Ruchi Soya lodges FIR to take up investigation against circulation of unsolicited messages regarding FPO

In a major action, Ruchi Soya has lodged an FIR to take up an investigation against the circulation of unsolicited messages, regarding FPO.

In an exchange filing statement, Ruchi Soya Industries Limited said, "This is to bring to public notice that “There is an SMS/Message in circulation in social media, speculating about investment opportunity in our Company’s Issue and about equity shares of our Company being available at discount to the market price (“Message”)."

"We wish to bring to the attention of the investors that this Message has not been issued by our Company or any of our Directors, Promoters, Promoter Group, or Group Companies," it added.

As per Ruchi Soya, "A first information report (FIR) bearing No. 0188 dated March 27, 2022 (“FIR”) has been lodged by Ruchi Soya Pvt Ltd with a police station at Haridwar to take up an investigation with respect to the circulation of the Message, under Section 67A of the Information Technology Act, 2000 and section 420 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860." 

"As directed by SEBI, we wish to bring to attention of the investors that all Bidders (other than Anchor Investors), have an option to withdraw their Bids from March 28, 2022, till March 30, 2022. Investors should further note that Bidding in the Issue is closed today i.e. March 28, 2022, and accordingly no further Bids will be accepted in the Issue. Any Bids, after the Bid/Issue closure will be rejected. The above mentioned option to withdraw can be exercised by submitting a request for the same to the concerned Designated Intermediary, who shall assist in such withdrawal of Bid cum Application Form, prior to the finalization of the Basis of Allotment," Ruchi Soya's statement added.