Page 18 - Latest Updates on IBC
LS Speaker refers IBC Amendment Bill to standing committee on finance
It was passed by the Cabinet and subsequently introduced in the Lok Sabha during the Winter session earlier this month
 "LS Speaker refers IBC Amendment Bill to standing committee on finance")
Proposed changes to IBC may augur well, but apprehensions still remain
In its third year, IBC has managed to plug important gaps, but this is not the end of the road with issues coming to light at every turn
Over 9,600 cases worth Rs 3.75 trn disposed of at IBC pre-admission stage
Further, the ministry said that in the 161 resolved cases, the realisable amount is Rs 1,56,814 crore
 "Over 9,600 cases worth Rs 3.75 trn disposed of at IBC pre-admission stage")
Amended IBC sets threshold for initiating corporate insolvency cases
The IBC has taken a big step in providing a clean slate to buyers of stressed companies
The right reaction
Govt steps in again to protect the IBC
 "The right reaction")
Stressed asset buyers get protection after Cabinet clears IBC amendment
Cabinet clears Code amendments to shield new owners from criminal liabilities
 "Stressed asset buyers get protection after Cabinet clears IBC amendment")
Liquidity crunch is mostly behind us, says Tata Sons' N Chandrasekran
Chandrasekran said the goods and services tax (GST) regime and the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC) are historic decisions.
 "Liquidity crunch is mostly behind us, says Tata Sons' N Chandrasekran")
Will ensure regulations are 'grounded on realities': IBBI chairman Sahoo
Sahoo said the IBC has re-defined the debtor-creditor relationship and brought in significant behavioural changes among the stakeholders
 "Will ensure regulations are 'grounded on realities': IBBI chairman Sahoo")
DHFL insolvency proceedings: Irdai rules out troubles for two insurers
He also asked insurance companies to write off their exposure to the bankrupt DHFL as they did in case of IL&FS
 "DHFL insolvency proceedings: Irdai rules out troubles for two insurers")
Govt moves NCLAT against NCLT order making MCA party in all IBC cases
The appellate tribunal is expected to hear the case on Friday
Recoveries from Odisha Slurry Pipeline under CIRP could be low: Srei fund
IGOF has written to the resolution professional and the committee of creditors, requesting that OSPIL be withdrawn from CIRP
 "Recoveries from Odisha Slurry Pipeline under CIRP could be low: Srei fund")
IBC report card: In 3 years, 48% cases initiated by operational creditors
Financial creditors initiated around 1,086 cases or 43 per cent
 "IBC report card: In 3 years, 48% cases initiated by operational creditors")
Firms under IBC: Govt to allow resolution professionals to make filings
The RP is not empowered to carry on compliances such as signing and uploading the audited and unaudited financial results
 "Firms under IBC: Govt to allow resolution professionals to make filings")
RBI begins bankruptcy proceedings against DHFL, sends stressed NBFC to NCLT
DHFL, once one of India's top shadow lenders, owes its creditors - which include mutual funds, banks, pension funds, insurance firms and retail investors - close to Rs 1 trillion
 "RBI begins bankruptcy proceedings against DHFL, sends stressed NBFC to NCLT")
Aviva Life settles Apeejay Trust's Rs 27-lakh insolvency case in NCLT
Earlier this month, the NCLT had ordered to initiate insolvency proceedings against Aviva Life Insurance in a case filed by Apeejay Trust
 "Aviva Life settles Apeejay Trust's Rs 27-lakh insolvency case in NCLT")
MFs unlikely to get priority in DHFL refund, haircut imminent: Experts
Experts are also of the view that the fund houses would have to take a haircut, much against their wish of incurring any such paring down of their refunds
 "MFs unlikely to get priority in DHFL refund, haircut imminent: Experts")
Govt may amend IBC, go for buyer protection and stricter homebuyers' norms
In October, Corporate Affair Secretary Injeti Srinivas said the ministry is mulling setting up of a threshold for home buyers for starting insolvency proceedings against real estate developers.
Ruling in Essar case a watershed moment in insolvency law, says IBBI chief
The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 envisages closure of a corporate insolvency resolution process in a time-bound manner
 "Ruling in Essar case a watershed moment in insolvency law, says IBBI chief")
A test case
DHFL resolution will strain IBC, but is systemically vital
RBI to supersede DHFL board, approach NCLT for bankruptcy proceedings
The central bank said it had appointed R Subramaniakumar, ex-MD and CEO of Indian Overseas Bank, the administrator for DHFL
