IBBI amends regulations to further streamline corporate insolvency resolution process

By enabling concurrent invitations, the resolution process will see reduced timelines, prevent value erosion in viable segments, and encourage broader investor participation, IBBI said. | Photo Credit: Image by rawpixel.com on Freepik The Insolvency & Bankruptcy Board of India (IBBI) has notified the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India (Insolvency Resolution Process for Corporate Persons)…

Supreme Court Issues Notice On Riju Ravindran’s Plea Against NCLAT Mandating CoC Nod For CIRP Withdrawal

The Supreme Court recently issued notice on an appeal challenging the National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) judgment holding that the application for withdrawal of the Corporate Insolvency Resolution Process (CIRP) of Think and Learn Pvt Ltd (trade name Byju’s) needed approval from 90 percent of the Committee of Creditors. A bench of Justice Vikram…

Inside the final days of Hudson’s Bay

Open this photo in gallery: Heavily discounted merchandise, part of the Bay’s final liquidation sales, signals the end is near for Canada’s oldest retailer.Nathan Denette/The Canadian Press As a voice crackled over the loudspeaker at the Hudson’s Bay store in Sherway Gardens mall on Friday, the message was not simply about discounts; it was also…

Corporate Applicant Can’t Take Shield Of CIRP To Avoid Legally Recoverable Government Dues: NCLT Delhi

The National Company Law Tribunal Bench of Shri Mahendra Khandelwal (Judicial Member) and Shri Atul Chaturvedi (Technical Member) dismissed a Section 10 application filed under the Insolvency & Bankruptcy Code, 2016 (“the code”) holding that the Corporate Applicant cannot take the shield of CIRP to avoid the legally recoverable government dues. Background Facts: M/s Imperial…

RPs can now invite interim finance providers to CoC meetings

The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India (IBBI) has introduced significant changes to the corporate insolvency framework by notifying the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India (Insolvency Resolution Process for Corporate Persons) (Fourth Amendment) Regulations, 2025. The amendment regulations, which came into effect on May 26, aim to streamline the insolvency resolution process and enhance…

Seek restructuring support at first sign of distress – GIPC CEO urges businesses

By Kingsley Webora TANKEH Chief Executive Officer-Ghana Investment Promotion Centre (GIPC), Simon Madjie, has urged Ghanaian businesses to seek restructuring and insolvency services in times of temporary financial difficulty to avert liquidation. “I want to strongly urge SMEs, state-owned enterprises and even large corporations to seek restructuring support at the first sign of distress and…