IBBI conducts Conference on Entrepreneurship Liberty

New Delhi: To mark a befitting conclusion of the celebrations across 75 locations spread throughout the country, the Insolvency & Bankruptcy Board of India (IBBI) organized a one-day-long iconic event at the Habitat Centre, here today, to trace the journey of reforms in the said three stages of a business.

The Insolvency & Bankruptcy Board of India (IBBI)

Hon’ble Justice Ashok Bhushan Chairperson, National Company Law Appellate Tribunal graced the occasion as Chief Guest. Shri Rajesh Verma, Secretary, Ministry of Corporate Affairs; and Shri Ashok Kumar Gupta, Chairperson, Competition Commission of India attended the event as Guests of Honour. The Conference was followed by a half-day Insolvency Professionals Conclave.

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Mr. Ravi Mital, Chairperson, IBBI delivered the welcome address. Hon’ble Justice Ashok Bhushan, Chairperson, National Company Law Appellate Tribunal in his address as Chief Guest deliberated on the journey of economic reforms by noting the evolution from the risk-averse nature of society to reduced stigma for failure. He stated that earlier the individuals looked primarily for employment stability, but the outlook towards entrepreneurship has improved significantly with reforms.

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The Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav

Shri Rajesh Verma, Secretary, of the Ministry of Corporate Affairs lauded the achievements of the Code and initiatives undertaken by IBBI under the Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav. He stated that future reforms including a cross-border insolvency framework are on the anvil and will be introduced soon. 

He discussed the role of IBC in the context of corporate governance and economic reforms, that have promoted entrepreneurship in the Country. Mr. Ashok Kumar Gupta, Chairperson, CCI while addressing participants dwelt upon the interplay between insolvency law and competition law. He highlighted the economic reforms relating to competition law and its positive impact on entrepreneurship.

Further Shri Dharmender Singh, Hon’ble Member (Judicial), NCLT, and Shri Avinash K. Srivastava Hon’ble Member (Technical), NCLT; addressed the participants on the theme ”Insolvency professional from the perspectives of Adjudicating Authority”, in the IP Conclave. Shri Praveen Kumar, DG & CEO, Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs in his address during the IP Conclave, discussed the role of the Graduate Insolvency Programme in the development of the institution of Insolvency Professionals.

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Shri Anant Barua, Whole Time Member, Securities, and Exchange Board of India; Shri Amit Pradhan, ED, IBBI, and Shri Sandip Garg, ED, IBBI; Shri Amarjit Singh Chandhok Senior Advocate; President, INSOL India; Shri Shardul Shroff Executive Chairman, Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co.; Shri Satish Kumar Gupta Insolvency Professional; Shri Debajyoti Ray Chaudhuri MD & CEO, National E-Governance Services Ltd.; Shri Kapil Mantri Head M&A, Jindal Steel and Power Ltd.; and CS Alka Kapoor, COO ICSI IIP also addressed the participants at the event. Shri Santosh Shukla, ED, IBBI, and Shri Rajesh Kumar Gupta, CGM, IBBI delivered the vote of thanks after the inaugural and first technical session.

A publication titled, “Anusandhaan: Exploring New Perspectives on Insolvency” containing 26 research papers that emerged out of an international research conference organized by IBBI and IIM Ahmedabad recently was released during the inaugural session of the Conference. Further, IBBI also felicitated IPs who coordinated the conduct of 75 awareness programs across the country, as part of Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav.

A large number of stakeholders of the IBC ecosystem, from across the country, including insolvency professionals, registered valuers, economists, financial creditors, service providers, researchers, students, professionals, regulators, academia, and government officers joined the Conference both in physical well as online mode.

 

IBBI events as part of the Mahotsav

Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav (AKAM) is an initiative of the Government of India to celebrate and commemorate 75 years of progressive India and the glorious history of its people, culture, and achievements. Since the beginning of AKAM celebrations which were started on 12th March 2021 by the Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, IBBI has organized a large number of activities and events as part of the Mahotsav.