The document is an order from the Securities and Exchange Board of India regarding an investigation into dealings in the shares of Adani Exports Ltd. between November 27, 2003 and December 23, 2003. The investigation found that Rajendra Jayantilal Shah, a broker, aided and abetted its client V&S Intermediaries in executing fictitious synchronized reversal trades in Adani shares, which artificially increased trading volumes and prices. Analysis of the trading data showed that Shah matched trades with Falguni Shah on 13 days, with reversal of similar quantities of shares on the same day, indicating the trades were planned to be reversed. This pattern of trading aided the creation of artificial volumes and prices in Adani shares.
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The document is an order from the Securities and Exchange Board of India regarding trading activity in the shares of Adani Exports Ltd by Naman Securities and Finance Private Limited between November 27, 2003 and December 23, 2003. The order notes that Naman Securities traded shares of Adani for its client Ess Ess Intermediaries Pvt. Ltd, who was also trading the same shares for its director through a different broker. The order analyzes the trading data and finds evidence of synchronized and reversing trades between the two entities, indicating artificial volumes were created. It concludes Naman Securities aided and abetted its client in carrying out fictitious trades that contributed to the price rise in Adani shares.
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3) E. Stocks Inc.'s trades accounted for over 14% of daily volume on some days and
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Order in the matter of Adani Exports Limited in respect of Ess Ess Intermedia...Hindenburg Research
The document discusses a SEBI investigation into trading of shares of Adani Exports Ltd from November 2003 to December 2003. It finds that ESS ESS Intermediaries Pvt Ltd, a broker, engaged in synchronized reversal trades of Adani shares through itself and another broker, thereby creating artificial volumes and prices. ESS ESS traded on both sides through itself and Naman Securities. It bought shares from its client through one broker and sold to itself through the other. This contributed significantly to the overall volumes traded daily. The noticee is found to have violated securities regulations through such trades.
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The document describes an investigation conducted by the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) into suspicious trading activity in the shares of Adani Enterprises Ltd. during November-December 2003. SEBI found that Manoj T Shah traded shares of the company through a broker in a manner that involved synchronization and reversal trades with other entities, creating artificial volumes. This summary order finds that Shah violated securities market regulations through manipulative trades and orders monetary penalties against him.
Adjudication Order in respect of ESS ESS Intermediaries (1).pdfHindenburg Research
The document describes an investigation conducted by SEBI into trading of shares of Adani Enterprises Ltd. during November-December 2003 due to a sharp rise in price and volume. The investigation found that certain entities, including ESS ESS Intermediaries Pvt. Ltd., engaged in synchronized reversal/circular trading to artificially inflate trading volumes and manipulate share prices. ESS ESS is alleged to have violated securities regulations by undertaking such trades through two different brokers on the same days to engage in non-genuine transactions without the intent of real ownership change. A show cause notice was issued and hearings were held, but ESS ESS denied any wrongdoing.
Order in the matter of Adani Exports Limited in respect of Naman Securities a...Hindenburg Research
The document is an order from the Securities and Exchange Board of India regarding trading activity in the shares of Adani Exports Ltd by Naman Securities and Finance Private Limited between November 27, 2003 and December 23, 2003. The order notes that Naman Securities traded shares of Adani for its client Ess Ess Intermediaries Pvt. Ltd, who was also trading the same shares for its director through a different broker. The order analyzes the trading data and finds evidence of synchronized and reversing trades between the two entities, indicating artificial volumes were created. It concludes Naman Securities aided and abetted its client in carrying out fictitious trades that contributed to the price rise in Adani shares.
Order in the matter of Adani Exports Limited in respect of E. Stocks Inc.pdfHindenburg Research
The document is an order from the Securities and Exchange Board of India regarding an investigation into dealings in the shares of Adani Exports Ltd. from November 2003 to December 2003. The order summarizes that:
1) E. Stocks Inc., a sub-broker, executed 394 structured/reversal trades for its client Dilip Jain that contributed to artificial volumes and prices in Adani shares on the Bombay Stock Exchange and National Stock Exchange.
2) E. Stocks Inc.'s trading showed startling proximity in time, price and quantity with counterparties, indicating synchronization in order placement.
3) E. Stocks Inc.'s trades accounted for over 14% of daily volume on some days and
Order in the matter of Adani Exports Limited in respect of Ess Ess Intermedia...Hindenburg Research
The document is an order from the Securities and Exchange Board of India regarding ESS ESS Intermediaries Private Limited. It summarizes that SEBI investigated trading in shares of Adani Exports Ltd from November 2003 to December 2003. It found that ESS ESS traded in the stock for its director and simultaneously traded as a client on the opposite side, creating artificial volumes through synchronized reversal trades. This contributed to the large price rise in Adani shares. ESS ESS is arguing it did not violate any laws, but SEBI has found it indulged in synchronized reversal trades and created artificial volumes and prices in Adani stock.
Order in the matter of Adani Exports Limited in respect of Ess Ess Intermedia...Hindenburg Research
The document discusses a SEBI investigation into trading of shares of Adani Exports Ltd from November 2003 to December 2003. It finds that ESS ESS Intermediaries Pvt Ltd, a broker, engaged in synchronized reversal trades of Adani shares through itself and another broker, thereby creating artificial volumes and prices. ESS ESS traded on both sides through itself and Naman Securities. It bought shares from its client through one broker and sold to itself through the other. This contributed significantly to the overall volumes traded daily. The noticee is found to have violated securities regulations through such trades.
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Adjudication Order in respect of ESS ESS Intermediaries (1).pdfHindenburg Research
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Adjudication Order in respect of Mangeram S. Sharma in the matter of Ms. Adan...Hindenburg Research
The document is an adjudication order from the Securities and Exchange Board of India regarding alleged violations of securities trading regulations by Mangeram S. Sharma. It finds that Mr. Sharma engaged in synchronized and reversal trades of company shares with other entities in a manner that inflated the share price artificially. These trades made up over 15% of total market volume for the shares during the period investigated. The order issues notices of hearings to Mr. Sharma but he does not respond or appear at multiple hearing dates. The adjudicating officer proceeds with the case ex-parte and finds that Mr. Sharma violated various sections of securities market regulations regarding fraudulent and unfair trading practices.
Adjudication Order in respect of Ms. E Stocks Inc in the matter of Adani Expo...Hindenburg Research
The document summarizes an investigation by the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) into suspicious trading activity in the shares of Adani Exports Ltd. during November-December 2003. SEBI found evidence of synchronized/reversal trades and artificial inflation of trading volume and price. The Noticee, E Stocks Inc, a sub-broker, is alleged to have violated securities regulations through its trading on behalf of client Dilip Jain, including entering into 45 structured/synchronized/reversal trades totaling 77,053 shares on the National Stock Exchange. A show cause notice was issued and hearings held, in which E Stocks denied any wrongdoing or awareness of manipulative intent by its client.
Adjudication Order in respect of Ms. E Stocks Inc in the matter of Adani Expo...Hindenburg Research
The document summarizes an investigation by the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) into suspicious trading activity in the shares of Adani Exports Ltd. during November-December 2003. SEBI found evidence of synchronized/reversal trades and artificial inflation of trading volume and price. The Noticee, E Stocks Inc, a sub-broker, is alleged to have violated securities regulations through its trading on behalf of client Dilip Jain, including entering into 45 structured/synchronized/reversal trades totaling 77,053 shares on the National Stock Exchange. A show cause notice was issued and hearings held, in which E Stocks denied any wrongdoing or awareness of manipulative intent by its client.
The document summarizes an investigation by the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) into suspicious trading activity in the shares of Adani Exports Ltd. during November-December 2003. SEBI found evidence of synchronized/reversal trades and artificial inflation of trading volume and price. The Noticee, E Stocks Inc, a sub-broker, is alleged to have violated securities regulations through its trading on behalf of client Dilip Jain, including entering into 45 structured/synchronized/reversal trades totaling 77,053 shares on the National Stock Exchange. A show cause notice was issued and hearings held, in which E Stocks denied any wrongdoing or awareness of manipulative intent by its client.
Adjudication order against Ms Shriram Insight Brokers ltd..pdfHindenburg Research
This document is an adjudication order from the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) regarding alleged violations of market manipulation regulations by Shriram Insight Share Brokers Ltd. while trading shares of Adani Exports Ltd. for a client. SEBI investigated suspicious trading in AEL shares, including synchronized buys and sells by the client that were reversed on the same day. While these trades appeared aimed at artificially impacting AEL's price and volume, the order finds there is insufficient evidence the broker knew of or colluded in the client's alleged manipulation. As such, the charges against the broker for violating unfair trade and code of conduct rules are not proven.
Adjudication order against Ms Shriram Insight Brokers ltd. in the matter of A...Hindenburg Research
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Adjudication Order against Shri Haresh Posnak in the matter of Adani Exports ...Hindenburg Research
The document is an adjudication order from the Securities and Exchange Board of India imposing a monetary penalty on Haresh Posnak for fraudulent trading in shares of Adani Exports Ltd. The order finds that Posnak engaged in synchronized and reversal trades that created artificial volume and distorted the market price without any change in beneficial ownership. As Posnak did not respond to the allegations, the charges were deemed admitted. Considering the fraudulent nature of the trading and factors specified in the SEBI Act, a penalty of 100,000 rupees was imposed.
Adjudication Order in respect of Samir P Shah in the matter of Adani Enterpri...Hindenburg Research
The document summarizes an investigation by the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) into potential market manipulation related to trading of shares in Adani Enterprises Ltd. during November-December 2003. SEBI alleges that Samir P. Shah, through his company ESS ESS Intermediaries Pvt. Ltd., engaged in synchronized/circular trading on both sides of transactions, creating artificial volume and price movements. Over multiple trading days, Shah traded as a buying client through one broker while simultaneously trading as a selling client through another broker, in amounts totaling around 145,450 shares and comprising up to 37% of daily volume on some dates. SEBI has issued Shah a show cause notice and is considering if penalties should
The document summarizes an investigation by the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) into alleged stock price manipulation through synchronized/circular trading in the shares of Adani Enterprises Ltd. during November-December 2003. SEBI alleges that Samir Shah, through his company ESS ESS Intermediaries Pvt. Ltd., engaged in such trading on both sides of transactions, violating securities regulations. Shah attended a hearing and stated he held shares since 2002-03 and did regular jobbing transactions but had no other submissions. SEBI is considering if Shah violated regulations and if penalties should be imposed.
The Adjudicating Officer found that Rajanikant Mishra violated securities regulations by executing fraudulent trades in shares of Adani Exports Ltd. that created a false appearance of trading and price manipulation without actual change in beneficial ownership. Mishra placed synchronized buy and sell orders within seconds through multiple broker accounts. While Mishra denied the charges, the Officer determined the trades served no purpose other than manipulation based on factors like timing and counterparties. As a penalty, the Officer imposed a fine of 300,000 rupees on Mishra for violating unfair trade practice prohibitions.
Adjudication order against Shri Rajanikant B. Mishra in the matter of Adani E...Hindenburg Research
The document is an adjudication order from the Securities and Exchange Board of India regarding alleged violations of securities trading regulations by Rajanikant B. Mishra related to trading in the shares of Adani Exports Ltd. during two periods in 2004-2005. SEBI investigated suspicious trading in AEL shares, including synchronized trades and artificial price fluctuations. The order examines Mishra's trading data and finds evidence that his buy and sell orders within 60 seconds of each other without real change in ownership, indicating manipulation to inflate or depress prices. Mishra denies the charges but the evidence found shows violations of regulations against fraudulent and unfair trading practices.
The document is an adjudication order from the Securities and Exchange Board of India imposing a monetary penalty on Ms. Rina Shah for fraudulent trading. The order finds that Ms. Shah executed trades of over 500,000 shares of Adani Exports Ltd. that involved synchronized buying and selling within 1 minute, without any change in beneficial ownership, in order to artificially inflate trading volume and manipulate the stock price. While Ms. Shah was given multiple opportunities to respond to the allegations, she failed to file any reply or attend hearings. Based on the evidence, the adjudicating officer determined Ms. Shah violated securities market regulations and imposed a penalty of 100,000 Indian rupees.
Adjudication Order against Ms. Rina Shah in the matter of Adani Exports Ltd.pdfHindenburg Research
The document is an adjudication order from the Securities and Exchange Board of India imposing a monetary penalty on Ms. Rina Shah for fraudulent trading. The order finds that Ms. Shah executed trades of shares in Adani Exports Ltd. that created artificial volume and did not result in real transfers of ownership, distorting the market. While Ms. Shah was given multiple opportunities to respond but did not, so the charges were considered admitted. Based on analysis of the trading patterns, the order concludes Ms. Shah violated market manipulation regulations and imposes a penalty of 100,000 Indian rupees.
The document is an adjudication order from the Securities and Exchange Board of India imposing a monetary penalty on Jitesh Seth for fraudulent trading activities. The order finds that Seth engaged in synchronized and reversal trades of shares in Adani Exports Ltd, creating artificial volume and manipulating the stock price without real transfer of ownership. Based on analysis of trading patterns and in line with precedents, the order concludes Seth violated market regulations. A penalty of 100,000 rupees is imposed, considering the available information on gains/losses.
Adjudication Order against Shri Jitesh Seth in the matter of Adani Exports Lt...Hindenburg Research
The document is an adjudication order from the Securities and Exchange Board of India imposing a monetary penalty on Jitesh Seth for fraudulent trading activities. The order finds that Seth engaged in synchronized and reversal trades of shares in Adani Exports Ltd, creating artificial volume and manipulating the stock price without real transfer of ownership. As a result, Seth violated securities market regulations. Considering the available evidence and factors, the adjudicating officer imposed a penalty of 100,000 Indian rupees.
Adjudication Order in respect of Naman Securities and Finance.pdfHindenburg Research
This document is the first page of an adjudication order by the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) against Naman Securities and Finance Private Limited for alleged violations of securities regulations. SEBI investigated suspicious trading in the shares of Adani Exports Ltd., finding around 30% of trades involved circular/synchronized trading between certain brokers, sub-brokers, and clients. Naman Securities is alleged to have traded on behalf of client ESS ESS Intermediaries Pvt. Ltd., with the counterparty to those trades also being ESS trading through another broker. Naman Securities and the other broker together generated over 13% of total market volume, mostly through trades on behalf of ESS.
Adjudication Order against Shri Ankit Vairana in the matter of Adani Exports ...Hindenburg Research
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) investigated trading in the shares of Adani Exports Ltd. (AEL) during two periods in 2004-2005. SEBI found that Ankit Vairana and others executed fraudulent trades that created artificial volume and distorted the market price of AEL shares. While Vairana was issued a show cause notice, he failed to respond or attend personal hearings. Based on evidence of reversal trades without beneficial ownership change, the adjudicating officer determined that Vairana violated securities market regulations. A penalty of 100,000 rupees was imposed on Vairana for his fraudulent trading.
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) investigated trading in the shares of Adani Exports Ltd. (AEL) during two periods in 2004-2005. SEBI found that Ankit Vairana and others executed fraudulent trades that created artificial volume and distorted the market price of AEL shares. While Vairana was issued a show cause notice, he failed to respond or attend personal hearings. Based on evidence of reversal trades without beneficial ownership change, the adjudicating officer determined that Vairana violated securities market regulations. A penalty of 100,000 Indian rupees was imposed on Vairana.
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Order in the matter of Adani Exports Limited in respect of Rajendra Jayantilal Shah.pdf
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WTM/PS/17/IVD/ID-10/MAY/2012
BEFORE THE SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE BOARD OF INDIA
CORAM: PRASHANT SARAN, WHOLE TIME MEMBER
IN THE MATTER OF ADANI EXPORTS LIMITED
In respect of M/s Rajendra Jayantilal Shah
(SEBI Registration no.: INB 020109419
INS 011445116)
Date of hearing: July 12, 2011
Appearances
For Noticees: Mr. Deepak R. Shah, Advocate
For SEBI: Mr. Krishnanand Raghavan, Deputy General Manager
Mr. Bhagwandas Samariya, Assistant General Manager
Mr. Pradeep Kumar, Assistant Legal Adviser
ORDER
Under Regulation 28(2) of the Securities and Exchange Board of India
(Intermediaries) Regulations, 2008
1. Securities and Exchange Board of India (hereinafter referred to as ‘SEBI’)
conducted investigation into dealings in the shares of Adani Exports Ltd.
(hereinafter referred to as ‘Adani’) for the period from November 27, 2003 to
December 23, 2003. The scrip of Adani, during the period of investigation
was listed on the Bombay Stock Exchange (hereinafter referred to as ‘BSE’)
and the National Stock Exchange (hereinafter referred to as ‘NSE’).
2. During the period of investigation, the price of the scrip on BSE increased
from `209.55 as on November 27, 2003 to `443.10 as on December 23, 2003
after touching a high of `478 as on December 19, 2003 within a span of just
19 trading days. The total volume traded in the scrip of Adani during the
period of investigation at BSE was 11,32,400 shares and out of this 3,42,780
shares, i.e., 30.27% was in the nature of synchronized/ reversal of trades
involving certain clients/ brokers. At NSE, the total volume traded during the
period of investigation was 38,91,856 shares and out of this 2,96,943 shares,
i.e. 7.63% was in the nature of structured trades.
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3. SEBI analyzed the trading details along with the data of the volumes
contributed by the persons who had traded in the scrip. Investigation inter alia
revealed that M/s Rajendra Jayantilal Shah (hereinafter referred to as the
‘noticee’), a broker of the Ahmedabad Stock Exchange (SEBI Registration no.
INB 020109419) and a sub-broker of ASE Capital Markets Limited (SEBI
Registration no. INS 011445116) had traded in the scrip of Adani for its client
namely V & S Intermediaries (hereinafter referred to as ‘VSI’) on BSE. The
investigation prima facie found that the noticee had aided and abetted its
clients in executing fictitious synchronized reversal of trades, which in turn
had created the artificial volumes and contributed to the price rise in the scrip
of Adani.
4. Based on the findings of investigation, SEBI initiated enquiry proceedings
against the noticee in terms of the SEBI (Procedure for Holding Enquiry by
Enquiry Officer and Imposing Penalty) Regulations, 2002 (hereinafter referred
to as ‘Enquiry Regulations’), by appointing an Enquiry Officer under
Regulation 5(1) of the Enquiry Regulations vide order dated December 14,
2005 read with subsequent order dated November 19, 2007 and November
12, 2009. SEBI appointed the Enquiry Officer, to enquire into the alleged
violation of the provisions of the SEBI (Prohibition of Fraudulent and Unfair
Trade Practices Relating to Securities Markets) Regulations, 2003
(hereinafter referred to as ‘PFUTP Regulations’), the Code of Conduct for the
stock brokers under Schedule II of Regulation 7 of SEBI (Stock Brokers and
Sub-brokers) Regulations, 1992 (hereinafter referred to as ‘Broker
Regulations’) and Clause A(1),(2) and D(1),(4) and (5) of the Code of
Conduct for sub-brokers under Schedule II of Regulation 15(1)(b) of the
Broker Regulations. The Enquiry Officer/ Designated Authority (hereinafter
referred to as the ‘Enquiry Officer’) submitted his Report dated March 19,
2010, in terms of Regulation 38(2) of the SEBI (Intermediaries) Regulations,
2008, whereby the noticee was held guilty of violating the provisions of
Regulation 4(1),(2),(a),(b),(e),(g) and (n) of the PFUTP Regulations, Clause
A(1),(3),(4) and (5) of the Code of Conduct for stock brokers under Schedule
3. Page 3 of 9
II of the Regulation 7 of the Broker Regulations and Clause A(1),(2) and
D(1),(4) and (5) of the Code of Conduct for Sub-brokers under Schedule II of
Regulation 15(1)(b) of the Broker Regulations. However, he recommended no
punitive action against the noticee as adjudication penalty was already
imposed upon it for the same set of violations.
5. Subsequently, a show cause notice dated September 17, 2010, (hereinafter
referred to as SCN’) under Regulations 28(1) of the SEBI (Intermediaries)
Regulations, 2008, was issued to the noticee, intimating it that SEBI is not in
agreement with the penalty as recommended by the Enquiry Officer since the
same is not commensurate with the alleged violation committed by it. The
noticee was asked to show cause as to why a higher penalty should not be
imposed upon it. The noticee was advised to reply to the SCN, together with
the documents that it may choose to rely upon in support of its reply within
twenty one days from the date of receipt thereof. It was also informed that in
case of failure to reply, it would be presumed that it had no explanation to
offer and SEBI shall be free to take such action in the manner as it deemed
fit. A copy of the Enquiry Report was also forwarded to the noticee along with
the said SCN.
6. No reply was received from the noticee. Considering the same, a reminder
was issued to the noticee on November 04, 2010. Thereafter, the noticee vide
its letter dated November 25, 2010, replied to the SCN. Before proceeding
further, an opportunity of personal hearing was granted to the noticee on April
18, 2011. However, the noticee failed to turn up for the personal hearing.
Another opportunity of personal hearing was granted to the noticee on July
12, 2011, in the interests of principles of natural justice. On the date fixed for
the personal hearing, Mr. Deepak R. Shah, Advocate, appeared and made
submissions.
7. I have carefully considered the Enquiry Report, the SCN issued to the
noticee, the reply received, and all the material available on record. The
submissions of the noticee in brief are:
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- More than seven years have elapsed and he does not have the records of the
case and hence unable to comment upon the same.
- In respect of the very same transaction, an adjudication order has already
been passed whereby the penalty has been levied upon him. Therefore, there
cannot be several penalties for the same violation.
8. I note that the noticee has not denied its trading in the scrip of Adani for its
client namely VSI. The noticee in its reply has made a submission that it
cannot be subjected to multiple proceedings of different nature for the very
same set of transactions. I note that SEBI is empowered to initiate
proceedings such as those initiated under Section 11B of the SEBI Act,
enquiry, adjudication, prosecution etc., as may be warranted, to deal with the
violations of the provisions of SEBI Act, Rules and Regulations made there
under. Each of these proceedings, has different objectives i.e., adjudication
proceedings under Chapter VIA of the SEBI Act is meant to penalise the
accused by way of monetary penalty, pursuant to adjudication. Enquiry
proceedings under the statute are contemplated against registered
intermediaries, wherein pursuant to a thorough enquiry, penalties of
suspension/ warning/ cancellation of registration of such registered
intermediaries are ordered against them. I, therefore, do not find any infirmity
about SEBI proceeding against the noticees under Enquiry Regulations and
simultaneously pursuing adjudication.
9. After having dealt with the above submission, the issue that arises for my
consideration is: Whether the noticee had aided and abetted its client and
created artificial volumes/ prices in the scrip of Adani?
10. Whether the noticee had aided and abetted its client and created
artificial volumes/ prices in the scrip of Adani?
a. I have seen the trading details of the noticee for its client in the scrip of Adani
I note that the scrip of Adani was being traded both at BSE and NSE during
the period of investigation. The table below provides the details of the trading
in the scrip of Adani at BSE as the noticee had traded at BSE only.
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Table A
Broker Sub-broker Client
BSE ASE Capital Markets Ltd. Rajendra J. Shah V&S Intermediaries
ASE Capital Markets Ltd. Ess Ess Intermediaries Ltd. Samir P. Shah
ASE Capital Markets Ltd. Rajesh N. Jhaveri Falguni Shah
Mangal Keshav Securities E. Stocks Inc. Dilip C. Jain
Vijay Bhagwandas Shah Own/ director’s account
Sanchay Fincom Ltd. Tejas Ghelani
Naman Securities Ltd. Ess Ess Intermediaries Ltd.
b. From the table A above, I note that the noticee had traded in the scrip of
Adani for its client VSI. A summary of the trades of the noticee is given below:
Table B
Date Bought
Qty.
Bought by
(Broker)
Bought from
(Broker)
Sold
Qty.
Sold by (Broker) Sold to
(Broker)
27/11/03 to
23/12/03
57,475 Falguni Shah
(Rajesh N. Jhaveri/
ASE Capital )
VSI (Rajendra J.
Shah/ ASE
Capital)
57,490 Falguni Shah
(Rajesh N. Jhaveri/
ASE Capital )
VSI (Rajendra
J. Shah/ ASE
Capital)
c. Having seen the table B above, I note that the trades of the noticee had
matched with Ms. Falguni Shah trading through M/s Rajesh N. Jhaveri, a sub-
broker of ASE Capital Markets Limited. A date-wise summary of trading
between these two has been reproduced below for ready reference:
Table C
Date Buy Client No. of trades Qty. Sell Client % to day Qty. traded
27/11/03 V & S 39 5,000 Falguni 31.44
Falguni 29 5,000 V & S
28/11/03 V & S 59 5,000 Falguni 30.01
Falguni 38 5,000 V & S
1/12/03 V & S 72 5,000 Falguni 28.96
Falguni 37 5,000 V & S
2/12/03 V & S 119 3,990 Falguni 26.00
Falguni 58 4,000 V & S
3/12/03 V & S 48 5,000 Falguni 24.75
Falguni 38 5,000 V & S
4/12/03 V & S 57 5,000 Falguni 25.71
Falguni 39 5,000 V & S
5/12/03 V & S 28 4,975 Falguni 23.14
Falguni 48 5,000 V & S
8/12/03 V & S 56 5,000 Falguni 37.87
Falguni 39 5,000 V & S
9/12/03 V & S 10 1,500 Falguni 6.04
Falguni 19 1,500 V & S
10/12/03 V & S 36 3,000 Falguni 13.60
Falguni 38 3,000 V & S
11/12/03 V & S 36 4,000 Falguni 21.53
Falguni 38 4,000 V & S
12/12/03 V & S 38 5,000 Falguni 23.13
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Falguni 29 5,000 V & S
15/12/03 V & S 56 5,000 Falguni 21.30
Falguni 56 5,000 V & S
Total 1,160 1,14,965 22.98
From the above, I note that there was almost exact reversal of similar quantity
of shares of Adani between the noticee and the counterparty continuously.
Further, almost all the trades done by the noticee were squared off on the
same day. It is seen that the trades were so well planned that the same
number of shares went back to the original seller at the end of the day on
most of the occasions. This pattern of trading was continued by the noticee
on thirteen days during the period of investigation. The sample of trades as
on November 28, 2003 also relied upon by the Enquiry Officer has been
reproduced below for ready reference:
Table D
Trade Buy Sell Time
diff
Time Qty
.
Price Client
Code
Time Rate Qty. Client
Code
Time Qty. Rate
10:47:47 151 213.05 V&S 10:47:47 213.05 1500 Falguni 10:47:47 1500 213.05 0:00:00
10:47:47 151 213.05 V&S 10:47:47 213.05 1500 Falguni 10:47:47 1500 213.05 0:00:00
10:47:47 151 213.05 V&S 10:47:47 213.05 1500 Falguni 10:47:47 1500 213.05 0:00:00
10:47:47 151 213.05 V&S 10:47:47 213.05 1500 Falguni 10:47:47 1500 213.05 0:00:00
10:47:47 151 213.05 V&S 10:47:47 213.05 1500 Falguni 10:47:47 1500 213.05 0:00:00
10:47:47 151 213.05 V&S 10:47:47 213.05 1500 Falguni 10:47:47 1500 213.05 0:00:00
10:47:47 151 213.05 V&S 10:47:47 213.05 1500 Falguni 10:47:47 1500 213.05 0:00:00
10:47:47 151 213.05 V&S 10:47:47 213.05 1500 Falguni 10:47:47 1500 213.05 0:00:00
10:47:47 151 213.05 V&S 10:47:47 213.05 1500 Falguni 10:47:47 1500 213.05 0:00:00
10:47:47 141 213.05 V&S 10:47:47 213.05 1500 Falguni 10:47:47 1500 213.05 0:00:00
11:46:25 251 213.10 Falguni 11:46:25 213.10 2500 V&S 11:46:21 2500 213.10 0:00:04
11:46:25 4 213.10 Falguni 11:46:25 213.10 2500 V&S 11:46:21 2500 213.10 0:00:04
11:46:25 247 213.10 Falguni 11:46:25 213.10 2500 V&S 11:46:21 2500 213.10 0:00:04
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11:46:25 243 213.10 Falguni 11:46:25 213.10 2500 V&S 11:46:21 2500 213.10 0:00:04
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11:46:25 239 213.10 Falguni 11:46:25 213.10 2500 V&S 11:46:21 2500 213.10 0:00:04
11:46:25 16 213.10 Falguni 11:46:25 213.10 2500 V&S 11:46:21 2500 213.10 0:00:04
11:46:25 235 213.10 Falguni 11:46:25 213.10 2500 V&S 11:46:21 2500 213.10 0:00:04
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11:46:25 231 213.10 Falguni 11:46:25 213.10 2500 V&S 11:46:21 2500 213.10 0:00:04
11:46:25 24 213.10 Falguni 11:46:25 213.10 2500 V&S 11:46:21 2500 213.10 0:00:04
11:46:25 227 213.10 Falguni 11:46:25 213.10 2500 V&S 11:46:21 2500 213.10 0:00:04
11:46:25 28 213.10 Falguni 11:46:25 213.10 2500 V&S 11:46:21 2500 213.10 0:00:04
11:46:25 223 213.10 Falguni 11:46:25 213.10 2500 V&S 11:46:21 2500 213.10 0:00:04
11:46:25 32 213.10 Falguni 11:46:25 213.10 2500 V&S 11:46:21 2500 213.10 0:00:04
11:46:25 219 213.10 Falguni 11:46:25 213.10 2500 V&S 11:46:21 2500 213.10 0:00:04
11:46:25 36 213.10 Falguni 11:46:25 213.10 2500 V&S 11:46:21 2500 213.10 0:00:04
11:46:25 205 213.10 Falguni 11:46:25 213.10 2500 V&S 11:46:21 2500 213.10 0:00:04
The table D above shows that the trades were matched continuously between
two set of clients with startling proximity in the timing, price and quantity, even
as these were executed on the screen of the exchange. Considering the facts
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and circumstances described above, I am of the view that matching of the
trades was not accidental/ co-incidence; rather, it shows concerted efforts to
get the orders matched with each other.
d. This makes it clear that the transactions were designed before their execution
and was not a natural outcome of the exchange trade matching system. I also
note the following facts from the Enquiry Report:
- A total of 1160 synchronized/ reversal of trades were executed by the
noticee in the scrip of Adani for a total volume of 1,14,965 shares
accounted for 10.15% of the market volume.
- On 6 trading days, the contribution of the noticee towards the
synchronized reversal of trades to the quantity traded on each day was
more than 25% and on 5 days it was between 20% to 25%.
- Out of the total trading conducted by the noticee on behalf of VSI, 94.15%
was synchronized in nature.
- Out of total of 145 orders placed by the noticee on 13 trading days, 52
orders were placed with a time difference of zero second thereby
constituting 35.80% of the total order placed by the noticee, 50 orders
were placed with a time difference of one second, 20 orders were placed
with time difference of two seconds, 8 with time difference of three
seconds. The delivery position of the noticee was nil on almost each day.
e. I note that while continuously trading in the scrip of Adani, the noticee had
placed many orders at progressively higher prices. At this stage, I note that
the price of the scrip of Adani increased from `204.90 as on November 27,
2003 to `441.90 as on December 23, 2003 within a span of 19 trading days.
f. The continuous matching of trades without much time difference shows that
the trades entered by the noticee were structured and also in the nature of
reversal. I note the finding of the Enquiry Officer regarding no direct link
between the noticee and its client. However, I observe that the noticee had
indulged in the trading pattern as discussed above with regularity, which also
projected volumes in the scrip in a way that was not market determined. Such
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transactions are clearly not genuine and seen as entered for creating
misleading appearance of trading in the scrip. Such pattern also creates an
impression of active trading in the scrip.
g. Further, it has been submitted that M/s Rajendra Jayantilal Shah was doing
jobbing transactions in the scrip of Adani. Having considered the facts and
circumstances of the present case, I am not convinced with the argument of
the noticee as the scrip of Adani was not so liquid and no genuine day trader
will want to trade in scrip where it is difficult to settle the position at the end of
the day. If a client still wants to trade as day trader in illiquid scrip, then such
desire of the client to trade, should be a matter of worry for the broker. In my
view, had the noticee taken necessary precautions beforehand, then the
same could have prevented its client from succeeding in its game plan.
Therefore, the noticee has failed to prevent its client from carrying out its
nefarious design and had thus aided and abetted it in creating the artificial
volumes in the subject scrip.
h. The above discussed role of the noticee shows that it played a vital role in the
game plan of the manipulation of the trading in the scrip of Adani. The noticee
by carrying out synchronized reversal transactions created artificial liquidity in
the scrip of Adani and rigged the price upwards. Thus, from the aforesaid acts
of the noticee, I am of the view that the charge of the violation of the
provisions of Regulation 4(1), 4(2)(a),(b),(e),(g) and (n) of the PFUTP
Regulation stands established as against it.
11. From the above discussion and considering the nature of the trades, I note
that the noticee indulged in the pattern of trades which were not genuine, but
manipulative as discussed above. Thus, I find that the noticee has failed to
perform its statutory duties, which are expected from a prudent stock broker
who has a duty not only towards its client but also towards maintaining the
integrity of the securities market. A registered intermediary is expected to
maintain absolute compliance of the rules/ regulations and the directives
issued by SEBI. In view of the foregoing, I find the noticee, guilty of the
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violation of the provisions of Clauses A(1),(2),(3),(4) and (5) of the Code of
Conduct prescribed for stock brokers in Schedule II under Regulation 7 of the
Broker Regulations. The noticee is further guilty of violating the schedule II
under Regulation 7 of the provisions of Clause A(1),(2), D(1),(4) and (5) of the
Code of Conduct prescribed for sub-broker in Schedule II under Regulation
15 of the Broker Regulations.
12. As regards the submission of the noticee regarding delay in the proceedings,
I note that neither a time line is fixed for such cases nor can the delay justify
exoneration.
13. I note that pursuant to the notification of the SEBI (Intermediaries)
Regulations, 2008, the Enquiry Regulations have been repealed and in terms
of Regulation 38(2) of the SEBI (Intermediaries) Regulations, 2008,
notwithstanding such repeal, any enquiry commenced under the Enquiry
Regulations, shall be deemed to have been commenced under the
corresponding provisions of the SEBI (Intermediaries) Regulations, 2008.
14. Therefore, taking into consideration the facts and circumstances of the case, I
in exercise of the powers conferred upon me under Section 19 of the
Securities and Exchange Board of India Act, 1992 read with Regulation 28(2)
Securities and Exchange Board of India (Intermediaries) Regulations, 2008,
hereby suspend the certificate of registration of M/s Rajendra Jayantitlal Shah
(SEBI Registration nos. INB 020109419 and INS 011445116) (PAN: ACIPS
6614E) for a period of two months.
15. This order shall come into force on expiry of twenty one days from the date of
this order.
DATE : MAY 3, 2012 PRASHANT SARAN
PLACE: MUMBAI WHOLE TIME MEMBER
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE BOARD OF INDIA