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Panel urges rapid courts for swift insolvency resolutions

The parliamentary standing committee on finance has urged the government to establish special fast-track courts temporarily while also increasing the capacity of the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) to address extensive case backlogs and facilitate the rescue of insolvent companies. Led by senior BJP leader Bhartruhari Mahtab, the panel has proposed an advance ruling mechanism akin to that used in the goods and services tax framework. This would provide greater certainty and help prevent disputes after litigation under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC). The committee presented a report titled “Review of Working of Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code and Emerging…

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IL&FS HQ in BKC may see 25% valuation increase

MUMBAI: IL&FS is set to pursue new valuations for its headquarters located in the Bandra Kurla Complex (BKC). A 25% increase in its current valuation is anticipated following approval from the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) to consider the recent surge in Mumbai’s real estate market, according to a source familiar with the situation. The tribunal has mandated Brookfield Asset Management, the global institutional investor, to renew the performance guarantee originally submitted during the bidding process for the property in 2022. “The existing valuation of ₹1,722 crore was established in 2024, and new valuations are projected to be between ₹2,000…

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ONE Group to invest ₹700 crore in reviving Sushant Aquapolis

NEW DELHI: ONE Group has successfully acquired the former Sushant Aquapolis project on NH9, Ghaziabad through the NCLT process, rebranding it as ONE Aquapolis. The group intends to invest approximately ₹700 crore to complete and revitalize the project, aiming for a total revenue potential of ₹1,300 crore. This investment will prioritize infrastructure improvements, landscaping, and enhanced amenities. Spanning 26.18 acres, this integrated group housing development consists of 26 towers with around 3,000 residential units. To date, over 150 units have been handed over, and 125 families are currently residing in the community. Published On Nov 21, 2025 at 01:00 PM…

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Adani Enterprises Set to Outbid Vedanta for Jaiprakash Associates

NEW DELHI: Adani Enterprises Ltd is expected to be the top bidder for the acquisition of Jaiprakash Associates Ltd (JAL) through an insolvency process, as its proposal to make payment over two years has been deemed more favorable than Vedanta’s five-year payment plan, sources indicated. In early September, Vedanta Group had outbid Adani Group with a net present value (NPV) offer of Rs 12,505 crore in an auction led by lenders to find buyers for JAL, which operates in sectors including real estate, cement, power, hotels, and roads. Dalmia Cement (Bharat) Ltd, Jindal Power Ltd, and PNC Infratech Ltd did…

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NCLAT Halts Mahagun Insolvency, Orders NCLT to Rehear Case

NEW DELHI: In a significant development for the real estate firm Mahagun, the National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) has annulled the insolvency proceedings against it and instructed the NCLT to reconsider the petition in light of a new status report relating to the projects. A two-member bench of the appellate tribunal noted that the NCLT had overlooked crucial guidelines from the Supreme Court’s ruling in the Mansi Brar Fernandes case, which stipulates that insolvency proceedings for real estate should be project-specific. Additionally, the NCLAT acknowledged an intervention request from various homebuyers associated with different Mahagun projects, seeking to overturn…

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SC Sets Dec 5 Deadline for Jaypee Infratech Claims

NOIDA: The Supreme Court has given Jaypee Infratech homebuyers a deadline of December 5 to either request refunds or apply for flat allotments. This directive was issued on November 3 by Justices Sanjay Kumar and Alok Aradhe, instructing all outstanding claimants to reach out to Suraksha Realty Limited, the current overseer of the delayed Jaypee projects, with no additional extensions expected. The court also mandated Suraksha Realty to make a public announcement regarding this cut-off date, which it did by Thursday. “Many homebuyers are still presenting claims for refunds or flats. Suraksha Realty Limited is prepared to accept refund claims…

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Noida Authority Installs Notices on Housing Projects for Dues

NOIDA: The Noida Authority has begun placing boards outside housing projects where promoters have not cleared significant land dues and have not applied for the government’s rehabilitation scheme. Images of these boards are being shared on the Authority’s website as part of a strategy aimed at resolving issues with certain builders. The initial board has been set up outside Lotus Panache, a project by Granite Gate Properties currently under insolvency proceedings at the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT). This initiative has faced strong opposition from residents who argue it breaches the moratorium imposed during the corporate insolvency resolution process (CIRP)…

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Embassy REIT Denies Sterling Wilson’s ₹100-Crore Claim

Embassy Office Parks REIT has dismissed claims from Sterling Wilson Renewable Energy and Sterling Wilson Pvt Ltd regarding a supposed Rs 100-crore payment owed by Embassy Energy Pvt Ltd (EEPL), a subsidiary of the REIT. In a regulatory filing on Tuesday, the REIT described the allegations as “frivolous, false and vexatious,” noting that several judicial forums have already ruled against them. Embassy REIT stated that the dispute originates from 2018, prior to its public offering and before EEPL became part of the trust. Sterling Wilson alleges that EEPL has not fulfilled its payment obligations. However, both the National Company Law…

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Valor Estate Might Seek NCLT Review of Lavasa Offer

MUMBAI: Valor Estate is poised to submit a petition to the Mumbai National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT), seeking permission to revise its resolution plan for Lavasa Corp. This move comes after the tribunal recently allowed the Welspun-Ashdan Developers consortium to amend its payment schedule. Valor’s petition follows a week of rapid developments wherein the Welspun-Ashdan consortium emerged as the frontrunner for the takeover due to its modified payment timeline. The committee of creditors voted on three resolution plans, including one from the Yogayatan Group, on Wednesday. During a hearing regarding another application submitted by Anuj Goyal, Valor’s legal team raised…

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Welspun Takes NCLT Action Against Lavasa’s Bidder Valor

Representative image. MUMBAI: The Welspun Group has submitted a petition to the Mumbai bench of the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT), pointing to past defaults in an effort to disqualify top bidder Valor Estates from the debt resolution process for Lavasa Corp, known for its ambition to establish India’s first planned hill city. This interlocutory application, filed through a Welspun subsidiary, emphasizes connections between Valor’s promoters and another delinquent, debt-ridden jeweler, which could lead to automatic disqualification under the law. The submitted plea alleges that Valor’s ineligibility stems from Section 29A of the bankruptcy code, which precludes individuals with a…