PNB Reports ₹1,240.94 Crore Borrowal Fraud Against SREI & SIFL Promoters
Punjab National Bank reported a borrowal fraud of ₹1,240.94 crore against the promoters of SREI Equipment Finance Ltd and SREI Infrastructure Finance Ltd. The bank has fully provisioned the outstanding amount. Both companies were resolved under CIRP by NCLT.
While a fraud has been reported, the companies have already been resolved through CIRP and the bank has made full provisions, mitigating the immediate financial impact. However, it still represents a default and potential loss.
The announcement details a significant borrowal fraud, which is a negative development for the bank and the entities involved.
Punjab National Bank (PNB) has reported a borrowal fraud amounting to ₹1,240.94 crore against the erstwhile promoters of SREI Equipment Finance Ltd (SEFL) and SREI Infrastructure Finance Ltd (SIFL). The bank has made provisions equivalent to 100% of the entire outstanding amount for both entities.
These companies have been successfully resolved under the Corporate Insolvency Resolution Process (CIRP) by the Hon’ble National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT). This disclosure is made in compliance with Regulation 30 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015.
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