Introduction The Pre-Packaged Insolvency Resolution Process (PPIRP) is a targeted mechanism introduced under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC) of India to address financial distress in Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs). Designed to be faster, more economical, and less disruptive than the conventional Corporate Insolvency Resolution Process (CIRP), the PPIRP enables financially stressed MSMEs…
Introduction The enactment of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC), 2016, marked a transformative shift in India’s approach to corporate insolvency and liquidation. The Code replaced the erstwhile debtor-in-possession model with a creditor-in-control framework, introducing a structured, time-bound mechanism for the resolution of financial distress. Its core objectives include facilitating faster resolution, maximizing the value…
Introduction The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC) provides a comprehensive legal framework for resolving financial distress faced by individuals and businesses in India. It outlines the processes, principles, and institutions involved in managing insolvency and bankruptcy cases in a time-bound and equitable manner. The Code incorporates several key legal elements including automatic stay, debtor obligations,…
IntroductionInsolvency and bankruptcy are closely related financial concepts, yet they represent distinct aspects of financial distress. Insolvency refers to a financial condition where an individual or entity is unable to meet debt obligations as they fall due. Bankruptcy, on the other hand, is a legal process that is initiated when such financial incapacity becomes unmanageable…
The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC), 2016 establishes a consolidated legal framework for the resolution of insolvency and bankruptcy in India. Enacted with the objective of ensuring a time-bound and structured resolution process, the Code applies to various categories of debtors, while expressly excluding certain regulated entities. Applicability of the IBC The Code is applicable…
The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC), 2016 provides a comprehensive and time-bound framework for the resolution of stressed assets in India. It marks a paradigm shift from the traditional debtor-in-possession model to a creditor-in-control approach, with the objective of maximizing asset value and fostering stronger credit discipline. The National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) is designated…
The restructuring of assets, particularly through the sale of financial assets, constitutes a strategic initiative aimed at enhancing an entity’s financial stability and operational efficiency. This process typically involves the divestment of specific financial instruments—such as loans or receivables—to improve liquidity, reduce leverage, and reallocate capital toward core business activities or growth initiatives. Asset sales…
