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The Lok Sabha has cleared key amendments to the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC) to address delays and improve recovery outcomes. The changes introduce a creditor-led, out-of-court resolution process with defined timelines, along with stricter accountability and transparency norms. The move aims to reduce the burden on tribunals, strengthen decision-making by lenders, and ensure better value for stakeholders. These reforms build on the past experience of the IBC framework, which has helped resolve stressed assets but has also faced delays due to litigation and procedural challenges.
The Lok Sabha has passed amendments to the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC), aiming to make the resolution process faster, more transparent, and more efficient for all stakeholders. The changes are focused on reducing delays, improving recovery rates, and addressing practical challenges that have emerged since the law was introduced. Advertisement
A key reform is the introduction of a creditor-led resolution mechanism that allows financial creditors to initiate an insolvency process outside the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT). This framework is expected to significantly reduce the time taken for resolution, with a proposed timeline of around 150 days. It is also aimed at lowering the case burden on the NCLT, where many insolvency matters are pending.
During the discussion, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman stated that the objective of the IBC has been to resolve stress in viable businesses while preserving their value, rather than treating it purely as a recovery tool. She indicated that the amendments are designed to reduce delays caused by litigation and improve outcomes for creditors, employees, and other stakeholders.
The Bill includes a set of 12 amendments based on recommendations of a parliamentary committee, along with an additional change proposed by the government. One of the important provisions requires the Committee of Creditors to clearly record the reasons for selecting a successful resolution applicant. This step is expected to bring greater transparency and accountability in the decision-making process.
The amendments also take into account various judicial rulings and practical issues faced over the years. Since its implementation in 2016, the IBC has played an important role in resolving stressed assets and improving recovery levels for banks. However, delays due to legal challenges and procedural gaps have remained a concern, with several cases exceeding the prescribed timelines.
Further provisions in the amended law include steps towards enabling group insolvency and handling cross-border cases more effectively. These changes are expected to align India's insolvency framework with global practices and make the process more structured, especially for large and complex cases involving multiple entities.
Another focus area is tightening timelines across different stages of the resolution process and reducing unnecessary extensions. This is expected to improve predictability for lenders and investors, while also helping in faster decision-making in stressed situations.
Source PTI
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