The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India, the regulator under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code 2016, in communications widely reported on 29 May 2026 highlighted that the Code has completed ten years of operation since its enactment on 28 May 2016, marking a structural transformation of Indian credit markets. As of March 2026, a total of 8987 cases were admitted into the Corporate Insolvency Resolution Process, of which 7102 cases reached closure. Of these closed cases, about 58 per cent translating to 4099 companies were rescued through approved resolution plans, while 3003 cases ended in liquidation. The 1419 cases that yielded resolution plans facilitated realisations of more than Rupees Four Lakh Crore for financial and operational creditors, representing about 95 per cent of fair value and 167 per cent of liquidation value of the corporate debtors. The behavioural impact has been even larger, with more than 30000 cases filed before the National Company Law Tribunal withdrawn at the pre admission stage involving an estimated Rupees 14 Lakh Crore, signalling improved debtor discipline. Scheduled Commercial Banks have recovered around Rupees 0.54 Lakh Crore through IBC out of total recoveries of Rupees 1.04 Lakh Crore through various channels, with recovery rate under IBC rising to 36.6 per cent in 2024-25 from 28.3 per cent earlier. Post resolution firms reported about 89 per cent rise in average sales, 131 per cent improvement in asset turnover ratio and 106 per cent increase in capital expenditure over five years, indicating revival of productive enterprise and improved credit market efficiency.
Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India Reports on 29 May 2026 That the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code 2016 Has Completed Ten Years of Operation Facilitating Realisations of Over Rupees Four Lakh Crore for Creditors Through 1419 Resolution Plans Admission of 8987 Cases Closure of 7102 Cases Rescue of 4099 Companies and Pre Admission Withdrawal of More Than 30000 Cases Involving Approximately Rupees 14 Lakh Crore
IBC 2016 completed ten years by May 2026 with 8987 cases admitted, 4099 firms rescued and Rs 4 lakh crore realised for creditors, with more than Rs 14 lakh crore worth of cases withdrawn pre admission.
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- IBC 2016 enacted on 28 May 2016 has completed ten years of operation by May 2026
- 8987 cases admitted into Corporate Insolvency Resolution Process; 7102 closed with 4099 companies rescued and 3003 liquidated
- 1419 resolution plans facilitated realisations of over Rs 4 lakh crore at 95 per cent of fair value and 167 per cent of liquidation value
- More than 30000 cases involving Rs 14 lakh crore withdrawn at pre admission stage
- Scheduled Commercial Banks recovery rate under IBC rose to 36.6 per cent in 2024-25 from 28.3 per cent earlier
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Consider the following statements regarding the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code 2016:\n1. The Code was enacted on 28 May 2016 and is regulated by the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India.\n2. As of March 2026, more than 30000 cases were withdrawn at the pre admission stage before the National Company Law Tribunal involving an estimated Rupees 14 lakh crore.\n3. The Code applies only to Public Sector Banks and excludes operational creditors of corporate debtors.\nWhich of the statements given above are correct?
Statements 1 and 2 are correct. Statement 3 is incorrect as the Code applies to corporate persons, partnership firms and individuals and recognises both financial creditors and operational creditors who can trigger the insolvency process.
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Frequently asked questions
When was the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code enacted?
The IBC was enacted on 28 May 2016 and notified in stages to consolidate the laws relating to reorganisation and insolvency resolution of corporate persons, partnership firms and individuals.
What is the resolution success rate under IBC as of March 2026?
Of 7102 closed cases, 4099 about 58 per cent were rescued through approved resolution plans while 3003 went into liquidation.
Who is the regulator under the IBC framework?
The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India (IBBI) is the statutory regulator and the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) is the adjudicating authority for corporate insolvency.
What does the figure 167 per cent of liquidation value signify?
It means that creditors realised on average 1.67 times what they would have got under liquidation of the corporate debtor, indicating value preservation through resolution.
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