NCLAT clears Adani's Rs 14,535 cr Jaiprakash takeover, dismisses Vedanta challenge

Appellate tribunal upheld Adani Enterprises' winning IBC bid for debt-laden Jaiprakash Associates, finding 'no merit' in Vedanta's appeal. Adani's Rs 6,000 cr upfront payout and tighter timeline beat Vedanta's higher Rs 16,000 cr gross offer. Banks recover ~25.4% on Rs 57,185 cr loans; admitted claims totalled Rs 5.44 lakh cr.

— FiledFri, 15 May, 2026, 07:34 IST·First seen Fri, 15 May, 2026, 06:54 IST·Source Indian Express · Business

What happened

NCLAT dismissed Vedanta's appeal, upholding Adani Enterprises' Rs 14,535 crore winning bid for debt-laden Jaiprakash Associates under IBC. Adani's larger

Key facts

  • Rs 14,535 crore Adani bid
  • Rs 16,000 crore Vedanta bid
  • Rs 12,000 crore floor price
  • Rs 6,000 crore upfront by Adani
  • Rs 57,185 crore bank loans
  • Rs 5.44 lakh crore admitted claims
  • ~25.4% bank recovery
  • FY25 loss Rs 4,933 crore
  • NARCL 86% CoC voting

Why this matters

NCLAT's dismissal of Vedanta's challenge reinforces that resolution-plan defensibility hinges on payout structure and timelines, not just sticker price—price your bids accordingly.