Jaiprakash Associates Faces Rs 55,526 Cr Loan Outstanding
The company was admitted into the corporate insolvency resolution process under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC) on June 3, 2024, following an order from the National Company Law Tribunal, Allahabad Bench. Bhuvan Madan has been appointed as the Resolution Professional (RP).
The filing also stated that since the company is under IBC, lenders are in the process of submitting their claims, which are currently being verified.
In recent years, Jaiprakash Associates has been selling off its cement plants in efforts to reduce its debt. However, it is now facing bankruptcy proceedings due to a default on loan repayments.
Apart from cement, Jaiprakash Associates is also involved in construction, hotel, power, and real estate sectors.