SEBI Fines Vedanta Rs 78 Crore for Delay in Cairn Dividend Payout
The Regulatory Penalty
SEBI demanded Rs 77.62 crore and 18% annual interest, impacting Vedanta's shares by nearly 1% on March 13.
Vedanta, a prominent player in the Indian market, faces a setback as SEBI orders payment to Cairn UK Holdings.
Vedanta's top leadership, including Chairman, MD, and key Directors face various market access restrictions.
SEBI's directive extends beyond financial penalties.
Despite this, Vedanta's stock experiences a decline, trading at Rs 268.15 as of 13 March 2024.
Vedanta promptly responds, stating it will take legal steps and is anticipating no significant financial repercussions.
Legal Response and Market Impact
Financial Performance and Outlook
Despite revenue growth of 3.8%, Vedanta navigates a complex fiscal landscape.
Q3FY24 reports an 18% YoY net profit reduction, signalling operational strain.
Amidst regulatory challenges, Vedanta's stock has fallen over 3% this year.
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