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Sebi slaps Rs 80 lakh fine on six individuals in matter of VKS Project

The individuals who have been penalised are V K Sukumaran, Saritha Sukumaran, Piyush Kothari, Mohammed Azhar Khan, Mehul Modi and Nelesh Devendra Vora

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The order also said that V K Sukumaran had entered into prohibited transactions with some others, thereby violating the provisions of SCRA (Securities Contracts (Regulation) Act).

Press Trust of India New Delhi
Markets regulator Sebi has imposed a total penalty of Rs 80 lakh on six individuals for various violations, including disclosure lapses, in the matter of VKS Project Ltd.

The individuals who have been penalised are V K Sukumaran, Saritha Sukumaran, Piyush Kothari, Mohammed Azhar Khan, Mehul Modi and Nelesh Devendra Vora.

An investigation conducted by the regulator into the shares of VKS during July 18, 2012 to December 31, 2014 period had found certain irregularities.

V K Sukumaran and Saritha Sukumaran were the promoters of the company. In 2013-14, they had acquired more than 5 per cent stake in the

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