“SEBI”) against Gensol Engineering Limited (“Gensol” or “the Company”), its promoter-directors Mr. Anmol Singh Jaggi and Mr. Puneet Singh Jaggi, and several related parties. The order reveals significant violations involving diversion of institutional funds, circular financing schemes, undisclosed related-party transactions, falsified disclosures to stock exchanges, and manipulation of the securities market.
FACTUAL MATRIX AND DETAILED FINDINGS
A. Diversion and Misutilization of Institutional Borrowings
Gensol and its subsidiary Gensol EV Lease Pvt. Ltd. availed institutional loans totaling ₹171.30 Crores from IREDA and PFC for acquiring electric vehicles (EVs). SEBI’s investigation discovered only ₹567.73 Crores worth of EVs (4,704 vehicles) were delivered against ₹775 Crores paid to Go-Auto Pvt. Ltd., showing a diversion of ₹207.27 Crores.
Table 1: EV Procurement Fund Trail
Particulars | Amount (₹ Crores) | Remarks |
---|---|---|
Total transferred to Go-Auto | 775.00 | Claimed as EV purchase payments |
Value of EVs received | 567.73 | Actual delivery |
Excess transferred | 207.27 | Unjustified and unaccounted difference |
B. Role of Wellray Solar Industries as a Conduit
Wellray Solar Industries Pvt. Ltd., a former promoter-controlled entity, received ₹424.14 Crores, of which ₹382.84 Crores were forwarded to promoters, public shareholders, and others.
Outflows from Wellray:
₹246.07 Cr to related parties
₹40.70 Cr to Sharekhan Ltd. (broker)
₹5.17 Cr to public shareholders
₹90.90 Cr to others
₹25.76 Cr to Mr. Anmol Singh Jaggi
₹13.55 Cr to Mr. Puneet Singh Jaggi
These transactions violated SEBI (LODR) Regulations, 2015 due to non-disclosure.
C. Preferential Allotment and Circular Financing
Gensol Ventures Pvt. Ltd. subscribed to 97,445 shares for ₹10.09 Cr. The source of this capital was traced back to Gensol itself via Wellray and promoter accounts:
Flow of Funds: Gensol → Wellray → Promoters → Gensol Ventures → Preferential Allotment
This violates Section 67 of the Companies Act, 2013, which prohibits financial assistance for purchasing own shares.
D. Manipulative Trading Practices
Wellray executed disproportionate trading in Gensol’s shares using funds from Gensol, Matrix Gas, Gosolar Ventures, and the promoters themselves:
Chart: Funding to Wellray (₹ Cr)
Gensol Engineering Ltd.: 40.70
Matrix Gas & Renewable: 46.00
Gosolar Ventures: 5.65
Anmol & Puneet Jaggi: 620
Others: 2.80
This violates SEBI (PFUTP) Regulations, 2003 (Regulations 3 & 4).
E. Fabricated and Misleading Disclosures
Gensol misled investors by:
Claiming 30,000 EV pre-orders with no valid contracts
Overvaluing a non-operational US subsidiary at ₹350 Cr
Falsely claiming manufacturing activity
Violates Regulation 4(2)(f) of PFUTP and SEBI (LODR) Regulations.
LEGAL FRAMEWORK AND VIOLATIONS
SEBI Act, 1992 – Section 12A: Prohibits fraudulent acts
SEBI (PFUTP) Regulations, 2003: Reg. 3 & 4: Prohibit manipulative practices
Companies Act, 2013 – Section 67: Prohibits financial assistance for own shares
SEBI (LODR) Regulations, 2015: Reg. 4 & 48: Mandatory disclosures
SEBI’S INTERIM DIRECTIONS
Directive | Summary |
Removal | Promoters debarred from serving as directors/KMPs |
Trading Ban | Gensol and promoters prohibited from trading in securities |
Stock Split Halted | Suspension of proposed stock split |
Forensic Audit | Independent forensic audit ordered (6-month timeline) |
Purpose and Significance:
Protect investors
Prevent further manipulation
Maintain market discipline
Ensure transparency
CORPORATE GOVERNANCE RED FLAGS
Issue | Consequence |
Fund diversion to promoters | Misuse of public funds |
Price manipulation | Market distortion |
Disclosure lapses | Misleading investors |
Circular transactions | Conceals funding sources |
CORPORATE GOVERNANCE FAILURE AT GENSOL
1. Promoter Dominance
Promoters treated Gensol as a personal entity. Violated fiduciary duties under law.
2. Weak Internal Controls
No oversight over fund flows
Manipulated accounting records
Ignored related-party disclosure norms
3. Board Ineffectiveness
Conflicted board failed to act
Lacked independence and oversight
4. Non-Compliance with Disclosure Norms
Misleading announcements
Concealed related-party transactions
Forged conduct letters to SEBI
5. Misuse of Borrowed Funds
Breached loan covenants
Eroded lender trust
6. Investor Harm & Market Risk
Shareholder value erosion
Retail investor misled by stock split announcements
LEGAL & REGULATORY IMPLICATIONS
Violations of SEBI Act, PFUTP Regulations
Breach of Companies Act (Section 188, 166, 129)
Breach of SEBI LODR Regulations
CONCLUSION
SEBI’s findings reveal a scheme of financial misconduct, corporate governance breakdown, and serious fraud led by Gensol’s promoters. The interim directions — including bans, trading restrictions, and forensic audit — are necessary to restore trust and ensure accountability.
Future Actions May Include:
Disgorgement of unlawful gains
Criminal prosecution
Permanent debarment of promoters
SEBI Exposes Massive Fraud at Gensol Engineering Ltd
Interim Order: 15 April 2025
Promoters allegedly diverted ₹100s of crores, misled investors & manipulated stock prices!
₹207 Cr gap in EV loan usage
Circular funding via promoter entities
₹424 Cr sent to Wellray, rerouted to personal accounts
False claims of 30,000 EV orders & non-existent factory
Stock manipulation via brokers
Fake disclosures & related party violations
⚖️ SEBI Action:
Promoters banned as directors
Trading restricted
Stock split suspended
Forensic audit ordered
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