PC Jeweller Share Price Plunges After SEBI Show Cause Notice

On March 5th, 2024, shares of PC Jeweller Ltd (PCJ)., a prominent New Delhi-based jeweller, witnessed a ~5% decline to hit the lower circuit limit. This significant drop came after the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) issued a show-cause notice (SCN) to the company. The share price of PC Jeweller opened at ₹66.63 and closed at ₹62.26.

SEBI’s Notice and Allegations

• The show cause notice, issued under Rule 4(1) of the SEBI Rules, 1995, alleges non-compliance with specific provisions of the following regulations:

1. SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 (LODR Regulations)
2. SEBI Circular dated November 21, 2019

• SEBI claims PC Jeweller failed to make required disclosures regarding the following:

1. Accounts turning non-performing asset (NPA)
2. Ongoing legal cases
3. Resolution plan

Response by PC Jeweller

PC Jeweller stated that it has been disclosing the relevant information in its quarterly results as well as results presentations and is therefore of the opinion that the show, as mentioned earlier cause notice, is not likely to have any material impact on the financial, operational or other activities of the company as these information’s are already in the public domain.

“All the legal cases are also currently sub-judice with no final ruling/judgement. The aforesaid SCN also provides a settlement mechanism under the SEBI (Settlement Proceedings) Regulations, 2018, and the Company believes that all the aforesaid alleged non-compliances are covered under the same. It is at the same time availing legal advice with respect to the SCN and would take appropriate action in this matter in the due course of time.

Market Reaction and Expert Views

• The news of the show cause notice sent shockwaves through the market, leading to the immediate plunge of ~5% in PC Jeweller’s share price.
• Market analysts believe the notice raises concerns about the company’s financial health and transparency, leading to investor scepticism.

Looking Ahead

• PC Jeweller has the opportunity to respond to SEBI’s notice and address the alleged non-compliance.
• The company’s future performance will depend on its ability to address these concerns and regain investor confidence.

About PC Jeweller

PC Jeweller is engaged in the business of manufacturing, selling, and trading gold jewellery, diamond-studded jewellery, and silver items and operates in different geographical areas. The Company’s export business of gold jewellery is on a B2B basis through its dealers based in the Gulf via Dubai-based firms.

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