SEBI issues administrative warning to Deepak Fertilisers for disclosure lapses
SEBI issued an administrative warning to Deepak Fertilisers for non-disclosure of investments in subsidiaries and tax litigations. The violations occurred between FY 2018-19 and 2021-22. The company stated these issues have no material financial impact and will take corrective measures.
While the company claims no material financial impact, regulatory warnings can affect investor confidence and may lead to increased scrutiny.
The company received a warning from SEBI for non-disclosure of material information, which is a negative development.
Deepak Fertilisers and Petrochemicals Corporation Limited (DEEPAKFERT) has received an administrative warning and advisory letter from the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI). The warning pertains to alleged violations of SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015.
The specific violations cited include the non-disclosure of investments and guarantees provided to wholly owned subsidiaries, and the non-disclosure of Income-tax Act litigations exceeding materiality thresholds. The company stated that the investments and guarantees were considered for consolidation in accounts and not given to any third party, thus not requiring specific intimation. Regarding the tax litigations, the company claims none of the dues were material and details were provided in the Annexure to the Auditors' report.
The matters relate to FY 2018-19 to 2021-22. SEBI has warned the company and its Board of Directors to be careful in the future to avoid recurrences. The company is currently examining the observations and will undertake appropriate corrective measures. DEEPAKFERT asserts that these issues have no material impact on its financials, operations, or other activities. The company took time to disclose this as it conducted an internal review to verify facts and collate supporting documents. The administrative warning letter will be placed before the board of directors in their upcoming meeting.
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