Private sector lender Axis Bank has taken a significant step by filing a petition under Section 7 of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC) against education services provider Zee Learn. The move aims to instigate Corporate Insolvency Resolution Process (CIRP) for Zee Learn, marking another development in the company’s financial struggles. Zee Learn confirmed receiving a notice from the Mumbai
The National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) has granted approval for the demerger of Thermax’s subsidiaries, Thermax Cooling Solutions Ltd (TCSL) and Thermax Instrumentation Ltd (TIL), as per a regulatory filing on December 25, 2023. This move aims to streamline operations and enhance management focus on Thermax Instrumentation’s business post-demerger, bringing complementary businesses under a consolidated entity for increased scalability and
The National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) has granted approval to the resolution plan for Reliance Communications Infrastructure Limited (RCIL), a subsidiary of the insolvent Reliance Communications Limited. The endorsed plan was submitted by Reliance Projects and Property Management Services Limited, selected by the Committee of Creditors during their meeting on August 5, 2021. Subsequently, the resolution professional of RCIL filed
The National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) has granted approval to the settlement proposal submitted by the promoter of Appu Hotels Limited, the owner of the renowned Tamil Nadu-based luxury hotel brand, Le Royal Meridien. This decision marks a pivotal moment as it not only allows the settlement but also terminates the resolution process of the company. The NCLAT order
The National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) Mumbai bench has postponed the hearing of a petition filed by Palguntech, a US-based technology consulting company, seeking a stay on the liquidation process of Future Retail (FRL). The tribunal, presiding over the case, has instructed all parties involved to maintain the status quo until the rescheduled hearing on January 4. Palguntech had approached
The National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) has affirmed that liquidation proceedings under the Companies Act do not prohibit the filing of a Section 9 petition under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC). The Mumbai Bench, comprising Judicial Member VG Bisht and Technical Member Prabhat Kumar, addressed a petition by an operational creditor seeking recovery of Rs. 2,36,21,491. The operational creditor
In a significant ruling, the Supreme Court has dismissed the plea of personal guarantors seeking early adjudication by the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) during the resolution professional appointment stage in their insolvency cases. The apex court emphasized that the NCLT’s adjudicatory role commences only after the submission of the resolution professional’s report under Section 100, clarifying that this report
In a recent development, the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) has rejected an insolvency plea filed by Piramal Capital and Housing Finance, representing the original lender Dewan Housing Finance Corporation (DHFL), against Township Developers India. The financial creditor initiated the insolvency petition, citing the realty developer as a guarantor for defaulting on mortgage loans amounting to over ₹5,855 crore. Persons
The National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) is set to address significant challenges to the resolution plan of Birla Tyres in the coming week. HDFC Bank’s plea, challenging the joint resolution plan proposed by Himadri Speciality Chemical Ltd and the Dalmia Bharat group for acquiring Birla Tyres, will be heard on November 23. Additionally, Kesoram Industries Ltd, the parent company
The recent Supreme Court (SC) ruling permitting bankruptcy proceedings against personal guarantors of defaulting companies is poised to unlock a new avenue for lenders, potentially amplifying banks’ recoveries. This decision is anticipated to strengthen lenders’ negotiation position with defaulters and act as a deterrent against unrealistic personal guarantees from promoters in the future, as noted by banking experts and legal
