JM Financial: RBI Has Lifted the Restrictions It Imposed on the JM Financial Products Unit

Shares of JM Financial dipped by 6.3% to Rs.148.70 today, on October 21, 2024, following a major regulatory update. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has lifted the restrictions it imposed on JM Financial Products, a key subsidiary of JM Financial Ltd., earlier this year.

Reason for the Ban

Back in March 2024, the RBI had placed strict restrictions on JM Financial Products due to serious regulatory violations related to financing against shares and debentures. The RBI’s action followed a special audit that uncovered deficiencies in loans sanctioned for Initial Public Offerings (IPO) and non-convertible debentures (NCDs). The restrictions, which lasted for over seven months, prohibited the company from providing loans against shares, bonds, or debentures.

Restrictions Lifted After Remediation

In a regulatory filing dated October 18, 2024, JM Financial confirmed that the RBI had removed the restrictions. The company stated that it had fully addressed the deficiencies identified during the audit and would maintain strict compliance with regulations going forward. JM Financial added, “The company is committed to upholding the highest standards of compliance and will ensure that the remediations it has implemented are sustained.”

Impact on JM Financial Products

With the RBI’s restrictions lifted, JM Financial Products, a systemically important non-banking finance company (NBFC) is now free to resume its core financing activities, including loans against shares and debentures. The subsidiary reported a loan book of Rs.4,600 crore and assets under management (AUM) of Rs.7,197 crore as of Q3FY24.

Market Performance

JM Financial’s stock has been one of the top performers in 2024, delivering an 84% return to investors over the past year. The company’s share price has already risen by 49% in 2024, outperforming the BSE Sensex.

Conclusion: With the restrictions now lifted, JM Financial seems ready to return to full operations in its subsidiary’s financing activities. This regulatory relief will help solidify JM Financial’s standing in the financial services sector.

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