Debt resolution for smaller companies may see higher challenges and number of companies going for liquidation may rise once the proposed changes to the Insolvency
Day: November 24, 2017
Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code: IBC ordinance: Several companies say not ‘wilful defaulters’ – The Economic Times–24.11.2017
Several companies whose assets are facing insolvency proceedings today said they were not wilful defaulters and would like to participate in the bidding process if
bad loans: ‘Dirty dozen’ debtors lure big funds to their bad loans – The Economic Times–24.11.2017
Investing in India’s bad debt, however, entails challenges. There are questions as to whether the companies can meet deadlines under the new bankruptcy code to
Bankruptcy: Bankruptcy code changes comfort for new investors: Stakeholders – The Economic Times–24.11.2017
The President’s assent to the ordinance to amend the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC) that will bar defaulters from bidding for the stressed assets on
Welcome move to tighten IBC norms–Economic Times–24.11.2017
It is welcome that the government has tightened the eligibility norms for bidding for companies being resolved under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC), to
Facebook to help small businesses in the country, train half a million Indians by 2020 – The Economic Times–24.11.2017
Facebook Digital Training and Facebook Startup Training Hubs have been launched for personalised online learning to help small businesses and people in India grow by
Blow to wilful defaulters: Loan cheats thought they are smart but Arun Jaitley has stumped them – The Financial Express–24.11.2017
Essar Steel Ltd has a loan default of Rs 37,284 crore. In August, the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) admitted insolvency proceedings against it. Two months
Economic slowdown bottomed out, recovery rests on government steps, says Dun & Bradstreet report – The Financial Express
The slowdown in the economy has bottomed out and going forward, the pace of recovery will depend on initiatives the government takes to boost growth
The other side of GST story: How removal of ITC is affecting restaurants – The Financial Express–24.11.2017
It was decided that the customers will have to pay a uniform GST rate of 5 per cent on restaurant bills. During the 23rd GST
India’s dirty dozen: Why global debt funds are liking what Modi is doing – The Financial Express
India’s highest-profile default this year and the government’s plan to inject capital into state-controlled lenders have thrust the nation’s bad debt into the spotlight. Some
RBI allows strong ARCs to hold more than 26% in sick units | Business Standard News
Earlier ARCs could convert a portion of the debt into equity of the borrower company to the extent of 26% of the revamped equity capital.
Ordinance to amend bankruptcy code gets President Kovind’s nod | Business Standard News–24.11.2017
Wilful defaulters and entities whose accounts have been classified as NPAs will be barred from bidding for assets under the insolvency law, with the President
Full text: President Kovind gives assent to ordinance to amend IBC | Business Standard News–24.11.2017
The President of India has given his assent today to the Ordinance to amend the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 (the Code). The Ordinance aims
Jolt for errant promoters | Business Standard Editorials–24.11.2017
The presidential assent to the Ordinance effecting crucial changes to the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code is a bold and clever step towards ensuring that the
Govt doesn’t buy restaurants’ input tax credit alibi | Business Standard News–24.11.2017
With most restaurants increasing prices despite a cut in goods and services tax (GST), the government’s calculation reveals that prices would come down despite discontinuation
‘Cyber protection’ should be a career option for the country’s youth: Modi | Business Line–24.11.2014
Digital technology is helping to shape the future of business and economy’ The Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, on Thursday said that ‘cyber protection’ should be
Ordinance may lead to more litigation | Business Line–24.11.2017
The banking sector will be a major loser as the ordinance would reduce the number of bidders and minimise the scope for finding the right
Housing, SME loans to be focus areas for Edelweiss Retail Finance, says top official | Business Line–24.11.2017
Edelweiss Retail Finance will focus on housing and SME loans in small towns, Anil Kothuri, President, said. Currently, the company has a footprint in 80
Agriculture / Food challenge–The Other Indira | The Indian Express–24.11.2017
A food-dependent India would never have stood up with its voice in the world, on account of the politics of food aid and it is
‘IBC ordinance will affect pending suits’ – The Hindu–24.11.2017
The biggest concern regarding the amendments to the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC) is that they will cause disruption in nearly all pending insolvency proceedings,