IBBI Enlarges Panel: 787 Professionals to Drive Swift Insolvency Resolutions

The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India (IBBI) has amplified its efforts to expedite insolvency resolutions by finalizing a provisional list of 787 insolvency professionals (IPs), a substantial increase from the 400 listed in June. This comprehensive list, complemented by 31 insolvency professional entities (IPEs), is poised to be presented to the adjudicating authority. The move aims to streamline the

NCLT Sanctions Demerger of Thermax Subsidiaries, Boosting Operational Efficiency

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

NCLT Greenlights Resolution Plan for Reliance Communications Infrastructure

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

NCLT Delays Future Retail Case, Sets Next Hearing for January 4

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

NCLT Dismisses Insolvency Plea Against Township Developers; Piramal Group to Challenge

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

Go First Insolvency: NCLT Notice Served in Plea by Jackson Aviation

The National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) has recently issued a notice in response to a plea filed by Jackson Aviation, one of the lessors of Go First. Jackson Aviation sought information regarding the status of aircraft whose leases were terminated before the imposition of the moratorium. Acknowledging the urgency of the matter, the tribunal has instructed the insolvency resolution professional

Second Auction Postponed for Reliance Capital as Three Bidders Show Interest

Reliance Capital (RCap) has postponed its second auction to April 11, 2023, following the confirmation of three suitors for participation, including IndusInd International Holdings Ltd (IIHL) of the Hinduja Group, Torrent Investment, and Singapore-based Oaktree. The lenders of RCap had initially set April 4 as the date for the second auction, but the date was rescheduled after the additional bidders

SC upholds NCLT’s discretionary powers

The Supreme Court on Thursday rejected Axis Bank’s petition seeking reconsideration of its earlier judgment that held that the NCLT while examining the existence of debt and default by a corporate debtor on a financial creditor’s plea for initiating corporate insolvency resolution process has the discretion to admit or not admit the plea. A Bench comprising justices Indira Banerjee and

Supertech in talks to raise Rs 300 crore, resumes construction

Realty developer Supertech is in talks to raise Rs 300 crore as it has resumed construction on its project. NCLAT had earlier directed that the CoC be limited to just one project and that the other projects be constructed under the supervision of the insolvency resolution professional (IRP). According to management, company has tied up with investors to accelerate construction

IBBI proposes tweaks in rules to reduce delays in corporate insolvency

Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India (IBBI) has issued a consultation paper proposing tweaks to the corporate insolvency resolution process. The regulator has put forth four specific proposals which are aimed at reducing delays in the IBC process. In the discussion paper, the insolvency regulator has proposed to impose an obligation on the committee of creditors (COC) to share all