Setco Automotive: SAT stays SEBI order on promoters' fund diversion
Securities Appellate Tribunal (SAT) stayed SEBI's order directing Setco Automotive promoters to bring back ₹208.77 Crore. The stay, granted on May 08, 2026, is conditional on depositing the penalty amount and promoters providing undertakings on market access and assets. SAT noted minority shareholder approval for related party transactions.
The SAT's stay on the SEBI order, which involved a significant amount and debarment, has a high impact as it provides immediate relief and prevents potentially damaging actions against the promoters and the company.
The SAT's interim order staying the SEBI's directive to bring back funds is positive news for the company and its promoters, as it mitigates immediate financial and regulatory pressure.
Setco Automotive Limited announced that the Securities Appellate Tribunal (SAT) has passed an interim order staying the operation of a SEBI order dated February 05, 2026. This stay was granted on May 08, 2026, in an appeal filed by the company's promoters.
The SEBI order had directed the promoters to bring back approximately ₹208.77 Crore, which was alleged to be diverted from the company. The SEBI order also included debarment from the securities market and a penalty.
SAT's interim order was passed subject to certain conditions. The promoters had argued that the transactions, including a ₹107.76 Crore marketing commission paid to SEPL and a ₹101 Crore investment in SEPL's preference shares, were approved by the board, audit committee, and shareholders. They emphasized that the IRF funding of ₹615 Crore was crucial for the company's survival and that they had provided personal guarantees and pledged personal assets. SAT noted that minority shareholders had approved the related party transactions with a majority of over 99%, while the promoters abstained from voting. The tribunal also observed that investments in SEPL were approved by the audit committee and disclosed in financial statements.
Considering the potential adverse impact on the company, such as lenders invoking guarantees and the risk of liquidation, SAT decided to stay the SEBI order. The stay is conditional upon the deposit of the full penalty amount within four weeks. The appellants must also file an undertaking not to access the securities market and to not deal with their personal assets without SEBI's prior approval, along with a list of immovable assets.
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