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.
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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.
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.
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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.
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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India notified final Cape Town Convention rules on January 30, a move meant to help global aircraft lessors recover planes if airlines enter insolvency, as seen in the Go First case. While the update strengthens enforcement pathways to reclaim grounded aircraft, uncertainty remains around how fully the legal framework will protect lessors in practice.
Jaiprakash Gaur says the Adani Group will carry Jaiprakash Associates Limited forward after being selected the successful resolution applicant. Gaur expressed respect for the Committee of Creditors decision and called the insolvency process fair and transparent. He added that efforts were made to secure a credible resolution for all stakeholders following the company’s financial stress and entry into insolvency proceedings.
The Orissa High Court allowed a criminal case to continue against a company director accused of not depositing Rs 15 lakh deducted from employees’ salaries for provident fund. The director argued that the firm later became insolvent and the dues were subsequently cleared. The court said later payment does not erase criminal liability for the original failure.
Vedanta Group has moved to challenge the insolvency outcome that selected Adani Enterprises’ bid for Jaiprakash Associates Ltd. Vedanta says its offer was higher, but the insolvency appellate tribunal will review whether lenders used correct evaluation metrics. Lenders argue several factors shaped the choice, while Jaiprakash’s value spans real estate, cement, and hospitality assets.
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Jyoti Structures’ insolvency resolution has been stuck for years because lenders did not act on bank guarantees worth over INR 1,350 crore. Now, an NCLT contempt order against the banks could compel compliance and allow the firm’s resolution plan to be implemented more fully, potentially restarting a stalled revival timeline that has dragged close to a decade.
The Supreme Court reiterated that India’s insolvency framework under the IBC is not meant for routine debt recovery. It cautioned that insolvency proceedings carry serious consequences and should be invoked only where there is genuine financial hardship, not as a convenient alternative to recover dues. The ruling is expected to shape how courts assess misuse of insolvency filings.
The Centre has notified a framework for prepackaged insolvency resolution for MSMEs under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code. However, it has not yet set or notified the threshold amounts needed to trigger prepackaged insolvency. The move provides a legal pathway, but businesses may still face uncertainty until the key thresholds are announced.
In the insolvency case of Jaiprakash Associates, the resolution professional told the NCLAT that Vedanta was never formally declared the highest bidder. The only evidence cited was an email showing the highest financial value discovered, not an official bid award. Vedanta’s petition is being argued as lacking legal and factual backing.
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India’s government is considering operational changes to the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code after an expert panel’s recommendations. The panel urges broader use of digital tools— including virtual meetings of the committee of creditors and deployment of AI—arguing they save time and can remain even once normal operations fully resume.
ReaRCo Private Limited has acquired KV Developers via the insolvency process, offering relief to around 400 homebuyers in Greater Noida. The firm secured Rs 195 crore from the SWAMIH Fund to restart work on a stalled project. Construction is now underway on five towers, and dues to lenders and the development authority have been cleared, with possession expected by year-end.
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