Setco Automotive Limited has informed the Exchange about Action(s) initiated or orders passed
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SEBI has passed an order (received February 12, 2026) against Setco Automotive, its subsidiary Setco Auto Systems, promoter-directors Harish Sheth and Udit Sheth, and several other directors/officers, after a multi-year investigation into financial statements for FY 2019-20 to FY 2021-22. The regulator alleged that around Rs. 124.45 crore was diverted to a promoter-group entity (Setco Engineering, or SEPL) through bogus marketing/liaisoning commissions, and another Rs. 81.96 crore was misutilised via investments in promoter entities that were later impaired. Additional charges relate to misstated NCD financing costs from India Resurgence Fund (Rs. 615 crore raised at an effective IRR of 18-23% but disclosed as just 5%), non-arm's-length related-party transactions, late CFO appointment, and lapses in corporate governance disclosures. The company informed exchanges that the penalty will not impact day-to-day business operations. All noticees initially filed for settlement but later withdrew those applications, forcing SEBI to pass a final order.
Short-term negative sentiment is likely due to the serious nature of fraud and fund-diversion findings against promoter-directors, potential monetary penalties, and possible market-access restrictions. However, the company has stated the order will not affect business operations or financials, which may limit the downside. Investors should watch for the full penalty quantum and any directions barring individuals from the securities market.