India’s Bankruptcy Reforms Face Implementation Hurdles as Recovery Rates Lag
India’s landmark bankruptcy reforms face significant implementation challenges nearly a decade after their introduction. Reports indicate 78% of ongoing insolvency cases exceed the 270-day deadline while recovery rates remain modest at 32%. Judicial delays and infrastructure limitations continue to hamper the system’s effectiveness despite recent government proposals for reform.
India’s Bankruptcy Reform Struggles With Implementation Challenges
India’s ambitious insolvency reforms, introduced in 2016 to transform what was once described as a “defaulter’s paradise,” are facing significant operational hurdles according to recent analyses. The system that promised to resolve bankruptcies within 270 days and dramatically improve recovery rates for creditors continues to struggle with delays and modest outcomes nearly a decade after implementation.
