Promoters of steel companies undergoing resolution under the bankruptcy code were keen to bid for assets but will not be able to do so now
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IBC code: India’s new insolvency ordinance: Blunt, unforgiving and political – The Economic Times–27.11.2017
promoters of failed companies are as untrustworthy as those who bankrolled them. This is the message from the Ordinance that was moved on Thursday to
Don’t create entry barriers for promoters–Economic Times–27.11.2017
The insolvency Ordinance will not be an optimal solution if its implementation doesn’t recognise three crucial factors. First, all efforts must be made to allow
Changes to Insolvency Code: Banks likely to face legal tangle | Business Standard News–27.11.2017
With legal issues thrown up by the recent changes to the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC), any benefits to banks from resolution of the stressed
Bankruptcy ordinance: Motivated criticisms? | Business Standard Column–27.11.2017
I have never been a fan of the new bankruptcy law, stylishly called the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC). The reason is that it does
Brief case: SC recommends changes in IBC rules | Business Standard Column–27.11.2017
The Supreme Court (SC) has recommended amendment of rules pertaining to the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC) so as to make it easier for the
Bankruptcies and revivals | Business Line–27.11.2017
With nearly 400 cases admitted by the National Company Law Tribunal under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code 2016 , the six-month window to arrive at
Messy fix: the amended insolvency code – The Hindu–27.11.2017
Less than 12 months after the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code came into force with the goal of easing the resolution of corporate insolvency, the Central
National Company Law Tribunal: Insolvency ordinance may see 100-150 cases reopen – The Economic Times–26.11.2017
The Insolvency & Bankruptcy Board of India (IBBI) too has written to the insolvency professionals seeking a host of details on bidders The Ordinance to
Revised IBC: Lenders brace for higher haircuts | Business Standard News–25.11.2017
Amendments to the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC) are likely to make lenders take large haircuts as suitors drive a hard bargain to buy cheaper
Keeping promoters out could hit bankruptcy process, say lawyers – Times of India–25.11.2017
Debarring promoters from bidding for their own companies placed on the block in insolvency proceedings would dilute the competitive process, suppressing valuations, said lawyers and
insolvency ordinance: New insolvency ordinance: Will it hurt small companies? – The Economic Times–24.11.2017
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
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
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
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