Operational creditors trail financial lenders in spurring insolvency cases

The cumulative number of insolvency cases initiated by operational creditors such as raw material suppliers and vendors against defaulters trailed that by financial creditors for the first time since fiscal 2017, show latest data. According to officials, this suggests a growing preference among operational creditors in recent years for out-of-court settlements. Between late 2016, when…

NCLT admits Canara Bank’s insolvency plea against Supreme Infra’s Highway SPV

Mumbai: The National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) has admitted Canara Bank‘s insolvency plea against Supreme Best Value Kolhapur (Shiroli) Sangli Tollways Pvt Ltd, a special purpose vehicle promoted by BSE-listed Supreme Infrastructure India Ltd, over a default of ₹347 crore. The tribunal also appointed Rajesh Jhunjhunwala as the interim resolution professional (IRP) to oversee the…