The COVID-19 pandemic has increased insolvency risks, especially among small and medium enterprises (SMEs), which are vastly overrepresented in hard-hit sectors. Without government intervention, even firms that are viable a priori could end up being liquidated—particularly in sectors characterized by labor-intensive technologies, threatening both macroeconomic and social stability. This staff discussion note assesses the impact of the pandemic on SME insolvency risks and policy options to address them. It quantifies the impact of weaker aggregate demand, changes in sectoral consumption patterns, and lockdowns on firm balance sheets and estimates the impact of a range of policy options, for a large sample of SMEs in (mostly) advanced economies.

Highlights Practical insights into the provisions applicable to MSMEs in India Covers upto-date: -MSME Act, 2006, Coir Industry Act, 1953, Khadi and Village Industries Commission Act, 1956, -MSME Schemes: PMEGP, CGTSME, ISEC, MPDA, SFURTI, CITUS, MCV, EMP, TIRFSS, PMSBY, ASPIRE. etc -RBI Guidelines for Priority Sector and MSME, Lending to MSME, TReDS -Restructuring of Advances and Pre-packaged Insolvency Rules/Regulations About the Book The book seeks to provide readers with a practical insights into provisions applicable to MSMEs in India. This treatise of MSMEs is divided into nine parts consisting of 28 chapters attempting to provide professionals with essential knowledge and tools to understand and undertake the necessary compliances. The book provides the latest position without compromising on changes in the law that have taken place over time. This book aims to equip professionals, be it CS, CA, CMA or corporate lawyers, who are desirous of undertaking compliances or practicing on MSME laws with the requisite knowledge and expertise. Key Features Industrial Policy Statements since 1948, Evolution, Importance and Setting-up of MSMEs Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises, Its Divisions and Organisations attached Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Act, 2006 & Rules and Notifications, Coir Industry Act, 1953 and The Khadi and Village Industries Commission Act, 1956. Schemes Covered under the MSME, viz: : PMEGP, CGTSME, ISEC, MPDA, SFURTI, CITUS, MCY, EMP, TIRFSS, PMSBY, ASPIRE. etc. RBI Guidelines on Priority Sector Lending & MSME, Lending to MSME, Restructuring of Advances Factoring -TReDS Financing to MSMEs, Assessment of Working Capital Limits by Banks Institutional Framework for MSME Financing SEBI Measures for MSME – Initial Public Offer and Listing of Securities at SME Exchange Global Perspectives of MSME – OECD and World Bank

This book reconsiders the treatment of distressed Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs). Recognising that insolvency systems traditionally suit larger enterprises, and that they do not always apply neatly to smaller entities, the book proposes a 'modular' approach designed to facilitate the treatment of smaller enterprises in distress.

This volume systematically examines the current process for distressed Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs), and proposes a different, more appropriate, 'modular' approach to the treatment of such entities when faced with insolvency proceedings.

This book explains how and why insolvency law in emerging economies needs to be reinvented. It starts by examining the importance of insolvency law for the promotion of economic growth as well as the similarities and divergences in the design of insolvency law around the world. The central thesis of the book is that insolvency law in emerging economies fails to serve as a catalyst for growth. It is argued that this failure is mainly due to the design of an insolvency legislation that is not tailored to the market and institutional environment generally existing in emerging economies. The book also provides a critical analysis of the design of insolvency law in many advanced economies where the insolvency system has proven to be unattractive for debtors, creditors or both. Therefore, in addition to suggesting a new insolvency framework for emerging economies, this book ultimately invites readers to rethink insolvency law.

About the Book In its second edition released during COVID times, it specifically includes all that is significant for a practitioner to know about Insolvency Law during this time including exclusion of period of limitation w.e.f. 15.03.2020 till 14.03.2021 in computation, while filing suits, appeals etc. under law. Key Highlights - Comprehensive Commentary on IBC - Updated IBC Rules, Regulations, NCLT and NCLAT Rules 2016 - Includes Understanding on Core Issues like limitation under IBC, Guarantors, Pre-Pack Insolvency etc - Includes Landmark judgments of SC, HCs, NCLAT and NCLT - Incorporates draft provisions of Cross-Border Insolvency (“Draft Part Z”); and - Incorporates Report of Insolvency Sub-Committee of the Insolvency Law Committee on Pre-packaged Insolvency Resolution Process.

The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 (Act 31 of 2016) [as amended up to Act 26 of 2021 and updated as of 31st July 2023] with Statement of objects and reasons & Notes on Clauses BARE ACT Alongwith Rules, Regulations, Ordinances, Orders, Schemes & Guidelines Including Short Comments By VISHAL VERMA ADVOCATE Published by: SATISH LAW AGENCY