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Sebi asks Trafiksol to refund IPO money citing fraud
MUMBAI: Sebi has directed Trafiksol ITS Technologies to refund the Rs 44.9 crore paid by investors who were allotted shares in the company’s IPO. BSE, in coordination with bankers, will oversee the refund process, which should be completed within one week from the date of the order, along with the interest earned on the issue’s proceeds.
Sebi had received a complaint prior to the listing of the shares, alleging that objects of the issue included the purchase of software from a third-party vendor with questionable credentials. An investigation found that the vendor was a shell entity, and that the company had engaged in a cover-up when the vendor’s credentials were questioned. The order aims to protect investors’ interests by ensuring they get their money back.
“The finding that the company was involved in cover-up is based on fact that it can be reasonably presumed that MD of the company, given his long association with this sector, at the very least, was aware that the profile of the TPV directors, which was submitted to BSE, was fabricated. Therefore, the company’s defense – that it merely forwarded documents provided by the TPV to BSE without verifying their authenticity – must be rejected,” the order said.
Trafiksol, which provides solutions for traffic and toll management projects through technology, had filed a draft red herring prospectus with BSE for an IPO on the SME Platform, issuing 64.1 lakh equity shares at Rs 66-70 per share. The offering was oversubscribed nearly 345.7 times, raising Rs 44.9 crore. The listing, scheduled for Sept 17, 2024, was deferred due to a complaint.
“It is pertinent to note that other findings of probe are yet to be adjudicated. So, submission made by noticee, that IPO may be permitted to go ahead subject to use of proceeds being monitored by an agency appointed by Sebi or BSE, cannot be considered,” the order said.
Business
‘Okay to get paid less than Americans’: Entrepreneur justifies lower wages to Indian workers for overseas work
Buenos Aires-based entrepreneur Franco Pereyra has stirred a debate with his perspective on the issue of pay disparities in global remote work.
Pereyra, co-founder of Hire With Near, argued in a post on LinkedIn that paying overseas workers, from countries like India, less than their US counterparts isn’t inherently wrong. “It’s okay for global talent workers to get paid less than Americans,” he said.
India, one of the largest hubs for global remote talent, faces similar dynamics. Skilled workers in fields like IT, customer service, and marketing are often paid significantly less than their counterparts in the US or Europe, despite doing the same work. Critics argue that such pay disparities are exploitative. However, Pereyra offered his conflicting view saying, “A lot of people get upset and say workers in Latin America, India, and the Philippines are being exploited. And yes, there are certainly companies that do exploit global talent. But paying less for overseas work is not inherently wrong.”
Pereyra stayed firm on justifying the pay disparity and added, “So yes, I realize that compared to US salaries we are getting paid less to do the same job. But I get to stay in my country, be with my family, and enjoy a lower cost of living.”
He then took the argument towards economic conditions of different countries. Citing his own experience of living in the Argentina capital the entrepreneur said, “here’s the reality: The opportunity here is limited. Our country’s economy is in bad shape.” “Hopefully, my country’s economic condition will improve one day, and wages will rise,” he further said adding that “In the meantime, those with marketable skills can keep taking advantage of the opportunities that global remote work provides.”
In a separate post the startup founder acknowledged “lot of companies chase the cheapest possible labor” while viewing them as “disposable” while “giving the minimum resources to support the workers”. He claimed that the companies are “not only are they trying to pay the least, they’re also giving the minimum resources to support the workers. I see this happen way too often, especially with talent from India and the Philippines—a revolving door of workers treated as disposable.”
Franco Pereyra’s take justifying the pay-gap received severe backlash from LinkedIn users. Voicing disagreement, a user asked the Argentinian entrepreneur, “Do the people in Argentina or Brazil do less quality work than their US counterparts? Do they work less hours or produce less code? No.”
“Just another post justifying under-payment. Should the under paid worker also under deliver the work (quality or deadline misses)? Would you be happy with that?” said a LinkedIn user while another labeled this opinion as “racism and classism”.
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Stock market today: BSE Sensex opens in green; Nifty50 above 23,750
Stock market today: Indian equity benchmark indices, BSE Sensex and Nifty50, opened in green on Tuesday. While BSE Sensex was above 78,500, Nifty50 was above 23,750. At 9:18 AM, BSE Sensex was trading at 78,540.17, up 47 points or 0.059%. Nifty50 was at 23,767.20, up 14 points or 0.058%.
Indian markets showed a slight recovery on Monday following last week’s significant five-day decline. According to analysts, this temporary pause reflects typical market behaviour, influenced by oversold positions in major index stocks.
“Participants are advised to maintain a cautious stance with a negative bias on the index until clear signs of a rebound emerge. However, individual stocks continue to present opportunities on both sides. We reiterate our preference for the pharma and healthcare sectors for long positions, while other sectors are likely to see mixed trading trends,” said Ajit Mishra – SVP, Research, Religare Broking
Experts say that the resistance levels remain at 23,850-23,870, with a bearish gap at 24,000-24,150. Support levels exist at 23,600-23,500, with potential decline towards 23,350 if breached.
Major US indices closed higher on Monday, with both the Dow Jones Industrial Average and Nasdaq Composite achieving a third consecutive positive session. The gains were primarily driven by the performance of prominent Magnificent Seven technology companies during a trading day marked by reduced holiday volume.
Trading activity in Asian markets remained constrained within narrow bands, influenced by limited holiday participation. This followed the upward movement in US markets, which was propelled by significant technology company gains.
Gold prices remained stable ahead of Christmas holiday trading. The dollar strengthened as investors anticipated extended higher US interest rates.
FPIs sold Rs 168 crore while DIIs purchased Rs 2,228 crore worth of shares. FII net short position increased to Rs 1.56 lakh crore.
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