GENERAL5 Sept 2026
CBI books Subhash Chandra for inflating net worth to get ₹1,000-cr in loans
Subhash Chandra has been booked by the CBI for allegedly inflating his net worth to get two loans from LICHFL, a public sector lender. The ₹980 crore loans defaulted, causing over ₹1,322 crore loss. Chandra submitted net worth certificates of ₹59,000 crore and ₹40,562 crore, but later denied these figures in insolvency proceedings. The case shows the serious legal risk of false financial statements.
Key Statutory Highlights
- The CBI has registered an FIR against Subhash Chandra for allegedly inflating his net worth to obtain ₹980 crore in loans from LICHFL.
- Both loans later went into default, resulting in a reported loss of over ₹1,322 crore to the lender.
- Chandra reportedly later denied those net worth claims during insolvency proceedings, saying his 2017-18 net worth was no more than ₹40,000 crore.
Actionable Advice for Taxpayers / Founders:If you are applying for loans or submitting financial documents to lenders, ensure every figure is accurate and verifiable — inflating net worth can invite criminal investigation.
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