Jaiprakash Associates Limited has informed the stock exchanges that the fifteenth meeting of its Committee of Creditors (CoC) is scheduled to be held on Wednesday, June 25, 2025. This meeting is a critical part of the ongoing Corporate Insolvency Resolution Process (CIRP) that the company is currently undergoing under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC), 2016.
CoC Meeting Details
Particulars
Details
Company
Jaiprakash Associates Limited
Event
15th Meeting of Committee of Creditors
Date of Meeting
June 25, 2025
Date of Announcement
June 23, 2025
BSE Scrip Code
532532
NSE Scrip Name
JPASSOCIAT
Meeting Details and Insolvency Context
In a regulatory filing dated June 23, 2025, Jaiprakash Associates Limited formally announced the convening of its creditors' committee. The communication, signed by Som Nath Grover, Vice President & Company Secretary, fulfills the company's disclosure obligations under SEBI regulations. The meeting is being held pursuant to an order by the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) that admitted the company into the Corporate Insolvency Resolution Process (CIRP). This process was initiated under Section 7 of the IBC, typically filed by a financial creditor. The upcoming session will be the fifteenth meeting of the CoC, highlighting the extended and intricate nature of the resolution proceedings for the infrastructure major.
Role of the Committee of Creditors (CoC)
The Committee of Creditors, comprising the financial creditors of Jaiprakash Associates, holds the key to the company's future. The CoC's primary responsibility within the CIRP framework is to assess the company's financial situation and decide on a viable resolution plan. This involves evaluating proposals from potential bidders that aim to revive the company's operations and settle its outstanding debts. The decisions made during these meetings are crucial for all stakeholders, including employees, operational creditors, and equity shareholders. The approval of a resolution plan by a supermajority of the CoC is a mandatory step for the plan to be presented to the NCLT for final approval.
Market Impact and Investor Outlook
For investors, the frequent CoC meetings are a reminder of the company's ongoing financial distress and the uncertainty surrounding its future. The outcome of the June 25 meeting will be closely monitored for any significant developments, such as progress on a resolution plan or key decisions regarding the company's assets. Any positive movement towards a concrete resolution plan could potentially boost investor sentiment, while a lack of progress could prolong the uncertainty. The trading activity in the company's stock, listed on the BSE as 532532 and on the NSE as JPASSOCIAT, often reflects the market's perception of the CIRP's progress. The disclosure was made in compliance with Regulation 30 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations & Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, ensuring transparency for the investing public.
