JP Power jumps nearly 10% after Rs 511 crore settlement agreement

Jaiprakash Power Ventures shares rose 9.64% to Rs 16.83 after the company agreed to a Rs 511 crore settlement that may lead to withdrawal of IBC proceedings linked to a corporate guarantee. The deal remains subject to conditions and definitive agreements.

— Source publishedMon, 21 Sept, 2026, 09:49 IST·First seen Mon, 21 Sept, 2026, 10:16 IST·Source Business Today · Latest

What happened

Jaiprakash Power Ventures (JP Power) · JP Power agreed to a Rs 511 crore settlement that could withdraw IBC proceedings tied to a corporate guarantee. Its

Key facts

  • Rs 511 crore settlement payment
  • Rs 512 crore alleged default plus interest and charges
  • JP Power shares rose 9.64% to Rs 16.83
  • Shares gained 10% intraday
  • Stock down 5.7% year-to-date

What changed

JP Power agreed to a Rs 511 crore settlement that could withdraw IBC proceedings tied to a corporate guarantee. Its shares surged nearly 10%. Adani Power separately denied a report claiming it planned to raise its JP Power stake to 51% by end-2026.

Why this matters

The proposed Rs 511 crore settlement could remove a significant insolvency overhang, but operating plans should remain cautious until definitive agreements are signed and IBC proceedings are formally withdrawn.

What to watch

  • Stock-exchange filing confirming execution of definitive agreements.
  • Court/NCLT order or creditor filing withdrawing the IBC proceeding.
  • Disclosure of how the Rs 511 crore settlement will be funded and when payments fall due.
  • Any lender approvals, releases of the corporate guarantee, or revised creditor claims.
  • Changes in other litigation, debt-default, pledged-share or contingent-liability disclosures.