{"id":18977,"date":"2026-08-24T17:39:52","date_gmt":"2026-08-24T12:09:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thankyoubharat.com\/index.php\/2026\/08\/24\/ibc-crossroads-a-decade-of-evolution-the-road-ahead\/"},"modified":"2026-08-24T17:39:52","modified_gmt":"2026-08-24T12:09:52","slug":"ibc-crossroads-a-decade-of-evolution-the-road-ahead","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thankyoubharat.com\/index.php\/2026\/08\/24\/ibc-crossroads-a-decade-of-evolution-the-road-ahead\/","title":{"rendered":"IBC @ Crossroads: A Decade of Evolution, The Road Ahead"},"content":{"rendered":"<div>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><strong>Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], August 24:<\/strong><\/strong>  A conclave on the\u00a0<strong>Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016<\/strong>, themed\u00a0<strong>\u201cIBC @ Crossroads: A Decade of Evolution, The Road Ahead\u201d<\/strong>, was successfully organised on\u00a0<strong>8 August 2026 at The Park, Kolkata<\/strong>, under the Views Exchange series\u00a0<strong>GYAN GANGA<\/strong>. The Conclave brought together leading stakeholders from across the insolvency ecosystem to reflect on the decade-long journey of the Code and deliberate upon emerging challenges, evolving practices and the road ahead.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The programme was organised by\u00a0<strong>Views Exchange and the Insolvency Professional Agency of the Institute of Cost Accountants of India (IPA-ICMAI)<\/strong>, with the support of the\u00a0<strong>Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India (IBBI)<\/strong>. The event was held under the leadership and guidance of\u00a0<strong>CA (IP) Nitin Daga, Chairperson, IBC Committee, Views Exchange; CA IP Binay Kumar Singhania, President, Views Exchange; Mr. Vinay Kumar Sanduja, Managing Director, IPA-ICMAI; and CA IP Kamal Nayan Jain, Director, IPA-ICMAI<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Conclave witnessed participation of more than 150 delegates from across the country, comprising insolvency professionals, members of the judiciary, regulators, bankers, legal practitioners, industry representatives and other stakeholders.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The event was honoured by the presence of\u00a0<strong>Shri Ravi Mital, Chairperson, IBBI<\/strong>, as the\u00a0<strong>Chief Guest<\/strong>, and\u00a0<strong>Shri Niraj Kumar Panda, Deputy Managing Director, Stressed Assets Resolution Group (SARG), State Bank of India<\/strong>, as the\u00a0<strong>Guest of Honour<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Conclave also featured an insightful session by\u00a0<strong>Smt. Bidisha Banerjee, Hon\u2019ble Member (Judicial) and HOD, NCLT Kolkata<\/strong>, titled\u00a0<strong>\u201cInsights from the Bench: A Fireside Chat.\u201d<\/strong>\u00a0The session offered an invaluable judicial perspective on the practical dimensions of the Code and provided meaningful insights into the adjudicatory process.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A key highlight of the Conclave was the opportunity for\u00a0<strong>Insolvency Professionals and other stakeholders to interact directly with Shri Ravi Mital, Chairperson, IBBI<\/strong>, and exchange views on the evolving insolvency landscape. The interaction provided valuable regulatory perspectives and enabled meaningful discussion on practical issues and the future direction of the insolvency ecosystem.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Shri Niraj Kumar Panda, DMD, SARG, State Bank of India<\/strong>, brought an important banking and institutional perspective to the deliberations. As India\u2019s leading bank, State Bank of India has a significant role in the credit, stressed assets and resolution landscape, making his participation particularly relevant to the discussions.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The programme featured a series of expert-led sessions covering several contemporary and emerging areas of insolvency law and practice, including Amendments to the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code,\u00a02016; Interactive FAQ Session; Asset Tracing and Recovery \u2013 Use of AI in Insolvency; Insights from the Bench; Intricacies of Resolution Plans and their Tax Implications; Liquidation Process under the Current Scenario and Recent Judgments; and a Stakeholders\u2019 Panel Discussion.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Conclave brought together an eminent panel of speakers and facilitators, including\u00a0<strong>Mr. Jithesh John, Executive Director, IBBI;\u00a0<\/strong><strong>Mr. Vinay Kumar Sanduja, Managing Director, IPA-ICMAI;<\/strong><strong>Mr. Raghav Maheshwari, Assistant General Manager, IBBI;<\/strong><strong>Mr. Maheshwar Narain Prasad, General Manager, SAMRO, SBI;<\/strong><strong>\u00a0CA IP\u00a0<\/strong><strong>Ravindra<\/strong><strong>Beleyur<\/strong><strong>, Insolvency Practitioner;\u00a0<\/strong><strong>CS Vinod Kothari<\/strong><strong>, Founder, Vinod Kothari Consultants;\u00a0<\/strong><strong>CA IP Bijay Murmuria, Director, Sumedha Fiscal Services Limited; CA IP\u00a0<\/strong><strong>Pratim<\/strong><strong>Bayal<\/strong><strong>, Insolvency Practitioner; CA Aditya Hans, Partner, Dhruva Advisors;<\/strong><strong>CS (Dr.) IP Mamta Binani, Former President, ICSI;<\/strong><strong>\u00a0Adv. Vipul Jai, Partner, PSL Law Chambers<\/strong>, among others.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/pnndigital.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/PNN-67-1.jpg\" alt=\"IBC \" class=\"wp-image-84827\"><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The deliberations throughout the Conclave highlighted the importance of continuous regulatory and institutional strengthening, technological innovation, stakeholder coordination, efficient resolution mechanisms, and value maximisation in the next phase of the IBC journey.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The organisers placed on record their sincere gratitude to IBBI, IPA-ICMAI,\u00a0Views Exchange,\u00a0Chief Guest, Guest of Honour, distinguished dignitaries, speakers,\u00a0panelists, sponsors, delegates, volunteers, associates and the entire organising team\u00a0for their trust, support and association with the Conclave.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Conclave was organised and supported by a dedicated team of professionals, including\u00a0<strong>Mr. Binay Kumar Singhania, President, Views Exchange; Mr. Vinay Kumar Sanduja, Managing Director, IPA-ICMAI;\u00a0<\/strong><strong>CA Chandra Bhanu Sinha, Secretary, Views Exchange;\u00a0<\/strong><strong>CA (IP) Nitin Daga, Chairperson, IBC Committee, Views Exchange; Ms. Karishma Rishabh Varshney; Mr. Ayush Goel<\/strong><strong>;<\/strong><strong>\u00a0CA Anshika Khaitan; CA (IP) Rashmi Chhawchharia; Adv. Tannya Baranwal; Mr. Sandip Singh, IP<\/strong><strong>;\u00a0<\/strong><strong>andCA IP Umesh Poddar<\/strong>, whose valuable contribution and tireless efforts played an important role in the successful conduct of the event.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code steps into its 10th year, the Conclave provided a meaningful platform to reflect on the transformative journey of the Code, the progress achieved so far, and the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead. The deliberations also examined the evolving regulatory and legislative framework, including key amendments to the Code and their impact on insolvency proceedings, resolution timelines, stakeholder interests and value maximisation. The discussions\u00a0underscored the need for continued reforms, effective implementation, institutional strengthening, greater stakeholder collaboration and adoption of technology to build a more efficient, responsive, resilient and future-ready insolvency ecosystem in India.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>About Views Exchange<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>\u0965\u00a0<\/strong><strong>Satyam\u00a0<\/strong><strong>Gyanam<\/strong><strong>Anantam<\/strong><strong>\u0965<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Established in\u00a0<strong>1992<\/strong>, Views Exchange is dedicated to meaningful dialogue and the exchange of perspectives on issues of professional, regulatory, legal and economic significance. Over three decades it has grown into a community of more than\u00a0<strong>700 professional members<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The guiding philosophy of Views Exchange is expressed in its motto,<strong>\u2014 Satyam\u00a0<\/strong><strong>Gyanam<\/strong><strong>Anantam<\/strong>: truth is knowledge, and knowledge is infinite. Knowledge must rest on truth \u2014 an opinion, however confidently held, is not knowledge until tested. Second, Knowledge has no boundary and no final owner.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The theme\u00a0<strong>Gyan Ganga<\/strong>, carries that thought into practice \u2014 the flow of knowledge, likened to the Ganga. The river gathers strength from every stream it meets and gives back to every community along its banks, belonging to none and serving all. Knowledge behaves the same way: it grows richer the further it travels and the more freely it is shared, it deepens.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Under the stewardship of its President,\u00a0<strong>CA IP Binay Kumar Singhania<\/strong>, Views Exchange conducts two physical seminars every month, sustaining a continuous calendar of learning. Carrying Gyan Ganga beyond the seminar hall, it has established a\u00a0<strong>Fund for Professional Education<\/strong>\u00a0for students pursuing\u00a0professional\u00a0courses \u2014 knowledge reaching those not yet able to pay for it \u2014 with an initial contribution of \u20b91 million by the President, supported by the Singhania Foundation.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>About IPA-ICMAI<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The\u00a0<strong>Insolvency Professional Agency<\/strong><strong>\u00a0of the Institute of Cost Accountants of India (IPA-ICMAI)<\/strong>\u00a0supports the development of the insolvency profession and promotes professional standards, knowledge and capacity building among Insolvency Professionals.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>For Further Information \/ Media Queries<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Views Exchange<\/strong><strong>; eventsviewsexchange@gmail.com<\/strong><br \/>Kolkata, West Bengal<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>If you object to the content of this press release, please notify us at pr.error.rectification@gmail.com. We will respond and rectify the situation within 24 hours.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], August 24: A conclave on the\u00a0Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016, themed\u00a0\u201cIBC @ Crossroads: A Decade of Evolution, The Road Ahead\u201d, was successfully organised on\u00a08 August 2026 at The Park, Kolkata, under the Views Exchange series\u00a0GYAN GANGA. 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