Subhash Chandra insolvency: Why are creditors set to recover only ₹6.5 crore against ₹22,006 crore claims?
The case concerns proceedings by Indiabulls Housing Finance over a ₹170-crore loan given to Vivek Infracon Private Limited, for which Mr. Chandra had provided a personal guarantee
- ✓The case concerns proceedings by Indiabulls Housing Finance over a ₹170-crore loan given to Vivek Infracon Private Limited, for which Mr.
- ✓Under the plan, ₹6.25 crore will be paid to creditors and ₹25 lakh towards the insolvency resolution process costs.
- ✓However, as of September 1, the repayment plan has been stayed and will be considered by the Special Bench.
The story so far: The National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) on August 25 approved a repayment plan for Essel Group founder Subhash Chandra under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 (IBC). Under the plan, ₹6.25 crore will be paid to creditors and ₹25 lakh towards the insolvency resolution process costs. This is against admitted claims of ₹22,006.57 crore, implying a recovery of about 0.03%, or a haircut of nearly 99.97%, which means a drop in the value of collateral assets, which reduces the lender’s protection against losses. Some creditors, including HDFC Bank, have opposed the plan and are considering an appeal.
However, as of September 1, the repayment plan has been stayed and will be considered by the Special Bench.
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| Issuing Authority | The Hindu National |
|---|---|
| Topic Category | INDIA |
| Jurisdiction | All India / National |
| Publication Date | 30 August 2026 |