NCLT Admits SBI's Plea Against Reliance Infra Subsidiary KM Toll Road
NCLT admits State Bank of India's petition to initiate CIRP against Reliance Infrastructure's subsidiary, KM Toll Road, for a claim of ₹233.44 crore. RInfra has already provided for its ₹548 crore exposure. The tribunal found established debt and default, dismissing objections on limitation and inter-creditor agreements.
The initiation of CIRP against a subsidiary directly impacts the parent company's financial health, reputation, and potential future cash flows from that subsidiary. It also signals broader financial challenges within the group.
The admission of a CIRP petition against a subsidiary by a financial creditor is a negative development, indicating financial distress and potential loss of control for the parent company.
The National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT), Mumbai bench, has admitted a petition filed by the State Bank of India (SBI) under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016. The petition initiates Corporate Insolvency Resolution Process (CIRP) against KM Toll Road Private Limited, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Reliance Infrastructure Limited (RInfra). The claim amount is ₹233.44 crore, including interest. RInfra has already provided for its exposure of approximately ₹548 crore in KM Toll Road in its books.
The NCLT's order, received on August 5, 2026, was based on a petition filed by SBI for a default in repayment of loans. KM Toll Road was incorporated by RInfra as a special purpose vehicle (SPV) for a highway project with an estimated cost of ₹789 crore. The company faced project implementation delays and disputes with the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI), leading to termination notices from both sides.
KM Toll Road had claimed approximately ₹2096 crore from NHAI in arbitration proceedings, while NHAI made a termination payment of ₹181.21 crore, which was utilized for debt repayment. The Corporate Debtor argued that the petition was filed beyond the limitation period and against a solvent company awaiting arbitration awards. It also raised concerns about the petition being filed individually by SBI, contrary to the Inter-Creditor Agreement (ICA) among the consortium of lenders.
The NCLT, however, found that the debt and default were established, citing acknowledgments of debt in balance sheets, revival letters, and a part payment made by KM Toll Road. The tribunal also noted that statutory rights under the IBC cannot be curtailed by inter-creditor agreements, referencing past rulings. The petition was filed on February 16, 2024, which the tribunal deemed to be within the prescribed limitation period.
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