₹672 Crore Loan Fraud: 5 Red Flags You Must Know

The founders of Gensol and BluSmart are accused of diverting over ₹672 crore in loans meant for EVs. Here's what loan fraud looks like — and how you can protect your money from similar schemes.

Here's what happened: CBI has registered an FIR against Gensol Engineering and BluSmart founders over alleged diversion of approximately ₹672 crore in loans sourced from a government-linked renewable energy lender.. Investigators allege funds sanctioned for purchasing EV fleets were instead routed to related parties, used for personal expenses including luxury real estate, rather than the stated business purpose.. The case highlights how loans taken against projected green-energy revenues can be misused — leaving the lending institution with non-performing assets and retail bond investors exposed to risk..

What you should do: Check if you hold any bonds or fixed deposits with government-linked NBFCs like IREDA, NABARD, or NHB — verify their NPA disclosures in the latest annual report before reinvesting.. Before investing in any startup-linked NCD or bond, search the company name on MCA21 (mca.gov.in) and look for related-party transactions and auditor qualifications — red flags appear there first.. If you are a BluSmart customer with unused wallet balance or advance payments, raise a formal refund request in writing via email immediately and keep proof — do not wait for a platform announcement..

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