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CBI Files FIR Against Subhash Chandra for Alleged Net Worth Inflation

Published: 5 September 2026 · 1 min read

What Happened

The CBI has registered an FIR against Essel Group founder Subhash Chandra, alleging that inflated net-worth certificates were used to secure two loans worth nearly ₹980 crore from LIC Housing Finance Ltd (LICHFL). The lender claims the loans later turned into defaults, resulting in an alleged loss of over ₹1,322 crore.

Key Takeaways

The case centres on allegations that overstated net-worth declarations helped secure large loans from a public-sector lender. The investigation is expected to examine the authenticity of the financial disclosures, the role of guarantors, and potential fraud in the loan approval process.

Sources

The Hindu, Financial Express