SEBI Alleges Fund Rotation Scheme in Dhenu Buildcon, Bars Share Sales
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has alleged that Dhenu Buildcon Infra Ltd used a network of connected entities to circulate a base amount of Rs 25 crore repeatedly, creating the appearance of Rs 1,000 crore in unsecured loans during 2024-25. SEBI found that Rs 840 crore of these loans were converted into equity through preferential allotment to six entities. The regulator has barred these allottees from selling shares and restricted the company from corporate actions, citing artificial fund rotation and linked entities involved in the scheme.
First-hand measurement across 3 sources
We measured how 3 outlets covered this story. No outlet gave this story a measurable political slant — there is no left–right reading to report. Overall sentiment is negative (30/100). Lens Score 64/100.
Outlets measured: news18, economictimes, moneycontrol. See how each one headlined and framed the same story in the source comparison below.
AI Analysis
Sentiment was consistent across outlets (28–38/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
moneycontrol broke this story on 19 Aug, 01:19 pm. Other outlets followed.