The idea behind the proposed changes to IBC regulations is to bring more transparency and procedural fairness to corporate insolvency resolution
Even as the matter is being heard in the court, the government would be well advised not to ignore the earlier judgment
The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC) has led to the resolution of Rs 26 trillion in debt over nine years, creating significant deterrence among borrowers and offering flexible resolution framework
The famous "tareekh pe tareekh" dialogue from the Hindi movie Damini captures where we are now
The central government is likely to bring an amendment in the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC) in the upcoming monsoon session of Parliament
All five bids for Jaiprakash hinge on Supreme Court ruling over 1,000-hectare Yeida land; lenders prefer cash-heavy offers with Adani seen as current frontrunner
RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra and top bank officials to appear before finance panel on July 10 as part of its ongoing review of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code
Ind-Ra notes rising resolution timelines and lowest recovery levels since FY21 under the IBC framework, cautioning this could affect bond market deepening and investor confidence
The Centre is expected to table an amendment Bill in the monsoon session as a parliamentary panel examines the Code amid concerns flagged by the Supreme Court
Following the status quo put on BPSL's liquidation, a parliamentary panel has deemed the existing IBC not up to the mark
Amendments to IBBI regulations enable flexibility in insolvency resolution by permitting asset-wise resolution plans with committee of creditors' approval
The Supreme Court observed that staying the penalties imposed by the National Commission would set a dangerous precedent, allowing developers to delay justice by invoking insolvency proceedings
IBBI data reveals 30,000 cases with defaults of Rs 13.8 trillion settled pre-admission under IBC till December 2024; creditor recovery at 32.8 per cent by March 2025
Experts feel a clarity by the government on this matter would bring relief to bidders who were concerned about approaching CCI before the CoC approval
Court orders and reforms do not compensate for the legislative clarity needed in IBC for sector-specific insolvency processes
NCLT Chairperson R Sudhakar says tribunal must operate within IBC and Companies Act as BPSL liquidation returns to Delhi bench after Supreme Court's recent ruling
Between the June and December quarter of FY25, the number of insolvency applications initiated by financial creditors went down from 150 to 84
JSW Steel and lenders will move the Supreme Court after its verdict struck down the BPSL resolution plan, citing lack of Form H and equity infusion in the structure
Over 30,000 cases were settled before their admission in the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC) till December 2024, covering defaults worth Rs 13.78 lakh crore, a top IBBI official said on Saturday. This proves that the provisions of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC) have prompted debtors to take early action in distress situations, marking a positive shift in their behaviour, he said. "There's a noticeable improvement in credit discipline, with 30,310 cases settled prior to admission, covering underlying defaults worth Rs 13.78 lakh crore till December 2024," said Jitesh John, Executive Director, Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India (IBBI). Speaking at the 8th Annual Conference on IBC organised by CII Eastern Region here, John said the RBI's Trend and Progress of Banking in India 2023-24 report indicated that of the Rs 96,000 crore recovered by scheduled commercial banks through various channels, Rs 46,000 crore came through IBC, highlighting its central role. He adde
Our opinion page today makes a strong argument for better management of the arbitration process, as well as the precedent that the Supreme Court's judgement sets