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Sonata Finance to merge with BSS Microfinance: Kotak Mahindra Bank

As per the scheme of amalgamation approved on Monday, Sonata would merge with BSS Microfinance Ltd on a going concern basis, Kotak Mahindra Bank said in a regulatory filing

NCLT urges RBI, DIPP to speed up approvals for RCap resolution plan

The National Company Law Tribunal on Monday directed the Reserve Bank and Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion to expedite the approval process to implement Reliance Capital's resolution plan by Hinduja Group-promoted IndusInd International Holdings. The NCLT Mumbai bench also directed IndusInd International Holdings Limited (IIHL) and the Committee of Creditors (CoC) to jointly hold a meeting to decide steps to be taken for the implementation of the same. The National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) -- comprising Justice Virendrasingh G Bisht and Justice Prabhat Kumar -- directed the Reserve Bank and DIPP to expedite 'the consideration of the approvals' to IIHL that are needed for implementing the RCaP resolution plan. The tribunal was hearing a petition filed by the Hindujas, seeking modification of its July 23 order and an 'extension to complete the obligations' for implementing the resolution plan. After IIHL breached the third deadline on May 27, the NCLT on July 23 exten

Hindustan Zinc clarifies on reports of Rs 6,000 crore special dividend

Hindustan Zinc Limited said it was 'unable to comment' on media speculations of declaring a special dividend amounting to Rs 6,000 crore

NCLT orders insolvency trial against Coffee Day Enterprises on IDBI claims

Corporate dispute tribunal NCLT has ordered initiating insolvency proceedings against Coffee Day Enterprises Ltd (CDEL), the parent company of Coffee Day Group which operates Cafe Coffee Day chain of coffee houses. The Bengaluru bench of the NCLT (National Company Law Tribunal) on August 8 admitted the plea filed by IDBI Trusteeship Services Ltd (IDBITSL) claiming a default of Rs 228.45 crore and appointed an interim resolution professional to take care of the operation of the debt-ridden company. CDEL, which also owns and operates a resort, renders consultancy services and is engaged in the sale and purchase of coffee beans, had defaulted in the payment of coupon payments of redeemable non-convertible debentures (NCDs). The financial creditor had subscribed 1,000 NCDs through private placement and paid Rs 100 crore towards the subscription in March 2019. For that CDEL executed and entered into an agreement with IDBITSL agreeing to appoint as the debenture trustee for the debenture

Hinduja group did not deposit funds for RCap acquisition: Administrator

No default by us, says IIHL

Resolutions under Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code highest in FY24: Crisil

Recovery for financial creditors, however, declined to 27% compared to 36% in FY23

Byju's insolvency order: NCLAT judge recuses from hearing appeal

Cites he had appeared for the BCCI as a lawyer and, therefore, did not think it appropriate to hear the matter

BCCI accuses Byju's CEO of misleading Karnataka HC in insolvency hearing

Byju's is currently dealing with claims exceeding Rs 200 crore from multiple creditors, including Rs 158 crore owed to BCCI

NCLT orders insolvency proceedings against Supertech Township Projects

The National Company Law Tribunal has directed to initiate insolvency proceedings against Supertech Township Projects on a plea filed by Punjab & Sind Bank over a default of Rs 216.92 crore. This is the third group firm of Ram Kishor Arora-led realty major Supertech to go through the Corporate Insolvency Resolution Process (CIRP). Earlier in June this year, the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) directed to initiate CIRP against Supertech Realtors, which is developing residential apartments, offices, retail and luxury hotels at its "Supernova" projects. In March 2022, CIRP was initiated against Supertech Ltd. On July 12, a Delhi-based NCLT bench admitted the plea against Supertech Township Projects filed by Punjab & Sind Bank and appointed Umesh Singhal as the Insolvency Resolution Professional. Supertech Township Projects is developing a Group Housing Project - Golf Country at Yamuna Expressway, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh. The cost of the project was estimated at around ..

Byju's knocks at NCLAT door against NCLT's insolvency order in BCCI case

Crisis-ridden Byju's has moved the National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) against the recent order of NCLT that allowed cricket board BCCI's petition for initiating insolvency proceedings against the once-famed edtech company, sources said. Sources privy to the development said that the company is seeking an urgent hearing on the matter. Byju's did not comment on the issue. According to sources, Byju's on Thursday moved the appellate tribunal, NCLAT, contesting the recent order of NCLT's Bengaluru bench that had admitted the cricket board's plea to start insolvency proceedings against the parent company Think and Learn, after the edtech firm failed to pay Rs 158.9 crore dues. Founder and CEO Byju Raveendran will report to the resolution professional. NCLT has appointed Pankaj Srivastava as the interim resolution professional. Byju's had previously sponsored the Indian cricket team. Earlier this week, Byju's had said it is hopeful of reaching "an amicable settlement" with

Go First heads towards liquidation after failed EaseMyTrip, SpiceJet bids

Go First owes creditors - Central Bank of India, Bank of Baroda, and IDBI Bank - around Rs 6,200 crore

Edtech firm Byju's on sticky wicket as NCLT admits BCCI's insolvency plea

Edtech company put under moratorium after tribunal finds it defaulted on due owned to BCCI

NCLT admits Byju's parent Think & Learn into insolvency over BCCI dues

Byju's insolvency proceedings were triggered by BCCI's claim of unpaid dues amounting to Rs 158 crore

Oriental Carbon stock up over 50% in July; what's leading the bull charge?

A combined 1.58 million shares changed hands in trade on Monday, July 15, and there were pending buy orders for 180,000 shares on the NSE and BSE, data showed

NCLT orders initiation of insolvency proceedings against Simbhaoli Sugars

The National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) has ordered initiation of insolvency resolution proceedings against Simbhaoli Sugars Ltd on a petition filed nearly six years ago. The plea was filed in September 2018 by erstwhile Oriental Bank of Commerce which has been merged with state-owned Punjab National Bank (PNB) now. The lender had sought initiation of Corporate Insolvency Resolution Process (CIRP) against the company under section 7 of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code. "... petition has been admitted by the NCLT, Allahabad Bench vide order dated July 11, 2024," Simbhaoli Sugars said in a filing to stock exchanges on Friday. NCLT has appointed Anurag Goel as interim resolution professional. With the NCLT ruling, the company's board stands suspended and it would be run by Goel. According to the application filed before the NCLT, the default amount stood at over Rs 130 crore as of November 22, 2017. A leading sugar company, Simbhaoli sells sugar under the brand 'Trust' and has ..

NCLT directs grounded carrier Go First to release 4 aircraft engines of ELF

The National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) on Thursday directed grounded carrier Go First to release four aircraft engines of Engine Lease Finance (ELF) BV. The counsel appearing for the resolution professional (RP) submitted that he has already started the process of returning one engine to the lessor. The RP submitted that he has no objection over the process of releasing the four aircraft. Headquartered in Shannon, Ireland, ELF is the world's leading independent engine financing and leasing company. The NCLT has put the matter for further hearing on August 9, when other engine lessors may argue their case for return. Earlier in June, NCLT had granted an extension of 60 days to the grounded air carrier Go First, for completing the Insolvency process of grounded air carrier Go First for 60 days. This is the fourth extension for Go First to complete the Corporate Insolvency Resolution Process (CIRP), which is struggling to find a buyer. The Delhi-based NCLT bench said this is the f

NCLT asks Byju's to pay salaries to employees, warns firm of facing audit

The edtech firm has paid April, May salaries but is yet to make full payments for February and March

'Pay salaries or face an audit': NCLT warns crisis-hit edtech firm Byju's

The Bengaluru-based law tribunal told Byju's to pay the outstanding salaries to its employees irrespective of whether it has access to the funds raised through its rights issue

Byju's second rights issue: Karnataka HC sets aside NCLT interim order

Byju's recently moved the Karnataka High Court challenging the order of the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) restraining it from going ahead with the second rights issue

Iffco withdraws case against Triumph Offshore, Swan Energy in NCLT

Iffco recently exited TOPL by selling its 49 percent stake to Swan Energy for Rs 440 crore