India’s insolvency laws have moved from a complex, debtor-friendly system to a simpler, creditor-focused approach with the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC). The 2026 Amendment Act builds on the 2016 IBC to fix problems like delays and misuse, aiming for quicker and more effective resolutions.
The Old Insolvency Regime
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On 30th March 2026, the Lok Sabha passed the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (Amendment) Bill, 2025 which was subsequently enforced on 6th April 2026. The Amendment Act of 2026 seeks to introduce reform measures to address practical challenges within the system and develop Indian insolvency law in line with global best practices. The amendment includes a host of measures aimed at reducing delays, strengthening creditor empowerment and creating a more investor-friendly framework.
The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 (“IBC”) is intended to be sector agnostic and to provide a uniform framework for corporate insolvency resolution and liquidation for diverse businesses regardless of their industry sector. Nevertheless, there are challenges under the IBC framework for companies operating in certain industries, owing in large part to the nature of their value generating assets and the sector specific regulations governing their industry.
April 07, 2026 The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (Amendment) Act, 2026 The Amendment Bill has now been approved by the Parliament post the report of the Select Committee as the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (Amendment) Act, 2026 (Act). Once in effect, the Act makes significant amendments to the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 (IBC) introducing several new concepts and tweaking existing concepts in light of difficulties faced to make the IBC more efficient. This note sets out a summary of the key changes. A. Corporate Insolvency 1.
The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (Amendment) Act, 2026 (Act) received presidential assent on 6 April 2026, and was published in the Official Gazette as Act No. 6 of 2026. It introduces major reforms, the salient features of which are summarised below:
April 07, 2026 The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (Amendment) Act, 2026 The Amendment Bill has now been approved by the Parliament post the report of the Select Committee as the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (Amendment) Act, 2026 (Act). Once in effect, the Act makes significant amendments to the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 (IBC) introducing several new concepts and tweaking existing concepts in light of difficulties faced to make the IBC more efficient. This note sets out a summary of the key changes. A. Corporate Insolvency 1.
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