Alchemist Groupis an Indianconglomeratewhich has a presence in multiple sectors, includinghealthcare,pharmaceuticals,food-processing,real estate,infrastructureandtea estates.It was founded by businessman turned politician K.D. Singh.[1][2]The flagship company of Alchemist Group – Alchemist Limited is a publicly traded atNSE&BSE.[3][4][5][6]Multiple central and state government agencies in India including SEBI has barred many companies of Alchemist group for multiple violations.[7][8][9][10][11][12][13]Securities Appellate Tribunal had earlier ordered Alchemist group to comply withSEBIorders that had asked the company to refund an estimated Rs 1,000 crore collected from public through unauthorisedcollective investment schemes(CIS).[14][15]On August 7, 2015, Alchemist Capital was told to refund 165 crore with 15% interest for issuing 16.52 crore RPS of Rs 10 each amounting to Rs 165.21 crore up.[16][17]

Alchemist Group
Company typePrivate
IndustryConglomerate
Founded1981;43 years ago(1981)
FounderK.D. Singh
Headquarters
Area served
India
Key people
K.D. Singh(Chairman)
ProductsFood Processing, Hotels & Resorts, Road Technologies, Healthcare, Information Technology, Agriculture, Infrastructure, Healthcare and Information Technology
Number of employees
9,800 (2020)
Websitewww.alchemist.co.in

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