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Jindal Steel slumps after CBI files fresh case

CBI has registered a case for alleged cheating and criminal conspiracy related to one of its largest functional coal mines in Chhattisgarh.

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SI Reporter Mumbai
Last Updated : Oct 20 2014 | 9:31 AM IST
Shares of Jindal Steel and Power were down over 6% at Rs 139 after the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has registered a case for alleged cheating and criminal conspiracy related to one of its largest functional coal mines in Chhattisgarh.

The investigative agency lodged a First Information Report (FIR) against JSPL and unknown public servants for illegal mining beyond the approved area and excess coal mining, along with other charges in the Gare Palma IV/1 block, allocated to JSPL in June 1996 for production of sponge iron.

The case is based on a preliminary investigation (PE) registered by the CBI in September last year, looking into the allocations of coal blocks during 1993-2005.

The stock opened at Rs 141 and touched a low of Rs 136. Over 200,000 shares were traded on both the exchanges so far.

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First Published: Oct 20 2014 | 9:30 AM IST

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