Screws tighten on defaulters, personal guarantors too may now face insolvency heat – Economic Times

MUMBAI: The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India (IBBI) is expected to step up its drive against defaulters by allowing lenders to act against high-profile individuals, including promoters of many companies, who have given personal guarantees to corporate loan defaulters. The eight-member body will meet on Friday to discuss changes in regulations that will allow…

Can Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code Ordinance stop dishonest promoters? – Economic Times

Section 29A of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code bars ousted promoters of an insolvent company from regaining control. It has not specifically disarmed any class of participants, but disallowing wilful defaulters from participating in asset-bids would mostly hurt promoters of debt-ridden companies, experts opine. ET spoke to industry watchers to gauge their views. Leave aside…

Independent directors in a fix after SC order on asset transfer in Jaiprakash Associates case – Economic Times

MUMBAI: A recent Supreme Court judgement restraining independent directors of Jaiprakash Associates from transferring any personal assets over a group companys insolvency issue has sent shock waves through the independent directors fraternity, with experts warning that there would be few takers for this role. Several independent directors on boards of companies are now seeking legal…