What happened: SEBI alleged round-tripping in Dhenu Buildcon Infra Ltd’s transactions

SEBI alleged that Dhenu Buildcon Infra Ltd (DBIL) engaged in round-tripping of funds.

SEBI’s allegations describe a sequence in which DBIL created a large unsecured loan through multiple transactions within a short time window, followed by partial conversion of that loan into equity through preferential allotment.

SEBI alleged the following transaction details and outcomes:

• SEBI alleged that DBIL created a ₹1,000 crore unsecured loan using 46 transactions over eight days.

• SEBI alleged that DBIL partially converted the unsecured loan into equity through preferential allotment (issue of shares to selected investors).