Page 12 - Latest Updates on IBC
Legislative adventurism
A proposal for a new law on bank resolution has already raised many troubling questions
 "Legislative adventurism")
SC agrees to examine validity of Centre's decision to amend IBC Ordinance
The bench issued notice to the Centre seeking its response on the pleas
 "SC agrees to examine validity of Centre's decision to amend IBC Ordinance")
Changes in IBBI norms bar re-entry of ex-promoters in cos under liquidation
The amendment is in line with the intent of the Section 29A of Code preventing any sort of re-entry of ex-promoters
Jaypee Infra's IRP approaches NCLT Allahabad for approval of NBCC's bid
Last month, NBCC won the bid to acquire Jaypee Infratech after financial creditors, including lenders and homebuyers, approved its resolution plan
 "Jaypee Infra's IRP approaches NCLT Allahabad for approval of NBCC's bid")
Here's why Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code is a policy masterstroke
From 161 resolved cases, the realisable amount stands at over Rs 1.6 trn
SBI to float $2-bn distressed asset fund; to bring in global partners
The size of the distressed asset fund is expected to be on the lines of the government of India-backed AIF for distressed housing projects
 "SBI to float $2-bn distressed asset fund; to bring in global partners")
Best of BS Opinion: Does IBC work for financial companies?
From the manner in which dormant sub-nationalism is coming to the surface to all that could possibly go wrong if the resolution of financial service providers happens under the IBC, here's a selection
 "Best of BS Opinion: Does IBC work for financial companies?")
Recovery of stressed assets improved marginally in FY19 driven by IBC: RBI
The amount involved under IBC was Rs 1.66 trillion and more than Rs 70,819 crore was recovered, with a recovery rate of 42.5%
 "Recovery of stressed assets improved marginally in FY19 driven by IBC: RBI")
Is sheer size the biggest hurdle in the NCLT route for McLeod Russel?
Viability of the tea industry is another factor that is holding back companies from bidding for India's largest tea company
 "Is sheer size the biggest hurdle in the NCLT route for McLeod Russel?")
Govt to bring in ordinance to amend insolvency law to remove ambiguities
The Code has already been amended thrice and a Bill to amend it was introduced in the Lok Sabha on December 12
 "Govt to bring in ordinance to amend insolvency law to remove ambiguities")
LS Speaker refers IBC Amendment Bill to standing committee on finance
It was passed by the Cabinet and subsequently introduced in the Lok Sabha during the Winter session earlier this month
Proposed changes to IBC may augur well, but apprehensions still remain
In its third year, IBC has managed to plug important gaps, but this is not the end of the road with issues coming to light at every turn
Over 9,600 cases worth Rs 3.75 trn disposed of at IBC pre-admission stage
Further, the ministry said that in the 161 resolved cases, the realisable amount is Rs 1,56,814 crore
Amended IBC sets threshold for initiating corporate insolvency cases
The IBC has taken a big step in providing a clean slate to buyers of stressed companies
The right reaction
Govt steps in again to protect the IBC
 "The right reaction")
Stressed asset buyers get protection after Cabinet clears IBC amendment
Cabinet clears Code amendments to shield new owners from criminal liabilities
 "Stressed asset buyers get protection after Cabinet clears IBC amendment")
Liquidity crunch is mostly behind us, says Tata Sons' N Chandrasekran
Chandrasekran said the goods and services tax (GST) regime and the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC) are historic decisions.
 "Liquidity crunch is mostly behind us, says Tata Sons' N Chandrasekran")
Will ensure regulations are 'grounded on realities': IBBI chairman Sahoo
Sahoo said the IBC has re-defined the debtor-creditor relationship and brought in significant behavioural changes among the stakeholders
 "Will ensure regulations are 'grounded on realities': IBBI chairman Sahoo")
DHFL insolvency proceedings: Irdai rules out troubles for two insurers
He also asked insurance companies to write off their exposure to the bankrupt DHFL as they did in case of IL&FS
 "DHFL insolvency proceedings: Irdai rules out troubles for two insurers")
Govt moves NCLAT against NCLT order making MCA party in all IBC cases
The appellate tribunal is expected to hear the case on Friday
