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SEBI Exposes Elitecon's 60x Stock Surge as Pump-and-Dump Scheme

SEBI has taken action against Elitecon International after finding prima facie evidence of a pump-and-dump scheme, where the stock surged over 60 times before collapsing. The regulator alleges coordinated trades and fund transfers involving promoters fueled the artificial price rally, alongside revenue growth of nearly 686 times over two years with little genuine business. Promoter Vipin Sharma has been identified as a key seller during the peak, and the company is accused of serious disclosure failures, including on a major GST action. The investigation is ongoing, with a final order and potential penalties to follow.

Key Points: SEBI Flags Elitecon's 60x Stock Surge in Pump-and-Dump Scheme

  • 60x stock surge before crash
  • Coordinated trades by promoters
  • Revenue jumped 686 times in 2 years
  • Key seller Vipin Sharma identified
  • Serious disclosure lapses flagged
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SEBI flags 60x stock surge in Elitecon, alleges pump-and-dump scheme

SEBI alleges Elitecon International executed a pump-and-dump scheme, with stock surging 60x before a crash. Promoter Vipin Sharma named.

"The stock surged more than 60 times within a short period before witnessing a sharp decline, a pattern it said was indicative of manipulative trading. - SEBI"

Mumbai, March 31

The Securities and Exchange Board of India has initiated regulatory action against Elitecon International Ltd after finding prima facie evidence of a pump-and-dump scheme in the company's shares.

The capital markets regulator observed that the stock surged more than 60 times within a short period before witnessing a sharp decline, a pattern it said was indicative of manipulative trading.

In addition, the price rally was allegedly supported by coordinated trades and fund transfers involving promoters and connected entities.

SEBI also flagged abnormal financial growth, noting that the company's revenue jumped nearly 686 times over a two-year period.

A sharp spike was recorded in the September 2025 quarter, when revenue rose from Rs 525 crore in the June quarter to Rs 2,195.8 crore.

Investigators suspect that the company had little or no genuine business activity and may have issued misleading corporate disclosures to attract retail investors during the price surge.

The regulator further alleged that insiders offloaded shares at elevated levels. Promoter Vipin Sharma has allegedly been identified as a key seller during the peak phase, when trading volumes and prices were at their highest.

SEBI has also accused the company of serious disclosure lapses, including failure to promptly inform shareholders about a Rs 408 crore Goods and Services Tax (GST) action. Other material developments were either delayed or not disclosed, potentially depriving investors of critical information.

According to the market watchdog, the investigation is ongoing with a detailed examination of trading patterns, financials, and linkages between entities underway.

Moreover, a final order, including possible penalties and market restrictions, will follow after completion of the probe and due process.

Shares of Elitecon International on Monday settled at Rs 48.38 apiece on the BSE, a decline of almost 5 per cent.

- IANS

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Priyanka N
Good that SEBI is investigating. But the question is - why does it always happen *after* the damage is done? The surveillance systems should have flagged this abnormal movement in real-time. Prevention is better than cure, especially for retail investors' hard-earned savings.
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Aman W
Saw this stock trending on social media trading groups. Everyone was calling it the next multibagger. Lesson learned: if it's being pumped on WhatsApp and Telegram, run the other way. Do your own research, folks.
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Sarah B
The non-disclosure of a Rs 408 crore GST action is a massive red flag. How can such material information be hidden? This erodes trust in the entire system. SEBI should make an example out of this case to deter others.
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Karthik V
Promoter Vipin Sharma selling at the peak says it all. They create the hype, lure in the public, and then exit. SEBI's final order must include a lifetime ban from markets and recovery of money for investors. Jai Hind.
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Nikhil C
While the action is welcome, I respectfully think SEBI needs more proactive tools. AI and data analytics should catch these patterns *while* they are happening, not in a post-mortem. The technology exists. Our regulators need to upgrade.
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