SEBI issues Administrative Warning Letter to Khandwala Securities over Past IPO Document Noncompliance
Khandwala Securities Limited has received an administrative warning letter from the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) regarding a violation related to one of its previously filed Draft Offer documents. The letter was issued by SEBI on June 09, 2026, and received by the company on June 10, 2026.The warning concerns provisions of the SEBI (Issue of Capital and Disclosure Requirement) Regulations, 2018, and the SEBI (Merchant Bankers) Regulations, 1992. The regulatory action relates to a Draft Offer document (DRHP) dated February 26, 2025, which was filed by Khandwala Securities in connection with an initial public offering pertaining to M/s Armee Infotech Limited.
SEBI observed that the 'Financial Information' section within the DRHP failed to include the independent auditor's examination report on the restated consolidated financial information, as mandated under Regulation 24(2)(b) of the ICDR Regulations read with Clause 11 of Part A of Schedule V of the ICDR Regulations.
This omission was noted as noncompliance with the regulations and a failure to exercise reasonable care during the public issue process.
The key details of the communication received by Khandwala Securities Limited from SEBI are summarized below:
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Authority | Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) |
| Date of Letter | June 09, 2026 |
| Nature of Communication | Administrative Warning Letter |
| Context | Violation regarding the Draft Offer document for M/s Armee Infotech Limited's IPO. |
| Violation Summary | The Financial Information section lacked the independent auditor’s examination report on restated consolidated financial information, as required under Regulation 24(2)(b) of ICDR Regulations. |
Khandwala Securities Limited confirmed that there is no impact on the financial, operational, or other activities of the company. In response to the warning, the company stated it will ensure compliance with all relevant regulations and exercise due caution to prevent recurrence of such instances in the future.
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