The National Company Law Tribunal has admitted Canara Bank’s insolvency petition against Supreme Housing and Hospitality. The real estate firm is reportedly in default of more than Rs 567 crore. The case comes after multiple settlement attempts failed and years of litigation left the dispute unresolved, paving the way for insolvency proceedings.
The National Company Law Tribunal has allowed ATS Group’s Nobility Estates to withdraw from insolvency proceedings. The ruling offers relief to more than 600 homebuyers stuck with the Le Grandiose project. The committee of creditors backed a settlement with the former management, including major payments and repayment of JM Financial’s debt via allocation of project units.
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India’s NCLT has admitted an insolvency petition against Prime Focus Ltd filed by Reliance Alpha Services Pvt Ltd over a disputed Rs 353.79 crore claim. Prime Focus has challenged the move by approaching the NCLAT, arguing against the petition. The company says its VFX and post production operations continue as usual while the legal battle plays out.
Embassy Developments shares surged about 51% over three days after the NCLAT overturned an earlier order that had admitted the company into insolvency proceedings. The sharp rebound lifted its market value by more than Rs 3,293 crore, pushing market capitalisation close to Rs 9,730 crore. Investors reacted to the legal relief behind the momentum.
The NCLAT has dismissed Vedanta Ltd’s plea against the Gautam Adani group’s winning bid for bankrupt Jaiprakash Associates. The tribunal found Vedanta’s petitions without merit and upheld the Committee of Creditors’ ₹14,535-crore decision. Jaiprakash had entered insolvency after failing to repay bank dues exceeding ₹57,000 crore.
The National Company Law Tribunal has approved a revival plan for Rajesh Business & Leisure Hotels, clearing the way for a consortium led by Rare Asset Reconstruction Company and Check-Inn Hotels to take over. The deal requires a ₹730 crore payment and follows the company’s insolvency admission in April 2022. Secured creditors will be fully settled under the approved plan.
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The National Company Law Appellate Tribunal has set aside an earlier NCLT order that had pushed Embassy Developments into insolvency proceedings. With the appellate ruling, the corporate insolvency resolution process ends, while the firm’s projects and operations remain unaffected. The decision comes after the developer reported strong fiscal year performance and substantial pre-sales.
The National Company Law Appellate Tribunal has upheld the National Company Law Tribunal’s ruling approving the Adani Group as the selected buyer for Jaiprakash Associates Ltd. NCLAT found no grounds to overturn the original decision and emphasized that lenders’ selection was based on commercial wisdom, keeping the deal on track.
NCLT has approved Mantra Properties’ buyout related to its Mulund project, following the company’s corporate insolvency resolution process that began in July 2023. The move comes on a plea by Beacon Trusteeship Ltd, with two secured creditors sharing control—Beacon Trusteeship at Rs 902 crore and 60.54%, and ARCIL at Rs 589 crore and 39.46%.
The Supreme Court has taken suo motu cognisance of severe delays at the NCLT, where approval of resolution plans is getting stuck. It flagged hundreds of pending applications with timelines stretching up to four years, citing inadequate infrastructure and shortages of members as major drivers. The move raises pressure for faster, more reliable insolvency outcomes.
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India’s bankruptcy process under the IBC is plagued by long delays, with cases lingering for years. RBI now proposes tightening timelines by changing key wording: moving from “may” to “shall” for whether authorities admit insolvency applications. An amendment bill incorporating the regulator’s suggestions is expected to be tabled in the upcoming budget session.
The Centre has promulgated an ordinance amending the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code to introduce pre-packaged insolvency for MSMEs. Under the change, a firm prepares a restructuring plan in coordination with creditors before formal insolvency proceedings start. The goal is to reduce delays and overall costs by front-loading negotiations and speeding up resolution.
The IBBI has amended its insolvency regulations to permit the same resolution professional to handle both a distressed firm’s resolution and the bankruptcy proceedings of its personal guarantors. By removing the earlier restriction on dual roles, the watchdog says the move will harmonize timelines, decision-making, and coordination across the two linked processes.
State Bank of India has moved the Supreme Court seeking a review of a ruling that bars telecom spectrum from being treated as an asset during insolvency proceedings. SBI warns the decision could sharply weaken recovery prospects for lenders and disrupt infrastructure and telecom financing, arguing the judgment overlooks key issues banks rely on for resolution and recoveries.
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An amendment to India’s Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code is being proposed to introduce “prepack” resolutions for MSMEs. The alternative framework aims to make insolvency outcomes quicker and more cost-effective than traditional processes, potentially reducing delays and legal expenses for small businesses facing financial stress.
The Supreme Court has emphasized that India’s Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code is designed not just to resolve insolvencies, but to actively promote investment. It highlighted the code’s time bound approach for corporate persons, firms, and individuals, reinforcing that swift resolutions can strengthen investor confidence and improve India’s global appeal.
Adani Enterprises has told the NCLAT that the Jaiprakash Associates resolution followed due process, with evaluation metrics disclosed upfront and accepted by bidders. It opposed Vedanta’s late addendum, warning it could undermine process integrity. Adani also argued lender decisions represent commercial wisdom beyond judicial review, as the dispute remains pending before the tribunal.
Jaypee Group’s Manoj Gaur has been arrested by the Enforcement Directorate, accused of allegedly siphoning homebuyers’ money. Once a soaring conglomerate that expanded aggressively and reached dizzying heights in the early 2000s, the company now sits in insolvency. The case highlights how financial missteps can rapidly unravel a large business empire.
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Gensol twins are reportedly considering a move to the NCLT to seek resolution under India’s Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code. Analysts say pursuing IBC options could benefit the company and its broader stakeholder base, including lenders and other creditors, by enabling a structured resolution process. The next decision could determine how claims and revival plans play out.
With the Supreme Court sharply targeting procedural delays in IBC cases, attention is turning to how tribunals function in practice. NCLT is set to strengthen capacity with 20 new members across 16 benches, aiming to speed up case disposal and cut pendency. The push comes as stakeholders expect better timeline adherence and faster outcomes.
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