Reliance Infra Trading Restricted: 7 Lakh Small Investors' Money Trapped?

• Reliance Infrastructure shares are now "Trading Restricted" due to IRP Stage 1 under IBC.
• Approximately 7 lakh small investors hold 23% of Reliance Infra's market cap, potentially trapping ₹1,640 crore.
• The restriction limits buying/selling, creating liquidity issues and risk of price manipulation for retail investors.
• Despite a recent 27% surge, FIIs are continuously selling, and the company has negative EPS/ROE, raising concerns about fundamental strength.
• The article warns that the current surge is speculative, and "safety" is paramount for investors in such volatile stocks.

Why It Matters: Reliance Infra's trading restriction puts 7 lakh small investors' funds at risk amidst speculative surge.