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The NCLT has approved a merger between limited liability partnerships, emphasizing improved financial flexibility and operational efficiency. This marks a significant regulatory acceptance of LLP amalgamations.
IBBI has introduced standardized formats for various bankruptcy processes involving personal guarantors and corporate debtors, promoting transparency and procedural efficiency. This move is crucial for both trustees and creditors.
The Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) has amended the valuation rules, establishing a minimum paid-up capital requirement of ₹25 lakh for Registered Valuer Organizations to enhance financial accountability and governance standards.
The Supreme Court ruled that once the Committee of Creditors approves a resolution plan, the Successful Resolution Applicant must adhere to its terms without renegotiation. This decision reinforces the commercial wisdom of the Committee.
The IBBI has introduced new rules requiring personal guarantors to disclose all assets during insolvency proceedings. This aims to prevent concealment and enhance coordination between guarantors and corporate debtors.
The National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) has ordered a fresh e-auction after a technical issue excluded a legitimate bidder from a liquidation auction, affirming the need for value maximization under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC).
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has mandated that all investors must provide nominations for their investments starting September 2026. This move aims to reduce disputes, accelerate asset transmission, and protect investor interests.
The Supreme Court ruled that appeals filed under the IBC without obtaining certified copies of the impugned order are invalid.
The NCLAT has ruled that a ₹74.49 lakh transaction was fraudulent under insolvency law but rejected a Section 66 application due to procedural bars against non-management parties. This highlights the tribunal's rigorous stance on fraudulent transactions during insolvency.
The Orissa High Court quashed an FIR alleging misuse of GST credits in a GAIL pipeline project, determining the matter was civil, not criminal. The court emphasized that proceeding with a criminal investigation would be an abuse of process due to ongoing NCLT liquidation.
The Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT) has ruled that no assessment or reassessment proceedings can be initiated against a company during the moratorium period under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016.
The RBI has released draft Amendment Directions aimed at enhancing banks' flexibility in deposit pricing. Stakeholders are invited to submit their comments.
The Central Government re-appointed Shri Swaminathan Janakiraman as Deputy Governor of the RBI for two years from June 26, 2026. This appointment is critical for governance within the Reserve Bank as it continues to navigate complex economic challenges.