The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC) 2016 is the bankruptcy law of India, amended as Insolvency and bankruptcy code (amendment) Bill 2017. The new law seeks to consolidate the existing framework by creating a single law for insolvency and bankruptcy. The mounting NPAs in the banking sector and other financial institutions have crippled lending activities…
National E-Governance Services Limited (“NeSL”) is a Union government company and is governed by the provisions of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 (“IBC”) and Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India (Information Utilities) Regulations, 2017. It is appointed by the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India (“IBBI”) as an Information Utility (“IU”). As a regulated…
The ordinance passed by Government of India on Wednesday (June 06, 2018) to Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC) treats home buyers in ailing real estate companies on par with banks in the resolution process. The new IBC ordinance tags the buyers of home buyers with financial creditors which empowers even a single home buyer to…
Credit Default, Stressed Assets, and Non-Performing Assets (NPAs) are interrelated concepts within the domain of credit risk management. While often used interchangeably, each term has a distinct meaning and relevance in assessing the financial health of lending institutions and borrowers. Credit DefaultCredit default refers to the failure of a borrower to fulfill the repayment obligations…
Introduction Loan restructuring, rehabilitation, and recovery are critical components of credit risk management within the banking and financial services sector. These processes aim to support borrowers experiencing financial distress, preserve the economic value of assets, and ensure the stability of the financial system. This article provides an in-depth overview of the mechanisms and regulatory frameworks…
Introduction Credit ratings play a pivotal role in the effective assessment and management of credit risk within the financial system. These ratings may originate from external independent agencies or be internally developed by financial institutions. While both internal and external ratings serve the purpose of evaluating creditworthiness, they differ significantly in terms of their source,…
President Mr.Ram Nath Kovind on Wednesday (June 6, 2018) gave assent to promulgate the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (Amendment) Ordinance, 2018. The Government in its statement said that the changes envisioned in the amendment are expected to further strengthen the Insolvency Resolution Framework in the country and produce better outcomes in terms of resolution as…
Rating symbols may vary depending on the type of debt instrument and the tenure i.e. long-term or short-term. Each rating symbol is an alpha-numeric representation of the degree of repayment risk associated with debt instruments. The following image gives you an idea about the symbols given by the CRAs. Credit rating agencies employ unique terminologies…
IntroductionThe Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has issued comprehensive guidelines on credit risk management with a specific emphasis on the development and utilization of Credit Information Systems. These guidelines are intended to strengthen the credit appraisal and monitoring mechanisms of financial institutions, reduce the incidence of Non-Performing Assets (NPAs), and promote a prudent and resilient…
The National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) is the adjudicating authority (quasi-judicial authority) for the insolvency resolution process of companies and limited liability partnerships under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016. Previously, there were four different legal forums viz. High Courts, Company Law Boards, Board for Industrial and Financial Reconstruction (BIFR), and Debt Recovery Tribunal (DRT)…
